Build Your Product with Free UPC Data
Access our comprehensive database of millions of products with 3,000 free API requests per month. Perfect for startups, indie developers, and small businesses building e-commerce, inventory, or price comparison applications.
Why Startups Choose SearchUPCData
💰 Zero Cost to Start
Launch your MVP without worrying about API costs. Experiment and validate your product idea before committing to paid plans.
💻 Developer-Friendly API
Simple REST API with comprehensive documentation. Get product data in JSON format with a single HTTP request.
📦 Comprehensive Data
Access millions of products with detailed information: names, brands, categories, images, nutrition facts, and pricing.
How to Get Free Access
Create Account
Sign up for a free account on SearchUPCData.com
Add Backlink
Add a visible link to SearchUPCData.com on your website
Email Us
Send email to searchupcdata@engineer.com with your account and backlink URL
Get Approved
We'll verify and upgrade your account within 24-48 hours
What You Can Build
🛒 E-commerce Integration
Automatically populate product information in your online store. Save hours of manual data entry.
📦 Inventory Management
Build inventory tracking systems that identify products by their UPC codes.
📊 Price Comparison Apps
Create price comparison tools that help consumers find the best deals.
🚀 MVP & Prototypes
Quickly build and test product-related features without worrying about data acquisition.
Backlink Requirements
In exchange for free API access, we ask that you add a visible link to SearchUPCData.com on your website. This helps us grow and continue offering free tiers to the community.
✅ Acceptable Placements
- Website footer (e.g., "Powered by SearchUPCData.com")
- Credits or "About" page
- API documentation or developer page
- README file in open-source projects
- Blog post mentioning your tech stack
❌ What Doesn't Qualify
- Hidden or invisible links
- Links with only rel="nofollow" and no visible text
- Pages blocked by robots.txt
- Private or login-protected pages only
- Temporary or soon-to-be-removed links
Example Code Snippets
HTML
<a href="https://searchupcdata.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Product data powered by SearchUPCData.com </a>
Markdown
[Product data powered by SearchUPCData.com](https://searchupcdata.com)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the free startup tier?
The free startup tier is available to startups, small businesses, indie developers, and non-profit organizations. Side projects, MVPs, and early-stage products are all welcome.
How long does the approval process take?
We typically respond to applications within 24-48 hours during business days.
What counts as a valid backlink?
A valid backlink must be a visible, clickable link to https://searchupcdata.com placed on your website, application, or documentation.
Is the 3,000 requests per month sufficient?
3,000 requests per month is typically enough for small e-commerce stores, inventory management apps, and early-stage products - approximately 100 API calls per day.
Compare Our Plans
Free Tier
500
requests/month
- ✓ Basic product data
- ✓ Community support
- ✓ API documentation
Startup
3,000
requests/month
- ✓ Full product data
- ✓ Nutrition & pricing
- ✓ Email support
- 🔗 Requires backlink
Paid Plans
10K+
requests/month
- ✓ Everything in Startup
- ✓ Priority support
- ✓ No backlink required
Ready to Build Something Amazing?
Join hundreds of startups and developers using SearchUPCData to power their products.
⏱️ Applications reviewed within 24-48 hours