Keepa: what it is, how it works & who it's for

Amazon price history tracker with price drop alerts and a browser extension

Updated · Pricing checked October 2026

What is Keepa?

Keepa is an Amazon price tracking service that records the price history of products and alerts you when prices drop or items come back in stock. Its browser extension places interactive price charts directly on Amazon product pages, so shoppers and sellers can see how a price has moved over time without leaving the listing. Keepa covers ten Amazon marketplaces, including the US, UK, Germany, Japan, Canada and India.

Keepa serves two groups. Bargain hunters use it to avoid paying an inflated price and to catch real discounts and Lightning Deals. Amazon sellers, especially online arbitrage and wholesale sellers, use its historical charts to study sales rank, offer counts and Buy Box price trends before they buy inventory. Keepa GmbH, the company behind it, is based in Germany and also offers a paid data subscription for deeper seller research.

Keepa at a glance

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How does Keepa work?

  1. Install the extension

    Add the Keepa extension to your browser. No account is needed to start seeing price charts on supported Amazon sites.

  2. Open an Amazon product

    A Keepa chart appears on the product page and shows the history of Amazon, new and used prices.

  3. Set a price watch

    Choose a target price or an availability alert, and Keepa notifies you when the product reaches it.

  4. Compare marketplaces

    Check the same product's price across other Amazon locales to spot cheaper options.

  5. Go deeper with data

    Sellers can use keepa.com and paid data features to study sales rank, offers and stock signals before buying inventory.

Keepa key features

Price history charts

Interactive charts show how a product's price has changed over time. They make it easy to tell a genuine deal from a recycled list price.

Price drop alerts

Price watches notify you when a product falls below the price you set. This is useful for planned purchases and restocking.

Back-in-stock and deal alerts

Keepa can alert you when an item becomes available again and can track Lightning Deals.

International price comparison

Compare a product's price across supported Amazon locales. Buyers and arbitrage sellers can use this to find cross-border gaps.

Hidden price and stock signals

The extension can reveal minimum advertised prices hidden on Amazon and third-party seller stock counts. Sellers use this to gauge competition.

Zero-click integration

Charts load automatically on Amazon pages without adding extra buttons. You get history data with no extra steps.

Daily deals on keepa.com

The website lists daily price drops across Amazon categories. It suits shoppers who browse for bargains rather than track one item.

Why use Keepa?

  • Keepa shows whether a current Amazon price is actually low compared with its history.
  • Price watches save you from checking product pages over and over.
  • Basic tracking and charts are free, with no account needed for the extension.
  • Sellers get historical sales rank and offer data that Amazon does not show.
  • It covers ten Amazon marketplaces in one tool.

Who is Keepa best for?

A good fit for

  • Shoppers who want to time Amazon purchases
  • Online arbitrage and wholesale Amazon sellers
  • Sellers checking a product's demand history before buying stock
  • Deal sites and bloggers tracking Amazon price drops

Less suited to

  • Sellers who need keyword research or listing optimization
  • Shoppers who track prices on stores other than Amazon
  • Users who want a polished, beginner-friendly interface

Keepa pricing

Pricing modelFreemium
Free planYes
Free trialNot confirmed
Starting priceSee the official pricing page

Price history charts, price watches and the browser extension are free. A paid monthly data subscription unlocks extended seller data; its current price is shown inside the Keepa site and was not confirmed for this page.

Prices checked October 2026. Vendors change plans often, so confirm on the official website before you buy.

Keepa pros and cons

Pros

  • Free price history and alerts
  • Charts appear directly on Amazon product pages
  • Covers ten Amazon marketplaces
  • Useful sales rank and offer data for sellers

Cons

  • Charts can be hard to read for new users
  • Only tracks Amazon, not other retailers
  • Advanced seller data requires a paid subscription

Keepa integrations and platforms

Works with

  • Amazon

Available on

  • Web
  • Chrome extension

Keepa alternatives

Keepa FAQ

Is Keepa free?

Yes, the core of Keepa is free. You can install the browser extension, view Amazon price history charts and set price drop alerts without paying, and the extension works without an account. Keepa also sells a paid data subscription that unlocks deeper seller data, such as extended sales rank and offer history, for research and product sourcing.

What is Keepa used for?

Keepa is used to track Amazon price history and get alerts when a product drops to a target price or comes back in stock. Shoppers use it to avoid fake discounts. Amazon sellers use Keepa charts to study sales rank, number of offers and Buy Box prices before deciding whether to stock a product.

Which Amazon sites does Keepa support?

The Keepa extension supports Amazon in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, Italy, Spain, India and Mexico. You can compare a product's price across these locales from the chart, which helps both shoppers looking for a better price and sellers looking for cross-border opportunities.

Keepa vs CamelCamelCamel: what's the difference?

Both track Amazon price history and send price drop alerts. Keepa embeds richer charts directly on Amazon pages and adds seller-focused data such as sales rank, offer counts and hidden stock signals, plus a paid data tier. CamelCamelCamel is simpler and aimed mainly at shoppers who want basic price alerts.

Is Keepa safe to use?

Keepa is published by Keepa GmbH, a company based in Germany, and its extension is listed on the Chrome Web Store. It needs access to Amazon pages to insert charts and stores settings locally. As with any extension, review the permissions it requests and install it only from the official store listing.

Sources

This overview is based on Keepa's official website and documentation, checked October 2026.