RSS2JSON vs The Guardian
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
RSS2JSON vs The Guardian: common questions
Which is more reliable, RSS2JSON or The Guardian?
On our scheduled checks, The Guardian leads on measured uptime — RSS2JSON at 96.1% versus The Guardian at 98.0% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, RSS2JSON or The Guardian?
RSS2JSON has the lower median latency in our checks — RSS2JSON responds in 178 ms versus The Guardian at 742 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do RSS2JSON and The Guardian need an API key?
RSS2JSON needs no key, while The Guardian requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for RSS2JSON first.
Can I call RSS2JSON and The Guardian from the browser?
Yes — both RSS2JSON and The Guardian send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are RSS2JSON and The Guardian free for commercial use?
RSS2JSON has unclear commercial terms, and The Guardian 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.