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TheNews API vs REST Countries

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

APITheNews APINEW—REST CountriesHEALTHY—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedMPL-2.0
Free tierFree tier — token requiredUnlimited
Rate limitUnpublishedNone published
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
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TheNews API vs REST Countries: common questions

Which is more reliable, TheNews API or REST Countries?

On our scheduled checks, REST Countries leads on measured uptime — TheNews API at —% versus REST Countries 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 TheNews API and REST Countries need an API key?

REST Countries needs no key, while TheNews API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for REST Countries first.

Can I call TheNews API and REST Countries from the browser?

Yes — both TheNews API and REST Countries 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 TheNews API and REST Countries free for commercial use?

TheNews API has unclear commercial terms, and REST Countries allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.