Never overpay again. Price tracking tools show you historical prices, alert you to drops, and help you time purchases for maximum savings. Here are the best options and how to use them.
Why Track Prices?
Online prices fluctuate constantly. A product might be $50 today, $65 tomorrow, and $35 next week. Without historical data, you cannot know if a “sale” is actually a good deal.
Best Price Tracking Tools
CamelCamelCamel (Amazon)
The gold standard for Amazon price history. Shows price trends over months/years, alerts you when prices drop below your target, and has a browser extension (The Camelizer).
Honey (Multi-Retailer)
Browser extension that tracks prices across many retailers, shows price history, and automatically applies coupon codes at checkout. Owned by PayPal.
Keepa (Amazon)
More detailed than CamelCamelCamel, showing seller data and Buy Box history. Excellent for serious Amazon shoppers and resellers.
Google Shopping
Shows current prices across retailers and sometimes indicates if a price is “low” or “typical” compared to historical averages.
How to Use Price Tracking Effectively
- Set alerts below the current price – Pick a target 10-20% below today’s price
- Check historical lows – Major sales often match previous lows
- Watch for patterns – Some products drop on specific days or seasons
- Combine with sale periods – Black Friday prices are predictable; set alerts for October
- Be patient – Unless urgent, wait for your target price
When to Buy vs Wait
Buy now if: Price is at or near historical low, item is limited stock, or you need it immediately.
Wait if: Price is at historical high, a major sale is approaching (Black Friday, Prime Day), or the item is not urgent.