Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about using BevBay — whether you're hunting for the best price on a bottle or you run a store you'd like listed.

For Shoppers

What is BevBay?

BevBay is a free price-comparison search engine for wine, spirits, and beer. Search for any bottle and instantly see what hundreds of retailers charge, then click through to buy from whichever store you like.

Is BevBay really free?

Yes — completely free, with no account required and no paywall. Search as much as you want.

Does BevBay sell alcohol?

No. BevBay is a search and comparison service, not a store. We don't sell, ship, or deliver anything. When you find a price you like, you buy directly from that retailer on their own website.

How do I use it?

Type any wine, spirit, or beer into the search box. Narrow by category (wine, spirits, beer), sort by lowest price or most retailers, and set your country and state to focus on stores near you. Click a product to see every retailer that carries it, cheapest first.

How current are the prices?

Prices and availability come from each retailer's own product feed and are refreshed daily. Even so, prices can change at any time, so always confirm the final price on the retailer's site before buying.

Why is the price sometimes different when I click through?

The price you pay is set by the retailer at checkout, not by BevBay. It can differ because the retailer updated it, the item sold out, or taxes, fees, and shipping are added at checkout. The retailer's checkout price is always the one that counts.

Can I limit results to my area?

Yes. Use the country and state filters at the top of the page (United States is the default). BevBay shows retailers in the location you choose. Coverage is strongest in the U.S. and growing.

Can I get it shipped or delivered?

That depends entirely on the retailer and the alcohol-shipping laws in your state. BevBay shows you the listing and links you to the store; whether they can ship or deliver to you is up to them and the law.

Do I need to create an account?

No. There's no sign-up — just search.

How does BevBay make money if it's free?

Today BevBay is free for everyone, and our core price comparison will stay free to use. We may add optional paid features in the future, but we never take a commission on your purchases.

I found a wrong price or a problem — how do I report it?

We'd love to hear about it. Use our contact form or email team@bevbay.com.

For Retailers

How do I get my store listed on BevBay?

If your store publishes a standard product feed — such as a Wine-Searcher feed (winesearcherfeed.txt) or a Shopify feed — we can include it. Email us your feed URL or your ecommerce platform and we'll add you.

Is it free for retailers?

Yes — completely free. No listing fees, no commissions, and no pay-to-rank. Listing your products on BevBay costs you nothing.

What feed formats do you support?

The Wine-Searcher feed format (winesearcherfeed.txt), Shopify product feeds, and other common formats used by beverage-retail platforms. If you're not sure, send us your site and we'll take a look.

How often is my data updated?

We refresh listings from your feed daily, so shoppers always see your current prices and availability.

Do results favor retailers who pay?

No. There is no paid placement on BevBay. Results are ordered by relevance, price, and how widely a product is stocked — never by payment.

Will BevBay compete with me?

No — the opposite. BevBay doesn't sell anything. It sends high-intent shoppers who are searching for a specific bottle directly to your website to buy.

How do I correct or remove my listings?

Just email team@bevbay.com and we'll update or remove your listings within a reasonable time.

What's the catch?

There isn't one. BevBay is building the most complete beverage price-comparison site we can, and more retailers make it more useful for shoppers. Free exposure to ready-to-buy customers is the whole point.

I'm on a platform like Shopify or CityHive — can you still list me?

Yes, as long as your store exposes a product feed. We already ingest feeds from a range of beverage-retail platforms.

Do you offer anything beyond listings for retailers?

We also offer PriceGun, a competitive-pricing intelligence tool for independent beverage retailers. If you'd like to see where your prices stand against your competitors, get in touch.

How do I get in touch?

Email team@bevbay.com or use our contact form. We're glad to help you get set up.

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