UPC Scanner · Gating Checker
Brand Contact Finder
Three tools in one dashboard. Scan bulk UPCs for ROI, check Amazon selling restrictions with step-by-step approval paths, and find brand wholesale contacts with a ready-to-send email. The SmartScout wholesale alternative included in every plan.
Three tools, one sourcing workflow
Bulk UPC/EAN Scanner
Paste up to 30 UPC or EAN codes — one per line. For each code you instantly get: Amazon ASIN match, current price + 30/90-day average, BSR + estimated monthly sales, FBA fees + referral fee breakdown, break-even cost, and gating status. Enter your cost price per row to calculate profit and ROI on the spot.
Brand Contact Finder
Enter any brand name and get a complete wholesale outreach card: website, wholesale email, phone, Amazon storefront, Brand Registry status, MOQ estimate, discount tier, known distributors, and approval chance rating. Plus a ready-to-send wholesale inquiry email — just copy and go.
Amazon Gating Checker
Paste a list of ASINs or category names. For each, you get the exact gating level (Open / Requires Approval / Brand Gated / Hazmat), difficulty rating, list of approval requirements, estimated approval time, and the exact Seller Central path to submit your application.
From sourcing list to live listing in 4 steps
Run the UPC Scanner
Paste UPC/EAN codes from your sourcing list — store shelf app, wholesale catalog PDF, or supplier sheet. Hit Scan.
Filter by gating & ROI
The table shows gating status and break-even cost immediately. Enter your cost for each row to see profit and ROI calculated live.
Check the brand
For any interesting brand, switch to the Brand Contact tab. Enter the brand name, get the wholesale email and a ready-to-send pitch.
Submit your approval
For restricted items, use the Gating Checker to get the exact invoices and steps you need, then follow the Seller Central path provided.
Seller Niche vs SmartScout vs Helium 10
Wholesale tools should be part of the platform, not a paid add-on.
| Feature | Seller Niche | SmartScout | Helium 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk UPC/EAN scanner | ✓ Up to 30 per scan | ✓ UPC Scanner | Chrome ext. only |
| Inline ROI calculator | ✓ Per row, real-time | Limited | Separate tool |
| Gating level per ASIN | ✓ + difficulty + path | Basic | Basic |
| Brand contact + email | ✓ With email template | Contact data only | Not included |
| Distributor suggestions | ✓ 2-3 per brand | Not included | Not included |
| Approval requirements detail | ✓ Step-by-step | General info | General info |
| FBA fee breakdown per UPC | ✓ Referral + FBA split | Fee data available | Fee calculator sep. |
| Included in base plan | ✓ All plans | Paid tier required | Paid tier required |
Built for every sourcing model
Scan shelf barcodes with your phone, paste the UPC list when you're back. Instantly filter by profitable + open in seconds.
Run UPC batches from wholesale site PDFs or browser extension grabs. The ROI column tells you which deals to buy without opening a spreadsheet.
Use Brand Contact to reach brands directly. Get the email template, distributor list, and approval chance before you invest time chasing a brand that's already gated or non-cooperative.
Frequently asked questions
What is Amazon 'gating'?
Amazon restricts certain brands and categories to sellers who have received explicit approval. Being 'gated' means you cannot list that product without first submitting invoices and/or a brand authorization letter. The gating level varies from easy (auto-approved in Seller Central) to blocked (brand refuses 3rd-party sellers entirely).
How accurate is the UPC-to-ASIN matching?
UPC matching is powered by Keepa's product index, which covers virtually all Amazon catalog items with known UPCs/EANs. If a UPC isn't in Keepa's index (very new products, private-label only), the AI module generates realistic estimated data as a fallback.
What does the brand contact data include?
Each brand card includes: company name, wholesale email, phone number, website, Amazon storefront link, Brand Registry and Amazon gating status, estimated MOQ and discount tier, known US distributors, approach tips, red flags, and a ready-to-send wholesale inquiry email.
Is this tool for FBA or FBM sellers?
Both. The fee calculator covers FBA fees (fulfillment + storage) and referral fees. The gating checker returns the seller type (FBA / FBM / Both) supported for each ASIN.
Which marketplaces are supported?
Amazon US, UK, DE, FR, and TR for all three tools. Gating rules and category structures differ by marketplace — run separate checks per market.
How is this different from SmartScout?
SmartScout's UPC Scanner is strong for data breadth but doesn't include an inline ROI calculator, brand email templates, or step-by-step ungating instructions. Seller Niche bundles all three into one workflow and includes it in the base plan — SmartScout's equivalent features require the higher-tier plan.
Scan your first batch free
No SmartScout subscription. No Excel gymnastics. Paste UPCs, get ROI, send the email — done.