Price trackers in Australia: how to track prices for free
A price tracker tells you what something really sold for, and alerts you when it drops. Here are the free options that work in Australia, and how to use them to avoid fake sales.
Updated 27 September 2026 · By SnagList, Sydney
Why track prices?
A "was" price only tells you what the store says. Price history tells you what the item actually sold for. The ACCC says a was/now saving can be misleading if the product was never sold at the higher price, or only briefly before the sale (ACCC guidance). Tracking prices is how you spot that.
1. Google price tracking (works in Australia)
Search for the product on Google, open its product card and choose Track price. You can set a target price. Google says it sends alerts by email and through the Google app when the price drops, and that price tracking is available in Australia. You need to be signed in to a Google account. Google: about price tracking.
Chrome also shows price tracking and price insights on some product pages. Chrome help.
2. camelcamelcamel for Amazon Australia
camelcamelcamel tracks Amazon Australia prices, shows price history charts and can email you when a price drops. Its browser extension, the Camelizer, shows the history while you're on the Amazon page.
3. Price comparison and history sites
Several Australian sites compare prices across stores and show history. OzBargain keeps a community list of price comparison sites, and CHOICE has compared price trackers. Check which stores each one covers.
4. SnagList tools
- Live sale tracker: what's on now and what's next, so you time your purchase.
- Watchlist: note what you want and the price you'd happily pay.
- Real deal checker: compare the sale price with the best price elsewhere, including delivery.
How to read price history
- Look at the lowest price over the last 3–6 months, not the "was" price.
- If today's price is near that low, it's a genuine deal.
- If the price jumped just before the sale, the discount is padded.
- If a big sale is weeks away, set an alert and wait.
Common questions
Is there a free price tracker in Australia?
Yes. Google's Track price feature works in Australia and sends alerts by email and the Google app. camelcamelcamel tracks Amazon Australia for free.
How do I get a price drop alert?
On Google, open a product card and select Track price, optionally with a target price. For Amazon Australia, set a price watch on camelcamelcamel.
How can I tell if a sale price is real?
Compare it with the product's price history over recent months. If it's close to the lowest price, it's a real deal.
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