Banking API vs MetalpriceAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Banking API vs MetalpriceAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Banking API or MetalpriceAPI?
On our scheduled checks, Banking API leads on measured uptime — Banking API at 100% versus MetalpriceAPI at 98.0% 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, Banking API or MetalpriceAPI?
Banking API has the lower median latency in our checks — Banking API responds in 203 ms versus MetalpriceAPI at 208 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 Banking API and MetalpriceAPI need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Banking API uses an API key and MetalpriceAPI uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Banking API and MetalpriceAPI from the browser?
Only MetalpriceAPI is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Banking API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Banking API and MetalpriceAPI free for commercial use?
Banking API has unclear commercial terms, and MetalpriceAPI 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.