changedetection.io

About

changedetection.io is a free, open-source website change detection, monitoring, and notification service originating from Australia. It serves as an alternative to tools like Visualping and Watchtower, focusing on simplicity in monitoring text changes on websites. The platform, licensed under a freemium model, offers features such as privacy focus, website change monitoring, content monitoring, a REST API, dark mode, and no tracking. It supports multiple platforms including Windows, Linux, Self-Hosted, Raspberry Pi, and Docker. Social links include a GitHub repository and a Twitter account. User reviews highlight its ease of setup, flexibility, reliability, and configurability, with some noting the need for technical training for installation and configuration. Users have found it useful for tracking theater tickets, product prices, and general website updates. Some reviews mention the availability of a paid hosting service and the potential need for proxy services to avoid detection on certain websites. The tool is praised for its integrations, filters, user-friendly web GUI, and responsive support.