Alibaba.com - B2B marketplace

What it is

Alibaba.com - B2B marketplace is a shopping app from Alibaba Mobile. It is free to download, rated Teen, and has been on Google Play since October 17, 2012. The most recent update in the data is October 29, 2026.

The listing describes a marketplace for sourcing products from suppliers around the world. It is aimed at buyers who purchase in volume, not casual shoppers.

What it does well

The app has 500,000,000+ installs and 3,073,064 ratings, averaging 4.36. Of those ratings, 73.6 percent are five stars and 10.4 percent are four stars.

Sourcing is the center of the pitch. The description says you can discover ready to ship products across industries, and use Request for Quotation to tell suppliers what you need and receive quotes. A Trade Assurance service is said to protect orders and payments.

There is a support layer around the purchase. The listing mentions freight forwarder partnerships for land, sea and air shipping with tracking, along with production monitoring and inspection services meant to cut delays and quality risks. It also describes livestreams and factory tours where you can talk to manufacturers in real time.

Language coverage is broad. The page says the app supports 17 languages and 54 local currencies, and it includes a real-time translator for talking to sellers. The category list is huge, ranging from apparel and electronics to chemicals, machinery, packaging and agriculture.

Where it falls short

The ratings show a wider gap than some peers. 9.5 percent of voters gave one star and 2.2 percent gave two. That is nearly one in eight. The data cannot say what lies behind it.

The listing also leaves out the details a buyer would want most. It gives no prices, minimum order quantities or fees for services like inspection and shipping. It mentions discounts and promotions, but not what they are. These services are described as available, but the page does not say where.

The Teen rating is unusual for a business tool and the listing does not explain it.

Who it suits

Sellers on online stores and small importers who want to compare suppliers will find the most use. Casual shoppers looking for single items should expect an app built for bulk buying. Ask suppliers directly about costs and terms before ordering.