Marketstack VS MetaAPI
Head-to-head market data API comparison.
UPDATED 2026-05-27 · 7 axes scored
WINNER · METAAPI · 2/7 AXES
Quick Decision
▶ PICK MARKETSTACK IF DATA-API
- Web app developers
- Simple stock charts
- Basic portfolio apps
- Budget-conscious indie devs
▶ PICK METAAPI IF DATA-API
- MT4/MT5 EA automation
- Forex broker API access
- Copy trading systems
- Multi-account management
Side-by-Side Matrix
| METRIC | MARKETSTACK | METAAPI |
|---|---|---|
| API Quality | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Doc Quality | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Data Latency | minute | second |
| SDK Languages | 1 languages | 3 languages |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Affiliate Program | Yes | No |
| Asset Coverage Breadth | 6 classes | 4 classes |
| Asset Coverage | US Equities · Global Equities · ETFs · Global Indices · Bonds · Commodities | Forex · CFDs · Indices · Commodities |
| Historical Depth | 30+ years (annual EOD); intraday on Professional+ | Broker-dependent; typically 1-5 years via MT4/MT5 |
| Starting Price | $0/mo | $0/mo |
| Rate Limits | Free: 100/mo; Basic: 10k/mo; Pro: 100k/mo; Business: 500k/mo | Varies by plan; 10k calls/mo free |
Asset Class Coverage
Where the two providers overlap and where each has unique coverage.
| ASSET CLASS | MARKETSTACK | METAAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Bonds | ✓ Covered | — |
| CFDs | — | ✓ Covered |
| Commodities | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| ETFs | ✓ Covered | — |
| Forex | — | ✓ Covered |
| Global Equities | ✓ Covered | — |
| Global Indices | ✓ Covered | — |
| Indices | — | ✓ Covered |
| US Equities | ✓ Covered | — |
| TOTAL CLASSES | 6 | 4 |
Only Marketstack
US Equities · Global Equities · ETFs · Global Indices · Bonds
Only MetaAPI
Forex · CFDs · Indices
Shared · 1
Commodities
Pricing Tier Map
Full tier ladder side-by-side · names and prices as published by each provider · 5 vs 3 tiers.
MARKETSTACK · 5 TIERS FREE TIER
01
Free $0/mo
100 req/mo, EOD only, 1-year history
02
Basic $9.99/mo
10,000 req/mo, intraday access, all asset types
03
Professional $49.99/mo
100,000 req/mo, real-time updates (sub-15min), commodities
04
Business $149.99/mo
500,000 req/mo, priority support
05
Enterprise Custom
Higher limits + SLA
▲ Free Tier · 100 requests/mo, EOD only, 1-year history
METAAPI · 3 TIERS FREE TIER
01
Free $0/mo
2 MT accounts, 10k API calls/mo
02
Growth $15/mo
10 accounts, 100k calls/mo
03
Scale $49/mo
50 accounts, 1M calls/mo
▲ Free Tier · Free: 2 accounts, limited API calls, community support
Technical Stack Fit
SDK languages and data formats determine integration cost for your existing codebase.
| DIMENSION | MARKETSTACK | METAAPI |
|---|---|---|
| API Types | REST | REST · WebSocket · SDK |
| SDK Languages | REST-only (community Python wrappers exist) | Python · JavaScript · Java |
| Data Formats | JSON | JSON |
| Rate Limits | Free: 100/mo; Basic: 10k/mo; Pro: 100k/mo; Business: 500k/mo | Varies by plan; 10k calls/mo free |
| Latency Class | minute | second |
Fit Profile
MARKETSTACK · PROFILE DATA-API
Best For
- Web app developers
- Simple stock charts
- Basic portfolio apps
- Budget-conscious indie devs
Not Ideal For
- Real-time HFT
- Tick-level analysis
- Options/futures traders
- Native SDK lovers
Full Marketstack Review
METAAPI · PROFILE DATA-API
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
Full MetaAPI Review
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