Help Centre

Find answers to common questions

Getting Started

How do I create an account?

Visit app.prycescan.com and click 'Start Free'. Sign up with your email and you will be guided through the onboarding process.

1Company Info-
2Import Products-
3First Scan
How do I add my first product?

Go to Products > Add Product. Enter the SKU, name, and GTIN (barcode). PryceScan will automatically search for competitors.

ProductsAdd Product
How long until I see competitor prices?

Competitor prices are typically available within 24 hours of adding a product. Google Shopping results appear first, followed by marketplace and retail website data.

Google Shopping~1 hour
Retail websites~24 hours

Pricing Rules

What is a SmartPrice?

A SmartPrice is the optimal price calculated by PryceScan based on your pricing rules and current competitor data. It represents the recommended price for each product.

SmartPrice Recommendation

$748.95

$1.00 from current

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Can I have multiple rules?

Yes. Rules can target different brands, categories, or individual products. When multiple rules apply to the same product, priority determines which rule wins.

Electronics - Beat CheapestCategory: Electronics
Priority 1
KitchenAid - Match AverageBrand: KitchenAid
Priority 2
What happens if no competitors are found?

If no competitor data is available, the SmartPrice is not calculated. Your current price remains unchanged until competitor data becomes available.

No competitors found yet. Competitor discovery runs daily.

Competitors

How does competitor discovery work?

PryceScan searches Google Shopping for each product using its GTIN or name. Retailers found selling the same product are added as competitors. You can include or exclude any competitor.

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Google Shopping
9 competitors
What is international seller detection?

PryceScan identifies sellers shipping from overseas or operating as grey market importers. You can choose to exclude these from your pricing calculations.

AliExpress StoreInternationalShips from ChinaExcluded
Can I add competitors manually?

Yes. Go to Competitors and add a domain manually. PryceScan will start monitoring that retailer for your products.

CompetitorsAdd Competitor

Billing

How do I upgrade my plan?

Go to Settings > Billing and select your desired plan. Payment is processed through Stripe. Upgrades take effect immediately.

PRO$399/mo500 products
Upgrade
Can I switch between monthly and annual billing?

Yes. Contact [email protected] to switch your billing cycle. Annual billing saves 20%.

How do I cancel?

Go to Settings > Billing > Manage Billing. Cancel through the Stripe portal. You retain access until the end of your billing period.

SettingsBillingManage Billing

API

How do I get an API key?

Go to Settings > API Keys and generate a new key. API access requires the Pro plan or above.

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What are the rate limits?

Pro: 60 requests/minute, 10,000/month. Advanced: 120 requests/minute, 100,000/month. Enterprise: custom limits.

Pro

60/min

Advanced

120/min

Enterprise

Custom

Where is the API documentation?

Full API documentation is available at prycescan.com/developers.

View API docs

Account

How do I invite team members?

Go to Settings > Team and click 'Invite'. Enter their email and select a role. They will receive an invitation link.

Alex T.Admin
Sam L.Manager
Jordan R.Viewer
How do I export my data?

Go to Reports to export products, price history, and competitor prices in CSV or Excel format. You can also export approved SmartPrices for re-import into your e-commerce platform.

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How do I delete my account?

Contact [email protected] to request account deletion. Your data is retained for 30 days before permanent deletion.

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