Metadata API vs Seller Service Metrics API
If you need a Shopping API that's easy to integrate, go with Metadata API.
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...
Seller Service Metrics API
The <i>Analytics API</i> provides data and information about a seller and their eBay business. <br><br>The resources and methods in this API let sellers review information on their listing perform...
Metadata API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Seller Service Metrics API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
| Feature | Metadata API | Seller Service Metrics API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
Both Metadata API and Seller Service Metrics API offer similar capabilities as Shopping APIs. Review their documentation to find the best fit for your specific use case.