Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our gold price API.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do you enforce rate limits?
We use fair usage policies rather than strict rate limits. Free accounts get thousands of requests monthly, while paid plans have higher allowances. We monitor for abuse but focus on supporting legitimate use cases. Contact us if you need custom limits for enterprise applications.
Which currencies can I request?
We support 161 major currencies across 200+ countries, 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.
Is HTTPS required?
Yes. All endpoints are protected by TLS 1.3 for data integrity and API key security.
Do you support JSON & XML?
Yes—append .json or .xml to any endpoint to get data in your preferred format.
Can I upgrade or downgrade anytime?
Plans are month-to-month; you can upgrade for faster refresh rates or revert before the next cycle.
Where do I get help?
Email support 24/7 or check our documentation for code samples and integration guides.
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.
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