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How big is the price difference, really? We analysed our own data
Median 35 %, an average of €120 apart: we analysed 166 tracked products to find out what buying at the right moment is actually worth.
We now read every shop's terms of service — and we're failing at exactly the right step
A background job now reads each new shop's terms of service and checks whether automated price tracking is allowed. What works, what doesn't, and why.
When shops lock us out — why some prices don't refresh
Otto, Adidas, and other big retailers block our scraper with bot detection. How DealMonitor now recognises that — and why trying harder isn't the answer.
Three small features that make DealMonitor better in everyday use
Three dashboard improvements you'll notice every time you check your trackers: mark-as-bought, bulk actions, and a mobile dashboard that feels right.
Smarter Price Alerts and Self-Healing Trackers
DealMonitor now only notifies you on real price lows — and trackers that lose their price element can repair themselves with a single click. Here's how.
Invite Friends and Unlock Tracker Slots
DealMonitor now has a referral program: invite friends and you both get more tracker slots and premium credits. Here's how it works.
Import Senarai Hajat Anda — Steam & Amazon dalam Satu Klik
Ciri import senarai hajat baharu DealMonitor mengimbas senarai Steam atau Amazon anda, membolehkan anda memilih item, menetapkan harga yang diingini dan mengimport semuanya sekaligus.
1 Year of DealMonitor: From Idea to Price Tracker
One year ago, the idea for DealMonitor was born. A look back at 12 months of development — from the first line of code to 145 users and a Chrome extension.
v0.12: HTTP-First Scraping and the End of Selenium Dependency
DealMonitor v0.12 introduces HTTP-first scraping with curl_cffi TLS fingerprinting, flight price tracking via APIs, and smart header rotation.
Regime Change: How CatBoost Dethroned Our Previous Price Detection Model
This weekend CatBoost replaced LightGBM as our best price detection model. A behind-the-scenes look at our ML pipeline.
The 5 Best Price Comparison Tools in 2026 — Compared
Which price comparison tool is the best? We compare DealMonitor, Google Shopping, Keepa, CamelCamelCamel, and Honey — with pros and cons for every use case.
Amazon Price History: How to Track Prices the Right Way
Learn how to view Amazon price history and track prices over weeks and months. With a price tracker, you can spot real deals and avoid fake discounts.
v0.11: API Integrations for Etsy, Game Stores, and Multi-Price Tracking
DealMonitor v0.11 adds Etsy Open API v3, IsThereAnyDeal for game prices, multi-price tracking per URL, and shop scrape mode auto-learning.
Already Thinking About Christmas Gifts? Yes, March Is the Right Time.
Track gift prices early and spot real Black Friday bargains. Three real-world examples show how much you can save with price history.
v0.10: Tackling Amazon and AliExpress with APIs
DealMonitor v0.10 integrates Amazon Creators and AliExpress affiliate APIs, adds currency forcing for Amazon shops, and bypasses the Steam age gate.
How Online Shops Trick You Into Buying — And How to Fight Back
The psychology behind urgency tactics, fake discounts, and dark patterns — and how a price tracker puts you back in control.
DealMonitor Goes Beta: Everything That's New
DealMonitor officially enters beta! A look back at the features that got us here: Telegram and push notifications, dark mode, AI price detection, and more.
The Ultimate Guide to Smart Online Shopping
Master smart online shopping with this comprehensive guide. Learn research strategies, price comparison tactics, and tools to get the best deals every time.
v0.8: Dark Mode, Error Monitoring, and Our First Blog Posts
DealMonitor v0.8 brings dark mode with system detection, Sentry error monitoring, an SEO-optimized blog, Vitest frontend tests, and desktop navigation.
v0.7: Web Push Notifications and Dashboard Search
DealMonitor v0.7 adds Web Push notifications, dashboard search, toast messages, health checks, async delivery, and database performance improvements.
How AI Detects Prices on Any Website
Learn how machine learning extracts accurate prices from any online store. Discover why AI-powered price detection outperforms traditional scraping methods.
v0.6: Telegram Notifications, Tracker Groups, and Sharing
DealMonitor v0.6 adds Telegram bot notifications, tracker groups with drag-and-drop, share via link, CSV export, check priority, and price statistics.
5 Ways to Save Money with Price Alerts
Discover 5 proven strategies to save money using price alerts. Learn how to set target prices, time seasonal sales, and maximize your savings on every purchase.
v0.5: Google OAuth and 9 Languages from Day One
DealMonitor v0.5 adds Google OAuth authentication, multi-language support for 9 locales, a landing page with feature overview, rate limiting, and email verification.
How to Track Prices Online
Learn the best methods to track prices online and never miss a deal. Discover browser extensions, price alerts, and AI-powered tools that save you money.