More Commodities. More Energy Depth.
Lower Price.
CommodityPriceAPI covers the basics. OilPriceAPI goes further — with broad commodity coverage, ICE futures, real-time drilling intelligence from 2.19M well permits, and energy specialization no generalist can match.
OilPriceAPI vs CommodityPriceAPI
| Feature | CommodityPriceAPI | OilPriceAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $29/mo | $19/mo |
| Commodities Covered | 130+ | 177+ |
| Energy Specialization | General coverage | Energy-first |
| Drilling Intelligence | ||
| ICE Futures Data | ||
| Update Frequency | Every 15–30 min | <5 min (real-time on paid) |
| SDKs | Limited | 4 languages |
| Webhooks & Price Alerts | ||
| Historical Depth | Varies by commodity | Multi-year on core (varies by commodity) |
| Free Tier |
Why Developers Switch to OilPriceAPI
Drilling Intelligence — Unique in the Market
2.19M well permit records across 27 configured state sources, with freshness that varies by state. No other commodity API offers upstream production intelligence alongside price data. Essential for energy analysts, E&P firms, and supply forecasting.
Brent Futures Reference Data
Access Brent crude futures reference data alongside spot prices. CommodityPriceAPI focuses on spot data only — OilPriceAPI gives you the full forward curve for energy markets.
4-Language SDK Coverage
Official SDKs for Python, Node.js, Go, and PHP. Integrate in minutes, not hours.
Energy-First Data Quality
OilPriceAPI was built exclusively for energy data. Every commodity, every endpoint, and every support interaction is energy-focused — not a general-purpose afterthought.
Pricing Comparison
CommodityPriceAPI
No drilling data at any tier. Generalist coverage.
OilPriceAPI
Drilling intelligence included. Energy-specialized.
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