Turn lost electronic part searches into revenue by recommending in-stock alternates. Our no-code solution runs on top of your existing tech stack.
Built on the trusted AI engine that cross-references all leading component manufacturers.
The AltScout Method
Follow the journey from a no-stock search to an in-stock alternate recommendation, five connected stages. AltScout runs on top of the stack you already own.
AltScout dynamically triggers cross-reference searches based on configurable inventory states — out-of-stock, overstock, obsolete, allocated, and more — surfacing in-stock alternates at the moment you need them.
Next, we embark on part verification, rigorously validating each part number against trusted databases to ensure it’s a genuine manufacturer issued MPN. Accuracy and authenticity are key before moving forward.
The SnapChip AI cross-referencing engine provides exact match, verified pin-to-pin compatible alternates for +100 million electronic components.
Maximize value by focusing spend on high value parts, strategic manufacturers, overstock, you name it. Set spending limits by time period or campaign.
Alternates are seamlessly displayed using your existing style, without disrupting the tech stack you already run. When the searched-for item is out-of-stock, research shows users will pursue exact replacements 70% of the time.
Return on Investment
AltScout produces immediate revenue recovery results by converting out-of-stock searches into revenue generating in-stock alternate recommendations in real time.
Click-through rate
Research shows B2B buyers will pursue exact match alternates 70% of the time when the searched for item is out-of-stock.
Search performance increase
With an average of 3.5 alternates for +100 million parts, AltSearch improves your RFQ or cart check out results by 3x.
Return on ad spend
50x ROAS means you see $50 in revenue for every $1 spent. In practice this varies widely, from a low of 12x to over 120x.
80% of consumers have exited a site because of poor-performing search. 56% of consumers are likely to continue if alternative products are suggested upon zero search results being shown.
The Future of Ecommerce Search, Nosto
For most tech and B2B sectors, achieving 3x ROAS or higher indicates strong performance. This benchmark reflects the complex sales cycles and high-value transactions common in these industries.
ROAS Benchmarks By Industry, Ziggy
Easy to Implement
AltScout is a powerful no-code solution that produces immediate, customized results with almost no effort on your end.
AltScout lives on top of the platforms you already run and orchestrates recommendations through your existing search, commerce, and customer channels.
Search, storefront, ERP, PIM, CRM, analytics, and API channels connected
FAQ
The questions that come up most often when teams consider bringing AltScout on board.
AltScout turns dead-end searches into guided alternate paths by recommending in-stock, exact replacements when the requested part is out of stock.
No. AltScout sits on top of the systems you already operate and returns recommendations seamlessly displayed inside your existing product, search, RFQ, or cart workflows.
Yes. Teams can prioritize inventory states, target manufacturers, lifecycle conditions, commercial margin, campaign goals, and other rules that shape when alternates appear.
AltScout is priced to align with the value it creates. Pricing varies based on search traffic, component coverage, cross-reference volume, and in-stock alternates. Customers can choose between a per-recommendation model or pay-per-click pricing, with the former typically providing the best predictability and implementation simplicity. Because AltScout converts missed searches into revenue opportunities, we expect most customers to achieve +$12 in revenue for every dollar spent with us (+12x ROAS), well above typical digital advertising benchmarks.
AltScout compares manufacturer part numbers across normalized technical attributes, package context, lifecycle signals, and cross-reference intelligence to find exact-match, pin-to-pin compatible alternates.
Yes. The system is designed for distributor-scale part libraries and can work against large component universes, high-volume search activity, and fast recommendation lookups.
Low-confidence candidates can be suppressed, flagged for review, or routed into a separate workflow so customers only see recommendations that meet your threshold.
AltScout evaluates normalized technical attributes, package compatibility, lifecycle data, and cross-reference signals each time it finds alternates. Intelligent controls help ensure only recommendations meeting your objectives are presented.
Most deployments begin with part identifiers, availability signals, and the context needed to decide when a recommendation should be triggered and displayed.
No. AltScout can operate on product, search, and inventory context without requiring personally identifiable customer data for the core alternate recommendation workflow.
Yes. Production, staging, and sandbox environments can use separate credentials, rate limits, and deployment paths so teams can test safely before launch. AltScout uses authenticated access and environment-specific credentials to help protect each integration. Access can be scoped to the systems and workflows required for your deployment.
No. AltScout does not leave cookies or collect any user information. Your privacy policies, or even SOC 2 compliance, are not impacted.
AltScout is connected through a lightweight no-code workflow that returns recommended alternates into the surfaces your team already controls.
A typical pilot can start with a focused set of inventory rules, manufacturers, or high-value part families before expanding across more categories and search paths.
Yes. AltScout returns recommendation data, while your site or application controls the design. AltScout does not interfere with your analytics tags or conversion tracking.
Yes. We recommend teams begin with a focused group of manufacturers, product categories, or high-value search scenarios. This provides a practical way to validate results before expanding AltScout across additional workflows.
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Start recovering lost revenue by displaying in-stock alternates using the same stack you already run. Book a call to arrange a live demo and see exactly how it will look on your site.
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