EOD Historical Data vs MetaAPI
Head-to-head market data API comparison. Updated 2026-05-24.
Overall winner: EOD Historical Data — wins 2 of 7 comparison axes.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | EOD Historical Data | MetaAPI |
|---|---|---|
| API Quality | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Doc Quality | 3/5 | 4/5 ✓ |
| Data Latency | minute | second |
| SDK Languages | 4 languages ✓ | 3 languages |
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes |
| Affiliate Program | Yes | No |
| Asset Coverage Breadth | 7 asset classes ✓ | 4 asset classes |
| Asset Coverage | Global Equities, US Equities, Forex, Crypto, ETFs, Indices, Bonds | Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities |
| Historical Depth | 40+ years (daily equities); intraday 1-min from 2004 | Broker-dependent; typically 1-5 years via MT4/MT5 |
| Starting Price | $19.99/mo | $0/mo |
| Rate Limits | 100,000 req/day on All-In-One; WebSocket on All-World | Varies by plan; 10k calls/mo free |
EOD Historical Data: Best For
- Fundamental analysts
- Global backtesting
- Multi-exchange coverage
- Value/quant researchers
Not Ideal For
- US tick data / HFT
- Real-time streaming on budget plans
- Crypto depth
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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