Bufferapp vs Grass Touch API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bufferapp vs Grass Touch API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bufferapp or Grass Touch API?
On our scheduled checks, Bufferapp leads on measured uptime — Bufferapp at 100% versus Grass Touch API at 2.9% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Bufferapp or Grass Touch API?
Bufferapp has the lower median latency in our checks — Bufferapp responds in 547 ms versus Grass Touch API at 1701 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do Bufferapp and Grass Touch API need an API key?
Grass Touch API needs no key, while Bufferapp requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Grass Touch API first.
Can I call Bufferapp and Grass Touch API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Bufferapp and Grass Touch API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Bufferapp and Grass Touch API free for commercial use?
Bufferapp has unclear commercial terms, and Grass Touch API 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.