changedetection.io
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changedetection.io - The best and simplest self-hosted free open source website change detection monitoring and notification service. An alternative to Visualping, Watchtower etc. Designed for simplicity - the main goal is to simply monitor which websites had a text change for...
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- Freemium • Open Source
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Australia
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- Windows
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
- Raspberry Pi
- Docker
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I'm using it self-hosted on Cloudron, with more than 300 watches configured. it is the most reliable and configurable solution in this field. a must have for everyone.
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A very functional tool for tracking changes on websites, but its installation and configuration requires special technical training, which most users do not have.
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Subscription that costs $9 per month + free version with limited functionality.Written in
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- Updated Jun 21, 2025
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Great instructions to setup. Super flexible and helps me track all sorts of things I would normally just forget about. Actual improvement on my life.
I'm using it self-hosted on Cloudron, with more than 300 watches configured. it is the most reliable and configurable solution in this field. a must have for everyone.
A very functional tool for tracking changes on websites, but its installation and configuration requires special technical training, which most users do not have.
Editted: The browser app requires an $8.99 subscription. The Windows install, which I haven't done, recommends a Python Pip install.
UNTRUE!!! All code is available HERE https://github.com/dgtlmoon/changedetection.io and you can get to THAT LINK by following the GitHub icon on their homepage!!! you are totally wrong
um, no, but the fact that the program is free makes the program free.
It only cost money if you want THEM to host it for you. If you self-host, its free. That's why its labelled as "Freemium".
If you had actually scrolled down and read the Github page you would have found the installation instructions and links to the wiki for install help.
When you click the listed link, it is for a Chrome Browser app which requires an $8.99 subscription. However, it is possible that a Windows installation (which requires a Python installation) provides a free service.
You are right. Indeed, some of the functionality of this FOSS application is paid. This functionality concerns its availability to people without computer education. "Free only for our own".
Open source & easy to use
Life saver app, don't remember how many times it helped me buy theater tickets from the best seats. Thanks!
Changedetection.io is a total lifesaver for keeping tabs on website changes. It's super user-friendly and you get real-time alerts, which is awesome for staying on top of things like price drops or news updates. Plus, you can tweak it to track exactly what you need, so you're not bombarded with pointless notifications.