eBay Browse API
Ecommerce Dev Free key (no card)
AuthenticationFree key (no card)
Rate limitAbout 5,000 calls/day per app on the standard tier; sandbox apps get less
Documentation: developer.ebay.com ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
eBay's official Browse API lets you search millions of active listings by keyword, category, price, or product ID and get back prices, sellers, photos, and item details. Access is free for registered developers using OAuth. The same system eBay's own apps use. It covers active listings only, not sold-price history.
Details
Free to start. You may need a free key, but no credit card.
Auth: Free key (no card)
Rate limit: About 5,000 calls/day per app on the standard tier; sandbox apps get less
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: personal developer business
Setup
- Register free at developer.ebay.com.
- Create an app to get a client ID and client secret.
- Exchange them for an application access token using the client-credentials flow.
- Call /buy/browse/v1/item_summary/search with the token in an Authorization header.
Example
GET https://api.ebay.com/buy/browse/v1/item_summary/search?q=headphones&limit=10 with an OAuth bearer tokenUse cases
- Build a price-comparison tool across eBay listings
- Create deal alerts for collectibles or used gear
- Power a shopping search feature in your own app