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Buddy vs Micro User Service

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

APIBuddyDEAD0Micro User ServiceDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%18.6%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms—231
P95 · ms—827
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Buddy vs Micro User Service: common questions

Which is more reliable, Buddy or Micro User Service?

On our scheduled checks, Micro User Service leads on measured uptime — Buddy at 0.0% versus Micro User Service at 18.6% 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 Micro User Service need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Buddy uses an API key and Micro User Service 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 Micro User Service from the browser?

Only Buddy is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Micro User Service needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Buddy and Micro User Service free for commercial use?

Buddy has unclear commercial terms, and Micro User Service 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.