Quandl vs RuntimeBuzz Article API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms823539
P95 · ms35251222
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Quandl vs RuntimeBuzz Article API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Quandl or RuntimeBuzz Article API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Quandl and RuntimeBuzz Article API each measure 100% 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.

Which is faster, Quandl or RuntimeBuzz Article API?

RuntimeBuzz Article API has the lower median latency in our checks — Quandl responds in 823 ms versus RuntimeBuzz Article API at 539 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 Quandl and RuntimeBuzz Article API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Quandl is callable with no signup, and RuntimeBuzz Article API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Quandl and RuntimeBuzz Article API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Quandl and RuntimeBuzz Article API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Quandl and RuntimeBuzz Article API free for commercial use?

Quandl has unclear commercial terms, and RuntimeBuzz Article 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.