Buddy vs iQualify Management API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Buddy vs iQualify Management API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Buddy or iQualify Management API?
Both are neck-and-neck — Buddy and iQualify Management API each measure 0.0% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Do Buddy and iQualify Management API need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Buddy uses an API key and iQualify Management API 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 iQualify Management API from the browser?
Yes — both Buddy and iQualify Management API 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 iQualify Management API free for commercial use?
Buddy has unclear commercial terms, and iQualify Management 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.