MetalpriceAPI vs Sugra
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
MetalpriceAPI vs Sugra: common questions
Which is more reliable, MetalpriceAPI or Sugra?
Both are neck-and-neck — MetalpriceAPI and Sugra each measure 98.0% 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, MetalpriceAPI or Sugra?
MetalpriceAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — MetalpriceAPI responds in 208 ms versus Sugra at 775 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 Sugra need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — MetalpriceAPI uses an API key and Sugra 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 MetalpriceAPI and Sugra from the browser?
Only MetalpriceAPI is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Sugra needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are MetalpriceAPI and Sugra free for commercial use?
MetalpriceAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Sugra 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.