News API Features Compared
Compare the details that affect the first integration: latest-news feeds, search filters, metadata, history windows, and the first API request.
What sets Currents apart
Search filters
Search historical articles by keyword, date, language, and source with plan-based lookback and result limits for predictable performance.
Article fields
Retrieve article metadata, descriptions, source URLs, and available content fields with attribution and link-out.
First request
Create a free account, copy an API key, and request JSON from documented latest-news or search endpoints before choosing a paid plan.
Feature deep dives
Fresh news delivery
90K+ new articles are indexed daily, and newly indexed stories are available across account tiers without an artificial plan delay.
Source and domain targeting
Use source/domain filters where endpoint-specific support applies, then validate the publishers that matter to your product during evaluation.
Structured metadata
Every article includes title, description, source URL, available content fields, published date, source info, language, category, and author when available.
REST + JSON
Standard HTTP methods, predictable URL patterns, and clean JSON responses. Integrate with any programming language or framework in minutes.
Compare features
| Feature | Currents | NewsAPI | GNews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search and history | Plan-scoped history windows | Developer plan has limited history; paid plans list more | Historical access listed on paid plans |
| Available article content fields | Plan-based | Limited | Plan-dependent; paid plans list full content |
| Endpoint separation | Latest-news and search documented separately | Top headlines and everything endpoints | Search and top headlines endpoints |
| Source/domain filters | Documented where supported | Source directory available | Public FAQ says source filtering is not supported yet |
| Free tier requests | 1,000/day | 100/day | 100/day |
| Pricing | Free to $300/mo | ~$449/mo+ | EUR paid plans; verify current tier and monthly/annual pricing |
Data based on publicly advertised plans when last reviewed. Verify current provider limits before you choose.
Start with a real request
Use the free tier to test a real JSON response before choosing a paid plan.