Edgrapi vs MetalpriceAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Edgrapi vs MetalpriceAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Edgrapi or MetalpriceAPI?
On our scheduled checks, MetalpriceAPI leads on measured uptime — Edgrapi at 95.6% versus MetalpriceAPI at 98.9% 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, Edgrapi or MetalpriceAPI?
MetalpriceAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Edgrapi responds in 279 ms versus MetalpriceAPI at 128 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 Edgrapi and MetalpriceAPI need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Edgrapi 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 Edgrapi and MetalpriceAPI from the browser?
Yes — both Edgrapi and MetalpriceAPI 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 Edgrapi and MetalpriceAPI free for commercial use?
Edgrapi 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.