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