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Buddy vs NewsData

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

APIBuddyDEAD0NewsDataDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — 200 credits/day
Rate limitUnpublished200 credits/day on free plan
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Buddy vs NewsData: common questions

Which is more reliable, Buddy or NewsData?

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

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

Yes — both Buddy and NewsData 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 NewsData free for commercial use?

Buddy has unclear commercial terms, and NewsData 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.