Q: What is the main difference between Analytics API and Seller Service Metrics API ?

Analytics API: The Analytics API retrieves call-limit data and the quotas that are set for the RESTful APIs and the legacy Trading API. Responses from calls made to getRateLimits and get.... Seller Service Metrics API : The Analytics API provides data and information about a seller and their eBay business. The resources and methods in this API let sellers review information on their listing perform.... They differ in authentication (apiKey vs apiKey), HTTPS support (yes vs yes), and CORS (unknown vs unknown).

Question 1

Which is better, Analytics API or  Seller Service Metrics API ?

Accepted Answer

Both are solid Shopping APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements. Analytics API uses apiKey while  Seller Service Metrics API  uses apiKey.

Question 2

What is the main difference between Analytics API and  Seller Service Metrics API ?

Accepted Answer

Analytics API: The Analytics API retrieves call-limit data and the quotas that are set for the RESTful APIs and the legacy Trading API.

Responses from calls made to getRateLimits and get.... Seller Service Metrics API : The Analytics API provides data and information about a seller and their eBay business.

The resources and methods in this API let sellers review information on their listing perform.... They differ in authentication (apiKey vs apiKey), HTTPS support (yes vs yes), and CORS (unknown vs unknown).

Question 3

Which Shopping API is easier to integrate?

Accepted Answer

Both have similar integration complexity. Analytics API uses apiKey and  Seller Service Metrics API  uses apiKey.

Analytics API vs Seller Service Metrics API

Analytics API

Seller Service Metrics API

When to use which?