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MetaAPI vs Twelve Data

Head-to-head comparison of two trading data providers. Updated 2026-05-24.

Overall winner: Twelve Data — wins 1 of 6 comparison axes.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature MetaAPI Twelve Data
API Quality 4/5 4/5
Doc Quality 4/5 4/5
Free Tier Yes Yes
Affiliate Program No Yes
Data Latency second second
SDK Languages 3 languages 5 languages ✓
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

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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Twelve Data: 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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