News API Features Compared
See how Currents stacks up on the features that matter most: archive depth, full text access, language coverage, source diversity, and real-time delivery.
What sets Currents apart
Archive Search
Search 26M+ historical articles by keyword, date, language, and source. Access years of back-dated content at every plan level.
Full Article Text
Retrieve complete article content when available, not just headlines. Build richer applications with deeper context and longer text.
20+ Languages
Covering Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and more. Build truly global products without running separate pipelines for each language.
Feature deep dives
Real-Time Delivery
90K+ new articles indexed daily with sub-200ms API response times. Your applications stay current without polling delays or stale caches.
Source Diversity
120K+ sources spanning mainstream media, niche blogs, regional outlets, and industry publications across 70+ countries.
Structured Metadata
Every article includes title, description, full text, 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.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Currents | NewsAPI | GNews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archive search | Included | Paid only | Limited |
| Full text | Available | Limited | Snippets only |
| Languages | 20+ | ~14 | ~10 |
| Sources | 120K+ | ~3,000 | ~3,000 |
| Free tier requests | 1,000/day | 100/day | 100/day |
| Pricing | Free to $300/mo | ~$449/mo+ | $99/mo+ |
Data based on publicly advertised plans as of 2025.
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