Buddy vs Registrum API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Buddy vs Registrum API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Buddy or Registrum API?
On our scheduled checks, Registrum API leads on measured uptime — Buddy at —% versus Registrum API 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 Registrum API need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Buddy uses an API key and Registrum 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 Registrum API from the browser?
Only Buddy is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Registrum API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Buddy and Registrum API free for commercial use?
Buddy has unclear commercial terms, and Registrum 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.