Mediastack Alternative for Developers
Currents gives you 16x more free requests, 16x more sources, and full article text that Mediastack doesn't provide. 120K+ sources, 26M+ articles, and a free tier built for real projects.
Why teams switch from Mediastack to Currents
16x More Free Requests
Currents gives you 1,000 requests per day on the free tier. Mediastack offers 100 per month — and prohibits commercial use. Build and launch without hitting a wall.
120K+ Sources
Mediastack tracks 7,500+ sources. Currents monitors 120,000+ — giving you niche blogs, regional outlets, and industry publications that Mediastack misses.
Full Article Text
Mediastack returns titles, summaries, and URLs. Currents delivers complete article content when available — so your apps have deeper context from day one.
Side-by-side at a glance
| Capability | Mediastack | Currents |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier requests | 100/month | 1,000/day |
| Free tier commercial use | Not allowed | Allowed |
| Sources tracked | 7,500+ | 120K+ |
| Languages covered | 13 | 20+ |
| Full article text | Summary only | Available |
Data based on publicly advertised plans as of 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Is Currents really free for commercial use?
Yes. Currents' free tier includes 1,000 daily requests and is allowed for commercial projects. No credit card is required to sign up.
How does source coverage compare to Mediastack?
Currents tracks 120,000+ sources across 70+ countries, compared to Mediastack's 7,500+ sources. That means more niche blogs, regional outlets, and industry publications.
Can I get full article text with Currents?
Yes. Currents returns full article content when available, not just headlines and summaries. This is available on all plans, including the free tier.
When to choose Currents over Mediastack
Choose Currents when you need more than headlines, when your free tier needs to actually ship, when you want broader global coverage, or when you prefer predictable pricing without surprise overages.
Start building with better news data
Free tier, no credit card, instant API key. Same REST JSON format, more data, better value.