Buddy vs IPASIS
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Buddy vs IPASIS: common questions
Which is more reliable, Buddy or IPASIS?
On our scheduled checks, IPASIS leads on measured uptime — Buddy at —% versus IPASIS 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 IPASIS need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Buddy uses an API key and IPASIS 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 IPASIS from the browser?
Only Buddy is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. IPASIS needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Buddy and IPASIS free for commercial use?
Buddy has unclear commercial terms, and IPASIS 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.