ARC API alternatives
Open data on whether AI shopping agents can reach checkout at specific online stores. If it doesn't fit your project, here are the 10 best free Shopping APIs to use instead in 2026, out of 27 in the directory.
For reference, ARC API: No API key needed · Callable from the browser (CORS) · HTTPS.
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BirkinBagStock API
Online · 1011 msIndependent Hermès resale index: inventory, market prices, auction calendar and results.
- No API key needed
- Returns JSON at its URL
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
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Marketplace Fee Data API
Online · 806 msSeller fee schedules for 21 e-commerce marketplaces and payment processors as JSON.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 3
Nuvinty API
Online · 977 msUK luxury list prices, price history, increases and partner pre-owned asking prices.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 4
OneFindMe API
Online · 1176 msSearch AliExpress in any language: price, rating and orders for the delivery country.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 5
Profitvana API
Online · 1297 msSeller fees for 31 marketplaces and payment processors, verified monthly.
- No API key needed
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
No authHTTPSCORS - 6

WooCommerce API
Online · 1548 msWooCommerce REST APIS to create, read, update, and delete data on wordpress website in JSON format.
- Callable from the browser (CORS)
- HTTPS
apiKeyHTTPSCORS - 7
Best Buy API
Online · 385 msProducts, Buying Options, Categories, Recommendations, Stores and Commerce.
- Fast: 385 ms response
- HTTPS
apiKeyHTTPSCORS ? - 8
BuyWhere API
Online · 797 msReal-time product catalog API for AI agents across merchants in 7 countries (SG, MY, TH, VN, PH, ID, US).
- HTTPS
apiKeyHTTPSCORS ? - 9
CartScout API
Online · 499 msPrice, stock, variants and GTIN from Shopify, WooCommerce, Walmart and eBay product pages.
- HTTPS
apiKeyHTTPSCORS ? - 10
Digi-Key API
Online · 146 msRetrieve price and inventory of electronic components as well as place orders.
- Fast: 146 ms response
- HTTPS
OAuthHTTPSCORS ?
ARC API vs alternatives
| API | API key | HTTPS | CORS | Uptime | Response | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Yes | Yes | Up | 661 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | Up | 1011 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | Up | 806 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | Up | 977 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | Up | 1176 ms | Not rated | |
| No | Yes | Yes | Up | 1297 ms | Not rated | |
| Required | Yes | Yes | Up | 1548 ms | Not rated | |
| Required | Yes | Unknown | Up | 385 ms | Not rated | |
| Required | Yes | Unknown | Up | 797 ms | Not rated |
Head-to-head comparisons
See also: best Shopping APIs · all Shopping APIs
ARC API alternatives FAQ
What is the best free alternative to the ARC API in 2026?
The top-ranked free alternatives to the ARC API are BirkinBagStock API, Marketplace Fee Data API and Nuvinty API, all in the Shopping category. Rankings combine access (API key, HTTPS, CORS), daily uptime checks and developer ratings.
How many Shopping APIs are similar to the ARC API?
The directory lists 27 other free Shopping APIs. This page compares the top ones side by side.