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Apify vs Buddy

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

APIApifyNEW—BuddyNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Apify vs Buddy: common questions

Which is more reliable, Apify or Buddy?

On our scheduled checks, Buddy leads on measured uptime — Apify at —% versus Buddy 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 Apify and Buddy need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Apify uses an API key and Buddy uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Apify and Buddy from the browser?

Only Buddy is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Apify needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Apify and Buddy free for commercial use?

Apify has unclear commercial terms, and Buddy has unclear commercial terms. 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.