MetaAPI
Cloud API for connecting to MT4/MT5 broker accounts programmatically
Quick Facts
| Asset coverage | Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities |
| Historical depth | Broker-dependent; typically 1-5 years via MT4/MT5 |
| Data latency | second |
| API types | REST, WebSocket, SDK |
| SDKs | Python, JavaScript, Java |
| Rate limits | Varies by plan; 10k calls/mo free |
| Data formats | JSON |
| Affiliate program | ✗ No |
| Last updated | 2026-05-24 |
Ratings
API quality ★★★★☆ 4/5
Doc quality ★★★★☆ 4/5
Community medium
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
Pricing Plans
$0/mo
Free
2 MT accounts, 10k API calls/mo
$15/mo
Growth
10 accounts, 100k calls/mo
$49/mo
Scale
50 accounts, 1M calls/mo
Free tier: Free: 2 accounts, limited API calls, community support