Buddy vs ShopSavvy
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Buddy vs ShopSavvy: common questions
Which is more reliable, Buddy or ShopSavvy?
Both are neck-and-neck — Buddy and ShopSavvy 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 ShopSavvy need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Buddy uses an API key and ShopSavvy 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 ShopSavvy from the browser?
Yes — both Buddy and ShopSavvy 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 ShopSavvy free for commercial use?
Buddy has unclear commercial terms, and ShopSavvy 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.