Argovis API vs Taobao Open Platform (淘宝)
If you need a Shopping API that's easy to integrate, go with Taobao Open Platform (淘宝).
Argovis API
REST API for Argo profiles, platforms, selections, BGC data, gridded products, etc.
Taobao Open Platform (淘宝)
Alibaba's consumer marketplace — the world's largest e-commerce platform API with Java, .NET, PHP, Python SDKs
Argovis API
- HTTPS supported
- Requires No authentication
- Currently flagged as inactive
Taobao Open Platform (淘宝)
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Argovis API | Taobao Open Platform (淘宝) |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | No | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Taobao Open Platform (淘宝) is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.