Buddy vs Voidly
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Buddy vs Voidly: common questions
Which is more reliable, Buddy or Voidly?
On our scheduled checks, Voidly leads on measured uptime — Buddy at —% versus Voidly 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 Voidly need an API key?
Voidly needs no key, while Buddy requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Voidly first.
Can I call Buddy and Voidly from the browser?
Yes — both Buddy and Voidly 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 Voidly free for commercial use?
Buddy has unclear commercial terms, and Voidly 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.