Finnhub vs MetaAPI
Head-to-head market data API comparison. Updated 2026-05-23.
Overall winner: Finnhub — wins 2 of 7 comparison axes.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Finnhub | MetaAPI |
|---|---|---|
| API Quality | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Doc Quality | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Data Latency | second | second |
| SDK Languages | 5 languages ✓ | 3 languages |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Affiliate Program | No | No |
| Asset Coverage Breadth | 5 asset classes ✓ | 4 asset classes |
| Asset Coverage | US Equities, Global Equities, Forex, Crypto, ETFs | Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities |
| Historical Depth | 30+ years (daily); 1 year intraday on free | Broker-dependent; typically 1-5 years via MT4/MT5 |
| Starting Price | $0/mo | $0/mo |
| Rate Limits | Free: 60/min; paid: 300/min | Varies by plan; 10k calls/mo free |
Finnhub: Best For
- Indie developers
- Screener apps
- Sentiment / news analytics
- Global equities
Not Ideal For
- Tick data / HFT
- Deep intraday history free tier
- Futures
MetaAPI: Best For
- MT4/MT5 EA automation
- Forex broker API access
- Copy trading systems
- Multi-account management
Not Ideal For
- US equities data
- Crypto exchange data
- Tick data archive
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