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Scout vs ShopSavvy
Both stand on competitor price monitoring software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Scout combines daily price tracking with catalogue, availability, and paid media comparisons. The free offer is a one-time report; ongoing dashboard access is for Connective3 clients and priced on request.
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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+5
ShopSavvy offers consumer price comparison alongside a separate product-data API. The consumer service is free; API Starter is $49/month and includes 1,000 monthly credits with a 14-day free trial.
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| Scout | ShopSavvy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | ShopSavvy Pro: $29.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 16 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | connective3.com | shopsavvy.com |
| On competitor price monitoring software | #8 of 39 | #5 of 39 |
Scout: what it does well
- Tracks more than 2.4 million products across 150 retailer sources.
- Refreshes competitor prices daily.
- Reports include SKU-level recommendations and action plans.
- Shows availability gaps and category- and brand-level comparisons.
What to know first
- The free offer is one pricing snapshot, not ongoing access.
- Ongoing access is limited to Connective3 clients.
- The report requires a website URL and 3–5 competitors.
ShopSavvy: what it does well
- Mobile barcode scanning compares prices across stores.
- Watchlists can alert users to price drops and restocks.
- Price histories cover multiple retailers.
- Desktop assistant compares products, prices, and deals.
- Consumer service is described as free.
What to know first
- Restock alerts apply at supported retailers.
- API plans have monthly credit allowances.
- The privacy notice says transmission cannot be guaranteed fully secure.
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