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SnapshotAPI vs World News API

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

APISnapshotAPINEW—World News APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — 50 API points/day
Rate limitUnpublished50 points/day on free plan
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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SnapshotAPI vs World News API: common questions

Which is more reliable, SnapshotAPI or World News API?

On our scheduled checks, World News API leads on measured uptime — SnapshotAPI at —% versus World News API 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 SnapshotAPI and World News API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — SnapshotAPI uses an API key and World News API uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call SnapshotAPI and World News API from the browser?

Yes — both SnapshotAPI and World News API 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 SnapshotAPI and World News API free for commercial use?

SnapshotAPI has unclear commercial terms, and World News API 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.