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APIs.guru vs Buddha Quotes API

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

APIAPIs.guruHEALTHY97Buddha Quotes APIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%22.5%
Uptime · 30d100%0.0%
P50 · ms266280
P95 · ms14211033
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree and open, no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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APIs.guru vs Buddha Quotes API: common questions

Which is more reliable, APIs.guru or Buddha Quotes API?

On our scheduled checks, APIs.guru leads on measured uptime — APIs.guru at 100% versus Buddha Quotes API at 22.5% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, APIs.guru or Buddha Quotes API?

APIs.guru has the lower median latency in our checks — APIs.guru responds in 266 ms versus Buddha Quotes API at 280 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do APIs.guru and Buddha Quotes API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — APIs.guru is callable with no signup, and Buddha Quotes API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call APIs.guru and Buddha Quotes API from the browser?

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

Are APIs.guru and Buddha Quotes API free for commercial use?

APIs.guru has unclear commercial terms, and Buddha Quotes API 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.