Buddy vs Invokely
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Buddy vs Invokely: common questions
Which is more reliable, Buddy or Invokely?
On our scheduled checks, Invokely leads on measured uptime — Buddy at 0.0% versus Invokely at 100% 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 Invokely need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Buddy uses an API key and Invokely 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 Invokely from the browser?
Yes — both Buddy and Invokely 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 Invokely free for commercial use?
Buddy has unclear commercial terms, and Invokely 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.