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NewsData vs User Data Scraper

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APINewsDataNEW—User Data ScraperNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — 200 credits/dayFree — limits not published
Rate limit200 credits/day on free planUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

NewsData vs User Data Scraper: common questions

Which is more reliable, NewsData or User Data Scraper?

On our scheduled checks, User Data Scraper leads on measured uptime — NewsData at —% versus User Data Scraper at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do NewsData and User Data Scraper need an API key?

User Data Scraper needs no key, while NewsData requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for User Data Scraper first.

Can I call NewsData and User Data Scraper from the browser?

Only NewsData is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. User Data Scraper needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are NewsData and User Data Scraper free for commercial use?

NewsData has unclear commercial terms, and User Data Scraper has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.