Is there a free tier?

Yes! We offer a free tier with 100 monthly API requests. No credit card required. Perfect for testing and small projects.

Which precious metals are supported?

We provide real-time prices for Gold (XAU), Silver (XAG), Platinum (XPT), and Palladium (XPD) in 163 currencies.

How often are prices updated?

Prices are updated every minute from reliable market sources, ensuring you always have the latest precious metals pricing data.

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. Your access continues until the end of your billing period with no additional charges.

What happens if I exceed my request limit?

If you exceed your plan's monthly limit, API requests will be temporarily paused until the next billing cycle. We recommend upgrading to a higher plan if you consistently exceed your limit.

Do you offer refunds?

Yes, we offer pro-rata refunds for unused credits. If you cancel your subscription, you'll receive a refund for the remaining days in your billing period.

Is there an API rate limit?

Yes, we have rate limits to ensure service stability. Free tier: 1 request per second. Premium plans: 10 requests per second. Enterprise plans have custom rate limits.

Can I embed prices on my website without exposing my API key?

Yes! Our Website Widgets feature (BETA) allows you to embed live precious metal prices on your website using iFrames, without exposing your API key.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is FreeGoldPrice?

FreeGoldPrice.org delivers live precious metal prices for gold, silver, platinum and palladium through a simple REST API. Whether you're building financial apps, trading tools, or just need reliable precious metal data, our service provides accurate pricing in multiple currencies and units with flexible refresh rates.

2

Where do you source your data?

We aggregate multiple public feeds and market sources to ensure accuracy and reliability. Our data pipeline combines precious metals prices from major dealers and financial data providers, giving you robust, real-time pricing that's continuously validated and updated.

3

Is the API really free?

Yes! Our free tier includes hourly price updates with generous monthly request limits. Perfect for development, testing, or smaller applications. No credit card required to get started, and you can upgrade anytime if you need more frequent updates or higher volume.

4

How often does the Free Tier refresh?

Free tier data refreshes every hour, giving you 24 updates per day. This is perfect for most use cases like portfolio tracking, educational projects, or applications where real-time precision isn't critical. Paid plans offer refresh rates down to 60 seconds.

5

Do you enforce rate limits?

Our API uses a credit-based system: every successful request costs 1 credit. Your available credits depend on your plan — free accounts receive a starter balance, while paid plans include larger credit packages. You can monitor your remaining credits in your dashboard and top up anytime via one-time packages or subscriptions.

6

Which currencies can I request?

We support 163 global currencies, including USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CNY, and many more. Prices can be returned in troy ounces or grams, making it easy to serve global audiences with localized pricing in their preferred currency and units.

7

Is HTTPS required?

Yes. All endpoints are protected by TLS 1.3 for data integrity and API key security.

8

Do you support JSON & XML?

Yes — use actions ending in "J" for JSON (e.g. GSJ, GSPPJ) or "X" for XML (e.g. GSX, GSPPX). See our documentation for the full action reference.

9

Can I upgrade or downgrade anytime?

Plans are month-to-month; you can upgrade for faster refresh rates or revert before the next cycle.

10

Where do I get help?

Reach us anytime at support@freegoldprice.org. You can also browse our documentation for code samples and integration guides, or try the API Playground to test endpoints directly.

11

Are these prices suitable for trading?

No. Our prices are indicative values derived from our own calculations and multiple reputable sources. They are not intended or suitable for financial or commodities exchange trading. Their purpose is to provide realistic values that align more closely with prices used by bullion dealers, jewelers, and retail markets.

Frequently Asked Questions