Analytics API vs Metadata API
If you need a Shopping API that's easy to integrate, go with Metadata API.
Analytics API
The <b>Analytics API</b> retrieves call-limit data and the quotas that are set for the RESTful APIs and the legacy Trading API. <br><br>Responses from calls made to <b>getRateLimits</b> and <b>get...
Metadata API
The Metadata API has operations that retrieve configuration details pertaining to the different eBay marketplaces. In addition to marketplace information, the API also has operations that get infor...
Analytics API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
Metadata API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Analytics API | Metadata API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Both Analytics API and Metadata API offer similar capabilities as Shopping APIs. Review their documentation to find the best fit for your specific use case.