# NewsAPI.org vs GNews

Page: https://free-web-services.com/compare/newsapi-vs-gnews/

| | [NewsAPI.org](https://free-web-services.com/web-services/news/newsapi-org.md) | [GNews](https://free-web-services.com/web-services/news/gnews.md) |
|---|---|---|
| Category | News feeds and APIs | News feeds and APIs |
| API key | Needed, free | Needed, free |
| Pricing | The free Developer plan needs a free API key but is for development and testing only; using it in production needs a paid plan. | The free plan needs a free API key, has a daily request limit and is meant for development and non-commercial use. |
| Commercial use | Not stated | Not on the free plan |
| From the browser | Not stated | Yes (CORS) |
| Formats | JSON | JSON |
| Interface | REST, HTTP-GET | REST, HTTP-GET, MCP |
| Provider | newsapi.org | gnews.io |
| Last checked | Working on November 1st, 2026 | Working on November 1st, 2026 |
| MCP server | No | Yes, official |

## Which one to choose

Both search news from sources worldwide with a free key. NewsAPI.org's free plan is for development and testing only, not production. GNews' free plan has a daily limit and is for development and non-commercial use, and it has an official MCP server. For a non-commercial project that goes live, GNews.