PryceScan vs Spreadsheets
Many retailers still track competitor prices in Excel or Google Sheets. PryceScan automates this entirely - monitoring prices daily, calculating optimal prices, and pushing changes to your ERP.
| Feature | PryceScan | Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|
| Automated daily price collection | Manual | |
| 2,000+ retail website coverage | Manual lookup | |
| AI pricing recommendations | ||
| Pricing rules engine | Formulas | |
| Price change alerts | ||
| Historical price tracking | Manual | |
| ERP integration | ||
| Team collaboration | File sharing | |
| International seller filtering | ||
| No data entry required | ||
| Shopify integration (import + price push) |
PryceScan Pricing
Free plan available. Paid from $49/mo.
Spreadsheets Pricing
Free (Excel/Sheets) but costs hours of manual work per week.
Where PryceScan wins
- Saves 10+ hours per week of manual price checking and data entry
- Never miss a competitor price change - monitoring runs daily automatically
- AI calculates optimal prices instantly vs spending hours on formulas
- Historical data builds automatically - no manual tracking required
Where Spreadsheets wins
- Zero software cost (if you ignore the time)
- Complete flexibility - any format, any calculation you want
Who should choose PryceScan
Any retailer currently spending more than 2 hours per week manually checking competitor prices. The time savings alone pay for the subscription many times over.
Who should choose Spreadsheets
Retailers tracking fewer than 5 products against fewer than 3 competitors, where the manual effort is truly minimal.
Try PryceScan Free
No credit card required. Free plan includes 1 product.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much time will I actually save?
Most retailers report saving 10-15 hours per week. PryceScan automates the entire data collection, comparison, and recommendation process that typically involves visiting dozens of websites manually.
Can I import my existing spreadsheet?
Yes. Export your product list as CSV and import directly into PryceScan. Map your columns (SKU, name, price, GTIN) during import and you're set up in minutes.
What if I only have a few products?
The free plan includes 1 product with unlimited competitor tracking - perfect for evaluating whether automation is worth it for your business.