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Buddy vs Warnely

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

APIBuddyDEAD0WarnelyDYING89
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%90.2%
Uptime · 30d0.0%83.3%
P50 · ms—334
P95 · ms—1375
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublished100 req/window · 99 remaining · resets 60
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Buddy vs Warnely: common questions

Which is more reliable, Buddy or Warnely?

On our scheduled checks, Warnely leads on measured uptime — Buddy at 0.0% versus Warnely at 90.2% 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 Warnely need an API key?

Warnely needs no key, while Buddy requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Warnely first.

Can I call Buddy and Warnely from the browser?

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

Are Buddy and Warnely free for commercial use?

Buddy has unclear commercial terms, and Warnely 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.