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Buddy vs RestoSignals

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

APIBuddyDEAD0RestoSignalsREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%100%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms—748
P95 · ms—748
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-10-19
operationalpartialdownno data

Buddy vs RestoSignals: common questions

Which is more reliable, Buddy or RestoSignals?

On our scheduled checks, RestoSignals leads on measured uptime — Buddy at 0.0% versus RestoSignals 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 RestoSignals need an API key?

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

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

Are Buddy and RestoSignals free for commercial use?

Buddy has unclear commercial terms, and RestoSignals 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.