MetalpriceAPI vs Unirate
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
MetalpriceAPI vs Unirate: common questions
Which is more reliable, MetalpriceAPI or Unirate?
On our scheduled checks, Unirate leads on measured uptime — MetalpriceAPI at 98.0% versus Unirate 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 Unirate?
MetalpriceAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — MetalpriceAPI responds in 208 ms versus Unirate at 324 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 Unirate need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — MetalpriceAPI uses an API key and Unirate 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 Unirate from the browser?
Yes — both MetalpriceAPI and Unirate 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 Unirate free for commercial use?
MetalpriceAPI has unclear commercial terms, and Unirate 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.