Amazon Price Tracker

Updated September 2026 with how camelcamelcamel works today, Keepa as an alternative, step-by-step alert setup, and answers to common questions.

I don’t know about you, but I like getting a deal. I don’t like overpaying for things when I know that they might go lower in a couple of months especially tech stuff. Let’s be honest, our tech gear is cool for about 2 years and we’re ready for something new. That’s why I love camelcamelcamel.com. Before I go on, I should say, I’m not being paid for this endorsement, I just found the site extremely useful and wanted to share my knowledge of it with others.

When you visit http://www.camelcamelcamel.com, it’s pretty easy to search for what you’re looking for. Once you’ve found that if you go to the bottom of the page, you can find a place to input your email and Twitter name, along with the target price of what you want the item for. This page also gives you handy information about the last time your item ever went down with a pretty nifty chart. Like, take my watch information below for example.

This camelcamelcamel watch is for a “Timex Ironman Women’s Watch”. I’ve had this watch for about 3 years. It’s pretty damaged so I’m in the market for a new one and I want the exact same one. Once I find something I like, I stick with it – which enforces the knowledge of it’s easier to keep a customer, than get a new one. So if you’re in the market for something new, be sure to check the price on camelcamelcamel.com before you buy, that shiny new gadget might historically be lower in October instead of now.

photo credit: BurgTender via photopin cc

Is camelcamelcamel still around in 2026?

Yes. More than a decade after I wrote this, camelcamelcamel is still free and still does the same core job: it shows you an Amazon product’s price history and emails you when the price drops to your target. A few things have changed since 2013, though.

• Alerts come by email now. I wouldn’t count on the Twitter alert option I mentioned above. Email is the dependable way to get notified.
• There’s a browser extension. The Camelizer adds a button to your browser so you can see price history and set an alert right from the Amazon product page, without copying links back and forth.
• You can track more than one price. Charts usually show Amazon’s own price and prices from third-party sellers, both new and used. Pay attention to which one you’re watching.

Other price trackers worth knowing

Keepa is the other big name. Its browser extension puts a detailed price history chart right on Amazon product pages, and it can send alerts too. Some people prefer its charts because they show so much at once. Keepa has a free tier and a paid tier with more data.

Honestly, you don’t need both. I’d pick one, install its extension, and get in the habit of glancing at the chart before you click Buy.

How to set up a price alert, step by step

1. Find the product on Amazon and copy the page link.
2. Paste the link into the search box on camelcamelcamel (or open the Camelizer extension while you’re on the product page).
3. Look at the price history chart. Note the lowest price in the last year and how often it drops.
4. Set your target price. Pick something realistic, near the low points you’ve seen, not a number the item has never hit.
5. Enter your email and save the alert.
6. When the email arrives, check the listing before you buy. Make sure it’s the same model, size, and color, and look at who is actually selling and shipping it.

Tips for getting the best price

• Watch the big sale seasons. Prices on tech in particular tend to dip around Prime Day, Black Friday, and the holidays. The chart will show you whether that pattern holds for your item.
• Don’t chase a fake discount. A “list price” that’s crossed out doesn’t mean much. The history chart tells you what the item really sells for.
• Buy when the need is real. A tracker is a tool for patience, not a reason to buy things you don’t need.
• Check the seller. An unusually low price from an unfamiliar third-party seller deserves a second look at reviews and return policy.

I still love a good deal, and I still think a few seconds of checking a price chart is one of the easiest money-saving habits you can build. Set the alert, walk away, and let the deal come to you.

Frequently asked questions