# idealo API > idealo returns product prices and shop offers through a workflow and API. idealo, also known as idealo.de, compares a product across online shops in the chosen country and returns offers, prices, and shop details. Compare prices needs a product name and accepts an optional country and maximum number of offers. - Page: https://fous.com/tools/idealo - Handle: `@idealo` - Category: [Commerce](https://fous.com/tools/category/commerce) - Source website: https://idealo.de - Last verified: Sep 29, 2026 ## Methods ### Compare prices Operation `compare_prices`, version 1. 1 credit per completed call. Failed calls without a completed billing receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted. Compare the best-matching product across online shops in the chosen idealo country. Prices include shipping where shown; price trend is unavailable when the public chart has no readable value. **Input** | Field | Type | Required | Example | Description | |---|---|---|---|---| | `country` | string | no | `"United Kingdom"` | Country name or two-letter code, for example Germany or DE. | | `product` | string | yes | `"Sony WH-1000XM5"` | Product name to compare, for example Sony WH-1000XM5. | | `max_offers` | integer | no | `25` | Maximum number of cheapest offers to return, for example 20. | **Input schema** ```json { "type": "object", "required": [ "product" ], "properties": { "country": { "type": "string", "default": "Germany", "description": "Country name or two-letter code, for example Germany or DE.", "examples": [ "United Kingdom", "France" ] }, "product": { "type": "string", "description": "Product name to compare, for example Sony WH-1000XM5.", "examples": [ "Sony WH-1000XM5", "Dyson V15" ] }, "max_offers": { "type": "integer", "default": 20, "maximum": 50, "minimum": 1, "description": "Maximum number of cheapest offers to return, for example 20.", "x-fous-developer": true, "examples": [ 25, 5 ] } }, "additionalProperties": false, "examples": [ { "country": "United Kingdom", "product": "Sony WH-1000XM5", "max_offers": 25 }, { "product": "Sony WH-1000XM5" }, { "country": "France", "product": "Dyson V15", "max_offers": 5 } ] } ``` **Output** | Field | Type | Example | Description | |---|---|---|---| | `offers` | array | | | | `offers[].price` | number or null | `173.49` | | | `offers[].shop_name` | string or null | `"a1techdeals.com"` | | | `offers[].offer_link` | string or null | `"https://www.idealo.co.uk/relocator/relocate?categoryId=2520&offerKey=2794cdf9a82c1cec917ddbf5b21cb00e&pos=1&price=173.4` | | | `offers[].shop_rating` | string or null | `"2,3"` | | | `offers[].total_price` | number or null | `173.49` | | | `offers[].delivery_time` | string or null | `"Delivery: by Thu 01.10."` | | | `offers[].shipping_cost` | number or null | `0` | | | `offers[].shop_rating_count` | integer or null | `1797` | | | `currency` | string | `"GBP"` | | | `price_trend` | string or null | | | | `lowest_price` | number or null | `173.49` | | | `product_name` | string | `"Sony WH-1000XM5"` | | | `number_of_offers` | integer | `48` | | | `idealo_product_link` | string | `"https://www.idealo.co.uk/compare/201949755/sony-wh-1000xm5.html"` | | **Example input** ```json { "country": "United Kingdom", "product": "Sony WH-1000XM5", "max_offers": 25 } ``` **Example output** ```json { "offers": [ { "price": 173.49, "shop_name": "a1techdeals.com", "offer_link": "https://www.idealo.co.uk/relocator/relocate?categoryId=2520&offerKey=2794cdf9a82c1cec917ddbf5b21cb00e&pos=1&price=173.49&productid=201949755&sid=336689&type=offer", "shop_rating": null, "total_price": 173.49, "delivery_time": "Delivery: by Thu 01.10.", "shipping_cost": 0, "shop_rating_count": null }, { "price": 173.49, "shop_name": "a1techdeals.com", "offer_link": "https://www.idealo.co.uk/relocator/relocate?categoryId=2520&offerKey=4c6f7e78b6c55cef21934d204a8e3396&pos=2&price=173.49&productid=201949755&sid=336689&type=offer", "shop_rating": null, "total_price": 173.49, "delivery_time": "Delivery: by Thu 01.10.", "shipping_cost": 0, "shop_rating_count": null }, { "price": 173.49, "shop_name": "a1techdeals.com", "offer_link": "https://www.idealo.co.uk/relocator/relocate?categoryId=2520&offerKey=a39b28267245d22310bba60bc92db62a&pos=3&price=173.49&productid=201949755&sid=336689&type=offer", "shop_rating": null, "total_price": 173.49, "delivery_time": "Delivery: by Thu 01.10.", "shipping_cost": 0, "shop_rating_count": null } ], "currency": "GBP", "price_trend": null, "lowest_price": 173.49, "product_name": "Sony WH-1000XM5", "number_of_offers": 48, "idealo_product_link": "https://www.idealo.co.uk/compare/201949755/sony-wh-1000xm5.html" } ``` ## Quick start Replace `YOUR_API_KEY` with a Fous API key. To create one, open Developers at the bottom of Fous Studio, turn on Developer mode, then go to API keys (https://app.fous.com/keys). Change the values in `input` to run the same tool on new data. ```bash curl 'https://api.fous.com/v1/query' \ --fail-with-body --silent --show-error --max-time 180 \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \ --data-raw '{ "api": "@idealo", "visibility": "public", "operation": "compare_prices", "version": 1, "input": { "country": "United Kingdom", "product": "Sony WH-1000XM5", "max_offers": 25 }, "response": { "format": "json" } }' ``` ```python # Save as fous.py and run with python3 fous.py. No packages needed. import json import urllib.error import urllib.request api_key = "YOUR_API_KEY" body = json.loads("{\n \"api\": \"@idealo\",\n \"visibility\": \"public\",\n \"operation\": \"compare_prices\",\n \"version\": 1,\n \"input\": {\n \"country\": \"United Kingdom\",\n \"product\": \"Sony WH-1000XM5\",\n \"max_offers\": 25\n },\n \"response\": {\n \"format\": \"json\"\n }\n}") request = urllib.request.Request( "https://api.fous.com/v1/query", data=json.dumps(body).encode("utf-8"), headers={ "Authorization": f"Bearer {api_key}", "Content-Type": "application/json", }, method="POST", ) try: with urllib.request.urlopen(request, timeout=180) as response: result = json.load(response) except urllib.error.HTTPError as error: raise RuntimeError(f"HTTP {error.code}: {error.read().decode('utf-8', errors='replace')}") from error if result.get("success") is False: raise RuntimeError(result.get("error", {}).get("message", "Request failed")) print(json.dumps(result["data"]["output"], indent=2)) ``` ```typescript // Save as fous.mts and run with npx tsx fous.mts. const apiKey = "YOUR_API_KEY"; const response = await fetch("https://api.fous.com/v1/query", { method: "POST", headers: { "Authorization": `Bearer ${apiKey}`, "Content-Type": "application/json", }, signal: AbortSignal.timeout(180_000), body: JSON.stringify({ "api": "@idealo", "visibility": "public", "operation": "compare_prices", "version": 1, "input": { "country": "United Kingdom", "product": "Sony WH-1000XM5", "max_offers": 25 }, "response": { "format": "json" } }), }); type ApiResult = { success: boolean; data?: { output: unknown }; error?: { message: string } }; const result: ApiResult = await response.json(); if (!response.ok || result.success === false) { throw new Error(result.error?.message ?? `HTTP ${response.status}`); } if (!result.data) throw new Error("Missing API response data"); console.log(result.data.output); ``` ## Use from an AI assistant Connect this tool to Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Codex and any MCP client as its own MCP server. Each method is a typed tool whose arguments are the method’s input. - Server URL: `https://api.fous.com/mcp/tools/idealo` - Authorization: `Authorization: Bearer ` **Tools** - `compare_prices`: Compare prices. 1 credit per completed call. Failed calls without a completed billing receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted. - `fous_get_run`: the result of a run that was still going, by its `request_id`. Free. Claude Code: ```bash claude mcp add --scope user --transport http fous-idealo https://api.fous.com/mcp/tools/idealo --header "Authorization: Bearer ${FOUS_API_KEY:?Set FOUS_API_KEY to your Fous API key}" ``` To give the assistant every tool, connect `https://api.fous.com/mcp`: it finds one with `fous_search_tools` and runs it with `fous_run_tool`. Setup for other clients: https://fous.com/llms-full.txt. ## Use cases - Compare total prices across shops, including shipping where shown - Identify the lowest price for a product - Review shop ratings and delivery times - Track product price trends when a readable chart value is available ## FAQ ### Can I run it with my own inputs? Yes. Change the inputs in Studio and press Run, or send new inputs from your code, or ask a connected AI assistant. ### Can I call this idealo tool as an API? Yes. Send a POST request to /v1/query with your Fous API key and the inputs, and get JSON back. ### How much does it cost? Each completed run costs 1 credit. Failed runs without a completed receipt are free; completed work can remain charged if delivery is interrupted. With pay as you go, a credit costs 1¢. Monthly plans cost less per credit. ### Do I need a idealo account? No. You only need a Fous account. ### How current is the data? Fous gets the data from idealo.de when you run it. Some results are reused for up to 24 hours, and results that use your account or key are never reused. It was last verified on Sep 29, 2026. ### Which shops offer this product, and at what prices? Compare prices returns matching shop offers, prices, and delivery details for the product and chosen country. ### What is the lowest price for this product? Compare prices returns the lowest price among the matching offers. ### Is a price trend available for this product? Compare prices returns a price trend when the public chart has a readable value. ## Related - [PriceRunner API](https://fous.com/tools/pricerunner.md): Compare prices for products offered by online shops. - [IKEA API](https://fous.com/tools/ikea.md): IKEA helps shoppers find country-dependent product details, prices, photos, reviews and assembly information, and check store stock where IKEA provides it; some countries are unsupported. - [Google Shopping API](https://fous.com/tools/google-shopping.md): Google Shopping shows product offers, prices, ratings, delivery and store links; results vary by country and listings, totals need shown shipping, and typical ranges may be missing. - [Zalando API](https://fous.com/tools/zalando.md): Search clothes and shoes on Zalando country shops. - [Amazon API](https://fous.com/tools/amazon.md): Amazon returns publicly shown product listings, prices, details, ratings, reviews, current best sellers, and Today's Deals; availability and content vary by store, location, and access. - [AliExpress API](https://fous.com/tools/aliexpress.md): AliExpress returns product listings and selected product details, including prices, variants, reviews, and destination-specific shipping options shown for the displayed variant. - [Best Buy API](https://fous.com/tools/best-buy.md): Best Buy returns US electronics and appliance listings, prices, deals, specifications, images, reviews, and nearby store pickup and shipping details; prices and availability can change by location and before checkout. - [Idealista API](https://fous.com/tools/idealista.md): Idealista provides homes for sale and rent in Spain, Italy and Portugal, plus current property listings and latest monthly asking prices per square metre for published areas. - [All Commerce tools](https://fous.com/tools/category/commerce)