IEX Cloud (Discontinued) vs MetaAPI
Head-to-head market data API comparison. Updated 2026-05-24.
Overall winner: MetaAPI — wins 3 of 7 comparison axes.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | IEX Cloud (Discontinued) | MetaAPI |
|---|---|---|
| API Quality | 3/5 | 4/5 ✓ |
| Doc Quality | 3/5 | 4/5 ✓ |
| Data Latency | second | second |
| SDK Languages | 5 languages ✓ | 3 languages |
| Free Tier | No | Yes ✓ |
| Affiliate Program | No | No |
| Asset Coverage Breadth | 5 asset classes ✓ | 4 asset classes |
| Asset Coverage | US Equities, US Options, Crypto, Forex, Commodities | Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities |
| Historical Depth | Service discontinued | Broker-dependent; typically 1-5 years via MT4/MT5 |
| Starting Price | N/A | $0/mo |
| Rate Limits | Service discontinued | Varies by plan; 10k calls/mo free |
IEX Cloud (Discontinued): Best For
- Historical reference only
Not Ideal For
- Any new project — service is shut down
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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