Live supplier rankings on Alibaba + 1688

BuyerPilot: 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.

  • 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 official Chrome Web Store, Microsoft Edge Add-ons, or Mozilla Firefox Add-ons listings.

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
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
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
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
Real BuyerPilot walkthrough

See the complete workflow from selection to shortlist

Watch BuyerPilot working on a real marketplace screen—from selecting products and ranking suppliers to reviewing the final shortlist.

Real walkthrough

BuyerPilot from product selection to ranked suppliers

A complete real-screen demonstration with narration. See how BuyerPilot turns marketplace listings into a structured supplier shortlist.

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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.

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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

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Search normally

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

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Select and rank

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

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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.

🔥 Limited-time 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 · 75% off

Starter

$5/month
Regular price $20/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
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🔥 Founder launch offer · 75% off

Founder Lifetime

$100one time
Regular price $400

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 BuyerPilot plans 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 quickly evaluate suppliers, filter noise, and create a verified shortlist.

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.
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. Official BuyerPilot listings are live in the Chrome Web Store, Microsoft Edge Add-ons and Mozilla Firefox Add-ons.

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.