Buddy vs REST Countries
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Buddy vs REST Countries: common questions
Which is more reliable, Buddy or REST Countries?
On our scheduled checks, REST Countries leads on measured uptime — Buddy at 0.0% versus REST Countries at 100% 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 REST Countries need an API key?
REST Countries needs no key, while Buddy requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for REST Countries first.
Can I call Buddy and REST Countries from the browser?
Only Buddy is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. REST Countries needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Buddy and REST Countries free for commercial use?
Buddy has unclear commercial terms, and REST Countries allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.