Buddy vs Warnely
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Buddy vs Warnely: common questions
Which is more reliable, Buddy or Warnely?
On our scheduled checks, Warnely leads on measured uptime — Buddy at —% versus Warnely 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 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?
Yes — both Buddy and Warnely 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 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.