ShopData API vs Rainforest API · SerpApi · Oxylabs ·
$0.08 vs $15.00
per 1,000 items (up to 92%+ savings).
Rainforest API bills $59–$499+/mo for expiring Amazon-only request credits ($9.98–$23.60 per 1,000 requests). ShopData API delivers real-time Amazon BuyBox prices, child variations, and verified reviews—plus Walmart, Etsy, 1688 wholesale MOQs, Taobao, TikTok Shop, and Shopee—starting at $0.08–$0.20 per 1,000 items with non-expiring $9 PAYG packs.
Instant API key in 5s · No credit card required (+20,000 Sandbox Streak Credits) · Top up anytime via 0%-fee Multi-Chain Crypto (+5% bonus credits, never-expiring PAYG)
Cost per 1,000 Marketplace Product Records (BuyBox Price, Rating & Stock)
$1.00 = 10,000 Credits (2 Credits / search item, 10 Credits / full ASIN or 1688 SKU detail). Empty searches and 404s cost 0 Credits.
Side-by-side comparison.
| Capability | ShopData API | rainforestapi.com | SerpApi | Oxylabs E-Com |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective cost per 1,000 items / calls | $0.08 – $0.20 / 1K items ($0.40–$1/1K ASIN details) | $9.98 – $23.60 / 1,000 requests | $10.00 – $15.00 / 1,000 searches | $1.60 – $2.80 / 1,000 pages ($49/mo min) |
| Minimum commitment & credit expiry | $0 Free (12K Credits) · $9 PAYG (never expires) | $59/mo recurring (unused credits expire) | $75/mo recurring | $49/mo recurring |
| Supported global marketplaces | Amazon, Walmart, Etsy, 1688, Taobao, TikTok Shop, Shopee | Amazon only (sister APIs billed separately) | Google Shopping, Amazon, Walmart, eBay | Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Etsy (no 1688 MOQ) |
| HTTP 404 / empty search charge | 0 Credits ($0.00 guaranteed) | 0 on 5xx; empty results still consume quota | 0 on cached / error | 0 on failed scrape |
| 1-Click Remote MCP (Claude & ChatGPT) | Built-in OAuth 2.1 (`mcp.shopdataapi.com`) | Community wrapper required | Community wrapper required | Local stdio MCP only |
| Payment rails | 12,000 Free Credits + 0%-Fee Crypto (+5%) | Credit Card only | Credit Card only | Credit Card / Wire |
Competitor pricing verified from public pricing pages as of November 2026. Actual costs may vary based on plan tier, concurrency add-ons, and overage rates. All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ShopData API rates: $0.08 / 1K items (Business), $0.12 / 1K items (Pro), $0.15 / 1K items (Starter).
ShopData API transparent per-endpoint rate card ($1 = 10,000 Credits).
| Capability | Endpoint | Credit Rate | Effective USD / 1K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon US / Global Keyword & Category Search (ASIN, BuyBox Price, Prime, Rating, 30d Sales) | GET /v1/amazon/search | 2 Credits / product returned (0 Credits if empty) | $0.08 – $0.20 / 1,000 products |
| Amazon ASIN Full Product Intelligence (BuyBox Seller, List Price, Variations & SKU Matrix) | GET /v1/amazon/product | 10 Credits / ASIN detail (0 Credits on 404/error) | $0.40 – $1.00 / 1,000 ASINs |
| Walmart Search & Product Lookup (Rollback Price, UPC, Stock Status, Seller) | GET /v1/walmart/search, GET /v1/walmart/product | 2 Credits / search item · 10 Credits / product detail | $0.08 – $0.20 / 1K search · $0.40 – $1.00 / 1K detail |
| Etsy Handmade Search & Buyer Photo Reviews (Star Seller, Shop Metrics, Reviews) | GET /v1/etsy/search, GET /v1/etsy/reviews | 2 Credits / listing or review returned (0 if empty) | $0.08 – $0.20 / 1,000 records |
| 1688 Factory Wholesale Search & MOQ Price Ladder Detail (CNY + USD Conversion, SKU Matrix) | GET /v1/1688/search, GET /v1/1688/item | 2 Credits / offer · 10 Credits / full SKU & MOQ detail | $0.08 – $0.20 / 1K offers · $0.40 – $1.00 / 1K detail |
| Taobao & Tmall Cross-Border Search & SKU Spec Detail | GET /v1/taobao/search, GET /v1/taobao/item | 2 Credits / item · 10 Credits / full SKU detail | $0.08 – $0.20 / 1K items · $0.40 – $1.00 / 1K detail |
| TikTok Shop & Shopee Social / SEA Commerce Search (Viral Sales Velocity & GMV Signals) | GET /v1/tiktok-shop/search, GET /v1/shopee/search | 2 Credits / product returned (0 Credits if empty) | $0.08 – $0.20 / 1,000 products |
| TikTok Shop Full Product Intelligence (SKU Variants, Stock, Sold Count, Shop Rating & Top Reviews) | GET / POST /v1/tiktok-shop/product | 3 Credits / product call (0 Credits on 404/error) | $0.12 – $0.30 / 1,000 calls |
| Facebook Marketplace Local & Shipping Search + Listing Condition/Seller Detail | GET / POST /v1/facebook-marketplace/search, GET /v1/facebook-marketplace/item | 5 Credits / call (0 Credits if empty or 404) | $0.20 – $0.50 / 1,000 calls |
| Amazon Verified Purchase Reviews Stream (Star Rating, Variant Purchased, Media) | GET /v1/amazon/reviews | 2 Credits / review returned (0 Credits if empty) | $0.08 – $0.20 / 1,000 reviews |
Why engineering teams switch from Rainforest API.
Eliminate $59/mo Expiring Subscription Waste
Seasonal catalog audits and indie FBA tools shouldn't forfeit unused monthly credits. Top up a $9 Indie Starter Pack (90,000 permanent credits) and spend them over months.
7 Marketplaces Under One API Key
Instead of juggling Rainforest API (Amazon), BlueCart API (Walmart), and custom Chinese scrapers for 1688/Taobao, call `/v1/amazon/*`, `/v1/walmart/*`, and `/v1/1688/*` from a single ledger.
Sub-2s Synchronous JSON + Warm Cache
No webhook job queues or S3 batch polling. Every endpoint returns normalized UTF-8 JSON synchronously with automatic dual-rail upstream failover.
Swap Rainforest API `request?type=product` in 60 seconds.
Replace query-string API keys with `x-api-key: sd_live_...` and point directly to `/v1/amazon/product`.
curl "https://api.rainforestapi.com/request?api_key=DEMO&type=product&amazon_domain=amazon.com&asin=B08N5WRWNW"curl "https://api.shopdataapi.com/v1/amazon/product?asin=B08N5WRWNW&country=US" \
-H "x-api-key: sd_live_your_api_key"1-Click Remote MCP Connector · Claude Web & ChatGPT
Connect live Amazon, Walmart & 1688 commerce tools via OAuth 2.1.
Paste https://mcp.shopdataapi.com/v1/mcp into Claude.ai Settings → Connectors or ChatGPT Developer Mode for 1-click PKCE S256 login (or use https://api.shopdataapi.com/mcp with x-api-key in Cursor, Windsurf, and n8n).
Core Endpoints & Pricing Guides
- GET /v1/amazon/product → Amazon ASIN BuyBox & Variations Docs
- GET /v1/amazon/search → Real-Time Amazon Keyword Search Docs
- GET /v1/walmart/product → Walmart Item Price & Stock Docs
- GET /v1/1688/item → 1688 Factory MOQ Tier Ladder Docs
- Rainforest API Pricing Breakdown (2026) → Per-Request Cost Audit
- Keepa API Alternative Guide → Live JSON vs Token Buckets
- Amazon PA-API 5.0 Alternative → Query Without Associates Quota
- 1688 & Taobao API Guide → Factory MOQs Without CN Entity
- Free Tool → 1688-to-Amazon Wholesale Margin Calculator
- Remote MCP Setup Guide → Claude, ChatGPT & Cursor
Interactive Commerce Terminal · Benchmark vs Rainforest API
Verify real-time latency, SKU credit math & JSON schema
Frequently asked questions
- Does ShopData API return BuyBox prices, Prime flags, and review counts like Rainforest API?
- Yes. `GET /v1/amazon/product` returns normalized title, ASIN, BuyBox price, list price, currency, Prime status, rating, review count, availability, images, and child variations.
- Can I test live Amazon and Walmart queries before migrating?
- Yes. Every signup receives 12,000 free Credits ($1.20) immediately with no credit card required—enough for 6,000 search/review items or 1,200 full ASIN details.
Test it against Rainforest API for free.
Every new account receives 12,000 free Credits immediately — no card required.