Competitor Analysis REST API for Developers

Competitor Analysis REST API for Developers

For teams that need programmatic access to competitive intelligence data, GoScreenAPI's Competitor Watch platform provides a comprehensive REST API. Build custom integrations, automated workflows, internal dashboards, and data pipelines using structured JSON responses that cover all aspects of competitor monitoring.

The API follows RESTful conventions with Bearer token authentication, consistent response formats, and comprehensive endpoint coverage. Whether you're building a custom competitive intelligence dashboard, integrating competitor data into your CRM, or automating report generation, our API provides the foundation you need.

Available API Endpoints

The Competitor Analysis API provides access to all monitoring data:

• Competitor health status and uptime history
• Pricing data with historical changes and plan details
• Feature comparison matrices and change logs
• Technology stack detection results and change history
• SEO metrics and performance scores
• Social proof metrics across platforms
• Alert configuration and event history
• Report generation triggers and download URLs

Authentication and Access

API access uses Bearer token authentication. Generate your API key from the Competitor Watch dashboard and include it in the Authorization header of each request. Keys can be rotated at any time, and you can create multiple keys for different integrations or environments.

Rate Limiting and Usage

API rate limits are generous for typical integration use cases. Pro users get sufficient capacity for building real-time dashboards and automated workflows. All responses include rate limit headers so your integration can handle throttling gracefully. For high-volume enterprise use cases, custom rate limits are available upon request.

Developer Integration Examples

Common integration patterns include:

• Custom Slack bots that post competitor updates to specific channels
• Internal dashboards combining competitor data with your own metrics
• CRM integrations that surface competitor intelligence during sales calls
• Automated workflows that trigger actions based on competitor events
• Data warehouse pipelines for long-term competitive trend analysis

Webhook Callbacks

In addition to polling endpoints, the API supports webhook callbacks for real-time event delivery. Configure webhook URLs to receive POST requests when competitor changes are detected — pricing updates, downtime events, feature changes, and more. This enables event-driven architectures without constant polling.

The API complements our built-in alert system by providing programmatic control over notifications and data access. Use the API to build custom alert logic that goes beyond our standard rule engine, or to integrate competitor events into your existing monitoring infrastructure.

For teams already using our API monitoring features, the Analysis API provides a natural extension — monitor competitor APIs while accessing your own competitive data programmatically. Include API-sourced data in automated reports for comprehensive analysis.

API access is available on the Pro plan. Start with our free plan to explore the platform, then upgrade for full API access. View pricing details and API documentation in your dashboard.