MetaAPI VS Twelve Data
Head-to-head market data API comparison.
UPDATED 2026-05-24 · 7 axes scored
WINNER · TWELVE DATA · 2/7 AXES
Quick Decision
▶ PICK METAAPI IF DATA-API
- MT4/MT5 EA automation
- Forex broker API access
- Copy trading systems
- Multi-account management
▶ PICK TWELVE DATA IF DATA-API
- Global coverage needs
- Technical indicator API
- Fintech apps
- Forex + crypto combo
▼ Skip both if
- Tick data archive
Side-by-Side Matrix
| METRIC | METAAPI | TWELVE DATA |
|---|---|---|
| API Quality | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Doc Quality | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Data Latency | second | second |
| SDK Languages | 3 languages | 5 languages |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Affiliate Program | No | Yes |
| Asset Coverage Breadth | 4 classes | 6 classes |
| Asset Coverage | Forex · CFDs · Indices · Commodities | US Equities · Global Equities · Forex · Crypto · ETFs · Indices |
| Historical Depth | Broker-dependent; typically 1-5 years via MT4/MT5 | 30+ years (daily); intraday varies by plan |
| Starting Price | $0/mo | $0/mo |
| Rate Limits | Varies by plan; 10k calls/mo free | Credit-based; each endpoint consumes different credit amount |
Asset Class Coverage
Where the two providers overlap and where each has unique coverage.
| ASSET CLASS | METAAPI | TWELVE DATA |
|---|---|---|
| CFDs | ✓ Covered | — |
| Commodities | ✓ Covered | — |
| Crypto | — | ✓ Covered |
| ETFs | — | ✓ Covered |
| Forex | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| Global Equities | — | ✓ Covered |
| Indices | ✓ Covered | ✓ Covered |
| US Equities | — | ✓ Covered |
| TOTAL CLASSES | 4 | 6 |
Only MetaAPI
CFDs · Commodities
Only Twelve Data
US Equities · Global Equities · Crypto · ETFs
Shared · 2
Forex · Indices
Pricing Tier Map
Full tier ladder side-by-side · names and prices as published by each provider · 3 vs 4 tiers.
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
TWELVE DATA · 4 TIERS FREE TIER
01
Basic (Free) $0/mo
800 API credits/day, 8 WebSocket trial credits, 3 markets
02
Grow $79/mo
Real-time US stocks/commodities/fundamentals, 20+ markets ($66/mo annual)
03
Pro $229/mo
EU real-time, fixed income, mutual funds, 70+ markets ($191/mo annual)
04
Ultra $999/mo
99.95% SLA, dedicated support, 84 markets ($832/mo annual)
▲ Free Tier · Free: 800 API credits/day, 8 WebSocket connections
Technical Stack Fit
SDK languages and data formats determine integration cost for your existing codebase.
| DIMENSION | METAAPI | TWELVE DATA |
|---|---|---|
| API Types | REST · WebSocket · SDK | REST · WebSocket |
| SDK Languages | Python · JavaScript · Java | Python · JavaScript · Java · PHP · R |
| Data Formats | JSON | JSON · CSV |
| Rate Limits | Varies by plan; 10k calls/mo free | Credit-based; each endpoint consumes different credit amount |
| Latency Class | second | second |
Fit Profile
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
TWELVE DATA · PROFILE DATA-API
Best For
- Global coverage needs
- Technical indicator API
- Fintech apps
- Forex + crypto combo
Not Ideal For
- Tick data / HFT
- Deep US options data
- Large bulk downloads
Full Twelve Data Review
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