Live supplier rankings on Alibaba + 1688

Compare and rank Alibaba & 1688 suppliers with evidence, not tabs.

BuyerPilot selects, scans, automatically deduplicates and ranks suppliers using quantity-aware pricing, ratings, seller tenure, repeat-purchase signals, business information and marketplace verification—directly on the pages you already use.

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Standard ranking included in trial
Automatic supplier deduplication
Pro unlocks CSV + advanced profiles

Actual 1688 search results with selected products and the BuyerPilot supplier ranking panel

12 selected products→11 unique suppliers→1 ranked shortlist

Actual marketplace workflow. The panel stays on the Alibaba or 1688 page and can be moved anywhere on screen.

Alibaba + 1688Separate data and ranking logic

Quantity-aware pricingCompare applicable product tiers

Score confidenceSee when supplier data is limited

Automatic deduplicationOne seller cannot occupy repeated ranks

Use BuyerPilot in your browser

Supported on Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Firefox

Install BuyerPilot from the Chrome Web Store, Microsoft Edge Add-ons, or Mozilla Firefox Add-ons.

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Real product demonstration

From crowded search results to a usable supplier shortlist

BuyerPilot gathers marketplace data, ranks suppliers, and keeps the result attached to the page you are researching.

1688 search results with BuyerPilot ranking sidebar

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1688 workflow

Compare selected products without leaving the search page

Choose relevant listings, set the ranking quantity, and review the strongest suppliers in one movable panel.

English-readable supplier names
Years on platform and repurchase signals
Business type and merchant status
Direct links to products and stores

Actual Alibaba product page annotated to show the product and seller data BuyerPilot extracts

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Alibaba workflow

See exactly which Alibaba signals feed the ranking

The highlighted areas show the actual Alibaba product and seller signals BuyerPilot collects before calculating its Alibaba-specific supplier ranking.

Seller and product ratings
Reorder rate and years on Alibaba
Trade Assurance and certification
Business type, revenue indicators and sold count

BuyerPilot supplier comparison exported to a spreadsheet

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Pro data export

Keep the entire supplier research file—not only the final rank

Export the underlying data to Excel or Google Sheets so you can filter, audit, share and preserve your sourcing work.

Rank, score and score confidence
Pricing, ratings and seller tenure
Business type, verification and revenue fields
Store URLs and every selected product URL

Six BuyerPilot tutorials

Watch the complete workflow—not just one overview

Open any tutorial below to learn one task from start to finish. Every video is also available with written steps and a transcript in the learning centre.

Overview

BuyerPilot from selection to shortlist

See the full workflow before your first ranking.

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Tutorial 01

Rank Alibaba suppliers

Select listings, set quantity and scan Alibaba seller signals.

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Tutorial 02

Rank 1688 suppliers

Compare unique 1688 suppliers with English-readable results.

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Tutorial 03

Choose a ranking profile

Understand Standard, Price Focused and Quality Focused.

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Tutorial 04

Export supplier data to CSV

Audit ranking inputs and keep a sourcing record.

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Tutorial 05

Start a trial or activate a licence

Set up access and manage your BuyerPilot plan.

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Built for supplier research

Stop comparing suppliers across dozens of tabs

BuyerPilot turns marketplace data into a structured shortlist while keeping you in control of which products are compared.

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Select only relevant listings

Checkboxes appear on product cards so irrelevant styles, materials or offers can be excluded before ranking.

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Rank by intended quantity

Use the price tier applicable to your planned order quantity instead of blindly selecting the lowest advertised variation.

Automatic supplier deduplication

Multiple products from the same seller are consolidated automatically so one supplier cannot occupy several ranking positions through duplicate listings.

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Platform-specific scoring

Alibaba and 1688 use independent extraction, ranking factors and export fields instead of forcing both marketplaces into one model.

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Pause for verification

When a marketplace asks for CAPTCHA or browser verification, scanning pauses so you can complete it manually before restarting.

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Export complete supplier intelligence

Pro users can download rankings and the supporting supplier data for permanent comparison, audit and team sharing.

How it works

A sourcing workflow that stays inside your browser

Search normally

Open an Alibaba or 1688 keyword or image-search results page as you normally would.

Select and rank

Keep the products that match your requirement, choose the order quantity, and run the ranking.

Review or export

Inspect top suppliers in the panel, visit stores, or export the complete comparison file on Pro.

Transparent supplier scoring

A strong supplier shortlist, built from marketplace evidence

BuyerPilot uses available marketplace evidence and displays score confidence when data is incomplete.

Example Standard scoring factors

Weights differ by marketplace because Alibaba and 1688 expose different supplier signals.

Seller quality signalsRatings + repeat purchase

Commercial fitPrice + sold activity

Business credibilityTenure + status + type

Available-data coverageScore confidence

BuyerPilot weighs the marketplace information available for each supplier to create a strong evidence-based shortlist. Before placing an order, confirm current pricing, specifications, samples and commercial terms with the selected supplier.

Alibaba

Alibaba ranking inputs

Uses supplier and product data available across Alibaba pages and embedded marketplace information.

Seller ratingReorder rateYears on platformCertificationPriceProduct ratingSold countTrade AssuranceBusiness typeOnline revenue

1688

1688 ranking inputs

Uses 1688-specific factory, merchant and repeat-purchase signals without mixing Alibaba fields into the calculation.

Seller ratingRepurchase ratePriceYears on platformSource FactoryBusiness typeMerchant statusSold countVerified membership

Confidence

Know when data is limited

Score confidence reflects how much weighted supplier information was available for the comparison, helping you distinguish a strong evidence-backed score from a partial-data result.

Launch pricing

Start free. Upgrade when the supplier data becomes valuable.

Test Standard ranking for seven days, then choose the plan that matches your usage and export needs.

7-Day Free Trial: up to 50 Standard ranking sessions. CSV export, Price Focused and Quality Focused ranking remain locked until Pro or Founder Lifetime.

Free TrialStandard ranking · 50 total sessionsCSV and advanced profiles locked

StarterStandard ranking · 25 sessions/dayCSV and advanced profiles locked

ProUnlimited + all three profilesCSV export unlocked

Founder LifetimeUnlimited + all three profilesCSV export unlocked forever

Launch offer · 33% off

Starter

$9.99/month

Regular price ~~$14.99/month~~

For individual buyers who need reliable rankings during regular product research.

Alibaba + 1688 support
25 ranking sessions per day
Supplier scores and rank positions
Standard ranking
Score confidence and product links
CSV export — Pro only
Price Focused ranking — Pro only
Quality Focused ranking — Pro only

Start Basic Ranking

Best value Launch offer · 33% off

Pro

$19.99/month

Regular price ~~$29.99/month~~

For serious sourcing research, ongoing comparisons and permanent supplier records.

Export complete supplier intelligence to CSVKeep every ranking, price, rating, business signal and product link in Excel or Google Sheets.

Everything in Starter
Unlimited ranking sessions
Standard, Price Focused and Quality Focused ranking
Full supplier data export to CSV
Save, filter and compare in Excel
Share sourcing files with your team
Priority support

Unlock Rankings + Full Data Export

Founder offer · 40% off

Founder Lifetime

$299one time

Regular price ~~$499~~

One payment for buyers who want permanent access to the current BuyerPilot product.

Complete CSV export included foreverKeep permanent supplier intelligence files without a monthly subscription.

All current Pro features
Unlimited ranking sessions
Standard, Price Focused and Quality Focused ranking
Full supplier data export to CSV
Future updates to the current extension
Priority support
Limited to the first 50 customers

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Launch discounts compare against the stated regular prices that BuyerPilot intends to charge after the launch promotion. Taxes may be added by the payment provider where required.

The founder's story

Built after too many hours of manual supplier comparison

BuyerPilot began as a practical solution to a familiar sourcing problem: opening product after product, copying scattered supplier information, and trying to compare businesses that present data differently across Alibaba and 1688.

The extension was built to collect those signals, keep Alibaba and 1688 logic independent, and turn selected listings into a structured shortlist. It completes the time-consuming first-stage comparison and turns marketplace signals into a practical evidence-based shortlist. Buyers can then focus their final checks on the strongest candidates instead of starting from dozens of unstructured listings.

Alibaba, 1688 & China sourcing research

Supplier comparison for private label, Amazon FBA and direct importing

BuyerPilot helps buyers structure the first stage of supplier research on Alibaba and 1688. It is useful when you need to compare manufacturers, trading companies, marketplace history, quantity-aware prices and other available supplier signals before samples and final due diligence.

Alibaba supplier comparison & research Compare selected Alibaba sellers using intended order quantity, ratings, years on platform, repeat-purchase signals, Trade Assurance and available business information.

1688 sourcing & China supplier shortlisting Turn selected 1688 listings into an English-readable shortlist while keeping duplicate products from the same seller from dominating the results.

Amazon FBA & private-label supplier sourcing Use BuyerPilot during upstream supplier research when sourcing private-label inventory from Alibaba or 1688. Confirm samples, compliance, quotations, lead times and commercial terms directly with suppliers.

Manufacturer vs trading-company research Review available business-type signals alongside price, tenure and marketplace status instead of treating one badge or headline number as a complete supplier-vetting decision.

Supplier sourcing guides

Learn the exact workflow for each marketplace

BuyerPilot uses separate extraction and processing for Alibaba and 1688. These focused guides explain what the extension reads, how duplicate suppliers are handled and how the final shortlist is produced.

Alibaba supplier rankingCompare product pricing, seller ratings, tenure, Trade Assurance and available business signals.1688 supplier rankingTurn Chinese marketplace listings into an English-readable supplier shortlist.Automatic supplier deduplicationPrevent repeated products from the same seller from occupying multiple ranks.Supplier ranking browser extensionUnderstand the complete browser workflow, security model and plan options.Supplier CSV exportKeep ranking inputs, links and supplier research in Excel or Google Sheets.China supplier vetting & shortlistingA practical supplier-vetting checklist for Alibaba and 1688 research before samples and final due diligence.Amazon FBA & private-label sourcingCompare upstream Alibaba and 1688 suppliers for private-label and e-commerce inventory sourcing.Alibaba vs 1688 sourcingUnderstand how the marketplaces differ and why BuyerPilot keeps their supplier analysis separate.Manufacturer vs trading companyUse business-type indicators as one part of a broader supplier comparison, not as a stand-alone verdict.

Frequently asked questions

What buyers should know before using BuyerPilot

How reliable is the BuyerPilot supplier ranking?

BuyerPilot is designed to identify and rank the strongest suppliers using the marketplace information available during the scan. It completes the time-consuming comparison work and gives you a highly useful, evidence-based shortlist. Before placing a final order, confirm current pricing, specifications, samples and commercial terms directly with the selected supplier.

Does Alibaba use the same calculation as 1688?

No. Alibaba and 1688 expose different supplier fields, so BuyerPilot keeps their extraction, ranking and CSV export logic separate.

How does automatic supplier deduplication work?

When several selected product listings belong to the same seller, BuyerPilot consolidates them into one supplier record before ranking. The supplier keeps its relevant product links, but repeated listings cannot fill multiple positions in the final shortlist.

Which plans include CSV export and advanced ranking priorities?

Free Trial and Starter include Standard ranking. Price Focused, Quality Focused and complete CSV export are available on Pro and Founder Lifetime. Locked options remain visible in the extension so the upgrade requirement is clear.

What happens when Alibaba or 1688 shows CAPTCHA or verification?

BuyerPilot does not bypass verification. Scanning pauses, the affected page remains available, and you can complete the marketplace verification manually before restarting the ranking process.

Why is complete CSV export a Pro feature?

The CSV contains the supplier intelligence behind the final rank: prices, ratings, tenure, business type, marketplace status, repeat-purchase data, confidence and source links. It lets you audit the comparison, keep permanent sourcing records and share research outside the browser.

What does Score Confidence mean?

Score Confidence shows how much of the weighted ranking data was actually available for that supplier. A lower-confidence result may still be useful, but it should be reviewed more carefully.

Is BuyerPilot affiliated with Alibaba or 1688?

No. BuyerPilot is an independent browser extension and is not endorsed by, operated by or affiliated with Alibaba.com or 1688.com.

Which browsers are supported?

BuyerPilot supports Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox on desktop. Use the browser section above for the official store links as each listing becomes available.

Start with Standard ranking

Test Standard supplier ranking for seven days

Use up to 50 Standard ranking sessions, then upgrade to Pro when you need CSV export, Price Focused or Quality Focused ranking.

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