Buddy vs Eden
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Buddy vs Eden: common questions
Which is more reliable, Buddy or Eden?
On our scheduled checks, Eden leads on measured uptime — Buddy at —% versus Eden 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 Eden need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Buddy uses an API key and Eden 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 Buddy and Eden from the browser?
Yes — both Buddy and Eden 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 Eden free for commercial use?
Buddy has unclear commercial terms, and Eden 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.