Rate limiting controls how many API requests can be made within a specific time period. Understanding these limits will help you optimize your integration with our unified API.

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Platform-Specific Rate Limits

When using Kariz’s unified API endpoints, your requests are passed directly to their respective e-commerce platforms. As a result, these requests are subject to each platform’s unique rate limiting policies:
PlatformTypical Rate Limits
Shopify2 requests/second
Amazon1-5 requests/second
WooCommerceDepends on hosting (typically 5-25 requests/minute)
BigCommerce150-450 requests/30 seconds (varies by plan)
MagentoSelf-hosted, depends on server configuration
When building your integration, consider implementing exponential backoff and retry logic to handle potential rate limit errors gracefully.

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Enterprise Cached Data Option

For enterprise plans, Kariz offers a cached data option that provides significantly higher throughput:

Enterprise Cached Data Limits:
  • 500 requests per 10-second window
  • Per organization basis
  • Available for all read endpoints
  • No dependency on platform-specific limits
This cached approach allows you to bypass the normal rate limits imposed by specific platforms like Amazon or BigCommerce, making it ideal for high-volume use cases or when you need more consistent performance.