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Buddy vs Callook.info

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

APIBuddyNEW—Callook.infoNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (data from public FCC ULS records)
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Buddy vs Callook.info: common questions

Which is more reliable, Buddy or Callook.info?

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

Callook.info needs no key, while Buddy requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Callook.info first.

Can I call Buddy and Callook.info from the browser?

Yes — both Buddy and Callook.info send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Buddy and Callook.info free for commercial use?

Buddy has unclear commercial terms, and Callook.info 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.