# Groq vs SoldFetch

> Groq: Fast, OpenAI-compatible inference API for open models, running on custom LPU chips
> SoldFetch: eBay sold-listing data for apps and AI agents.

- Groq profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/groq
- SoldFetch profile: https://finderatlas.com/tools/soldfetch
- Comparison page: https://finderatlas.com/compare/groq-vs-soldfetch
- Last reviewed: October 2026

## Verdict

Groq and SoldFetch are both Developer Tools tools. Groq scores higher in FinderAtlas's editorial review (8.6 vs 7.7 out of 10). Both have a free plan or trial. Only Groq offers an API.

### Choose Groq if

- You want a tool built for Low-latency LLM API calls.
- Listed speeds of about 280 to 1,000 tokens per second on hosted models.
- OpenAI-compatible API and Responses API support, so migration is mostly a base URL change.

### Choose SoldFetch if

- You want a tool built for pricing items from observed eBay sold listings, price monitoring, feeding eBay data to AI agents over MCP.
- Clear unit-based pricing with plans from $0 to $79 per month and hard caps instead of surprise overage.
- Failed requests are not charged.

## Pricing

| | Groq | SoldFetch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium |
| Free plan or trial | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $0 | $0 |

## Features

| Feature | Groq | SoldFetch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LPU inference | Yes | Not listed |
| OpenAI-compatible API | Yes | Not listed |
| Open model catalog | Yes | Not listed |
| Speech models | Yes | Not listed |
| Built-in tools and MCP | Yes | Not listed |
| Batch and Flex tiers | Yes | Not listed |
| Structured outputs and reasoning | Yes | Not listed |
| Spend limits and projects | Yes | Not listed |
| LoRA inference | Yes | Not listed |
| Category search | Not listed | Yes |
| Item lookup | Not listed | Yes |
| Sold listings search | Not listed | Yes |
| MCP server | Not listed | Yes |
| Agent skill | Not listed | Yes |
| Unified schema | Not listed | Yes |
| Multiple eBay sites | Not listed | Yes |
| Free playground | Not listed | Yes |
| No charge for failures | Not listed | Yes |

## Platforms

| Platform | Groq | SoldFetch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | No | No |
| macOS | No | No |
| iOS | No | No |
| Android | No | No |
| API | Yes | No |
| Browser Extension | No | No |

## Groq strengths

- Listed speeds of about 280 to 1,000 tokens per second on hosted models
- OpenAI-compatible API and Responses API support, so migration is mostly a base URL change
- Free tier with an API key, and pay-as-you-go pricing with no monthly fee
- Low per-token prices, for example $0.15 input and $0.60 output per 1M tokens for GPT OSS 120B
- Includes speech-to-text and text-to-speech models alongside text models

## Groq limitations

- Only hosts a curated set of open models; no proprietary frontier models such as GPT or Claude
- Some models, including Llama 3.3 70B, are enterprise-only and require contacting sales
- Free tier rate limits are low for production use
- No public pricing page on groq.com; prices sit in the developer docs
- Preview models can be discontinued at short notice

## SoldFetch strengths

- Clear unit-based pricing with plans from $0 to $79 per month and hard caps instead of surprise overage
- Failed requests are not charged
- Native MCP server and agent skill alongside REST
- Candid about limits: unverified sale dates and displayed (not final) prices
- Public playground to try searches without signing up

## SoldFetch limitations

- Not an official eBay API; data comes through unnamed upstream providers
- Sale dates and accepted-offer prices are unverified, and verified date filters and email exports are unavailable
- Operating company, location and team are not disclosed
- Only three eBay sites enabled; no uptime commitment outside enterprise agreements

## FAQ

**Is Groq better than SoldFetch?**

It depends on your workflow. Groq is built for Low-latency LLM API calls. SoldFetch is built for pricing items from observed eBay sold listings, price monitoring, feeding eBay data to AI agents over MCP.

**What are the key feature differences between Groq and SoldFetch?**

Groq: Fast, OpenAI-compatible inference API for open models, running on custom LPU chips. SoldFetch: eBay sold-listing data for apps and AI agents.

**Does Groq or SoldFetch have a free plan?**

Yes, both do. Groq is freemium and SoldFetch is freemium, and each has a free plan or trial.

**Which is cheaper, Groq or SoldFetch?**

Both can be used for free. Paid plans differ in limits and features, so compare the tiers in the pricing table above.