Accio is an AI-powered B2B sourcing engine developed by Alibaba Group, designed to streamline global trade for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Launched in November 2024, Accio leverages advanced natural language processing and large language models to simplify the procurement process.
Achievements
– Reached over 1 million users within five months of launch.
– Supports multiple languages, including English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Korean, and Japanese.
– Integrates data from Alibaba's extensive network, offering access to 50 million businesses and 1 billion product listings across 100+ markets.
Accio aims to empower SMEs by providing efficient, AI-driven tools for global sourcing, enhancing competitiveness in the international marketplace.
What is it?
Accio is an AI-powered combination of
consulting, procurement, and financial analysis for your company. The platform
integrates multiple workflows into one solution, which is trusted by over
500,000 buyers around the world. The system offers 24/7 supplier matching and
price quoting, with support for over 200 million products. Join us as we show
you exactly how you can use Accio for your next business venture!
How It Works
The interface that Accio is based on is
very simple. All you have to do is enter a text description of your desired
product. The site will then search for matching items on Alibaba.com, 1688.com,
and europages. Moreover, you will be able to directly chat with the seller,
send general inquiries, and even order with just a few clicks.
Additionally, you can use the site’s
“Business research” feature to explore your topic, its market trends, sourcing
suppliers, business solutions, and more. This part of the platform is highly
AI-driven, with a chatbot that returns text, links, images, and more. But that
is not all! It also automatically quotes its sources, which is very helpful for
additional research.
Highlights
1. Pro Search:
allows you to make 3x more complex queries than the conventional search.
2. Business:
Research helps you customize your business plan, as well as analyze your social
media post and account potential.
3. Image:
Search allows you to get custom designs based on your image and text query.
4. The site’s similarity to a classic online store or AI chatbot chat page makes it very
intuitive to use.
Use Cases
Are you looking for a new product for your
store? Search Accio’s library of over 200 million products and get into contact
with the supplier today!
Are you composing your first business plan?
Talk to Accio’s AI-powered chatbot in its “Business Research” section to get
things rolling now!
Do you want a cheap product? Forget about
shady online stores or annoying discount emails, buy your product directly from
the supplier on Accio.
Accessibility and Developer Options
The website is fully accessible from your
chosen Android, iOS, Windows, or macOS device. However, we recommend that you
use it on a desktop device. You can even download an app version. However,
there is no API endpoint at the moment, so developer options are limited.
Compatibility
Accio is, surprisingly, compatible with
more than just English. You can enter search queries in your chosen language
and still get results. The solution is also compatible with image queries.
These can be done online or in the dedicated app. Moreover, you can change the
general language and currency to match your preferences.
Company
We could not find any information about the
company behind Accio at the time of the review. However, the site does accept
feedback, so it should be possible to interact with the owners.
