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Sofiaplan vs World News API

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

APISofiaplanNEW—World News APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — 50 API points/day
Rate limitUnpublished50 points/day on free plan
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Sofiaplan vs World News API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Sofiaplan or World News API?

On our scheduled checks, World News API leads on measured uptime — Sofiaplan 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 Sofiaplan and World News API need an API key?

Sofiaplan needs no key, while World News API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Sofiaplan first.

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

Only World News API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Sofiaplan needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Sofiaplan and World News API free for commercial use?

Sofiaplan 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.