Definition
Multi-marketplace search is the ability to query product listings across multiple ecommerce platforms (Amazon, Walmart, Google Shopping) through a single API, eliminating the need for separate scraping tools or API subscriptions per marketplace.
In Depth
Ecommerce teams tracking products across marketplaces traditionally maintain separate scraping setups for each platform: one Apify actor for Amazon, another for Walmart, a third for Google Shopping. Each breaks independently when platforms update their layouts. Multi-marketplace search APIs consolidate this into one endpoint with a platform parameter. Scavio covers Amazon, Walmart, and Google from one API key at $0.005/query regardless of platform. Alternative approaches: Keepa (Amazon-only, from ~49/mo for API access, excellent price history but no Walmart), Jungle Scout (Amazon-focused, starts around $49/mo, seller-oriented metrics), Rainforest API (Amazon-only, per-request pricing). The key advantage of multi-marketplace search is operational simplicity: one API key, one response schema, one billing relationship. The tradeoff is depth -- dedicated Amazon tools like Keepa offer historical price graphs that multi-platform APIs do not.
Example Usage
A dropshipper tracks 30 products across Amazon and Walmart. Previously: two Apify actors ($49/mo Apify plan), each breaking every 3-4 weeks from layout changes. After switch: one Scavio API call per product per platform. 30 products x 2 platforms x 30 days = 1,800 queries/month = $9/month. Zero maintenance, zero breakage in 4 months. Price discrepancy alerts fire within 24 hours.
Platforms
Multi-Marketplace Search is relevant across the following platforms, all accessible through Scavio's unified API:
- Amazon
- Walmart