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Buddy vs NewsCatcher

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

APIBuddyDEAD0NewsCatcherDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Buddy vs NewsCatcher: common questions

Which is more reliable, Buddy or NewsCatcher?

Both are neck-and-neck — Buddy and NewsCatcher 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 NewsCatcher need an API key?

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

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

Are Buddy and NewsCatcher free for commercial use?

Buddy has unclear commercial terms, and NewsCatcher 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.