MetalpriceAPI vs paralelo.bo
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
MetalpriceAPI vs paralelo.bo: common questions
Which is more reliable, MetalpriceAPI or paralelo.bo?
On our scheduled checks, paralelo.bo leads on measured uptime — MetalpriceAPI at 98.0% versus paralelo.bo at 100% 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, MetalpriceAPI or paralelo.bo?
MetalpriceAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — MetalpriceAPI responds in 208 ms versus paralelo.bo at 593 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 MetalpriceAPI and paralelo.bo need an API key?
paralelo.bo needs no key, while MetalpriceAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for paralelo.bo first.
Can I call MetalpriceAPI and paralelo.bo from the browser?
Yes — both MetalpriceAPI and paralelo.bo 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 MetalpriceAPI and paralelo.bo free for commercial use?
MetalpriceAPI has unclear commercial terms, and paralelo.bo 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.