Discount Bandit

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted discount tracking automation tool

Overview

Discount Bandit is an open-source automation tool for tracking product prices across multiple online retailers and alerting users when discounts hit custom thresholds. It integrates with popular e-commerce APIs, supports scheduled scans, and offers alert channels like email or Telegram. Deployable via Docker for quick setup, it’s self-hosted—so your data stays private. The dashboard lets you manage tracked items, adjust thresholds, and view price history easily, making it ideal for budget-conscious shoppers or small businesses.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  discount_bandit:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: discount-bandit
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Multi-retailer price monitoring
Custom discount threshold alerts
Docker-powered deployment
Multiple alert channels (email, Telegram)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Discount Bandit hard to install?

No—Discount Bandit uses Docker, so setup is straightforward with a docker-compose file. The official docs provide step-by-step guides, though basic command-line and Docker familiarity helps.

? Is it a good alternative to CamelCamelCamel?

Yes—unlike CamelCamelCamel (Amazon-exclusive and cloud-based), Discount Bandit supports multiple retailers and is self-hosted, giving you full data control. It’s perfect for cross-platform price tracking.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Discount Bandit is open-source (permissive license) with no hidden costs. You only pay for your hosting server or cloud instance if you don’t use a local machine.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Automation

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Self-hosted (full data privacy)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Flexible cross-platform tracking

Cons

⊖ Requires basic Docker/server knowledge
⊖ Limited to supported retailers/APIs
⊖ Needs updates for API changes