Spread
Real-Time New Zealand Supermarket Data via API and MCP
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What is Spread?
Market intelligence platform for New Zealand grocery retailers offering real-time price comparison data, competitor analysis, and margin optimization. Also provides a developer API for building grocery market-aware applications.
Spread pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
7-day free trial (card required). Business plans and API plans available; specific pricing not shown in excerpt.
Spread pros
- Dual offering: business dashboard for price decisions + developer API for building grocery apps
- Real-time market data with exact product matching across multiple retailers and regions
- Price history and trend visualization to track competitor movement and promotions
- Decision support tool compares cost, current price, and target margin with market context
Spread cons
- Limited to New Zealand grocery market only
- Observed prices are not wholesale quotes or guaranteed availability
- Specific pricing tiers not fully detailed on landing page
Frequently asked questions about Spread
Does Spread automatically change my prices?
No. Spread provides decision support only and never automatically changes prices in your shop, website, or point-of-sale system.
What data sources does Spread use?
Real-time observed prices from multiple New Zealand supermarket groups, with product identity, store location, freshness, and historical movement tracked.
Can developers integrate Spread into their apps?
Yes. Spread offers REST API, OpenAPI clients, and MCP tools for building comparison apps, budgeting tools, AI assistants, and price alert features.