DEALSONAR VS DEALSCOUT

DealSonar vs DealScout: free alerts or profit maths?

DealScout has a generous free tier. DealSonar answers a different question: not just what got listed, but whether it is worth buying.

Start free trial See pricingUpdated September 2026

SHORT ANSWER

DealScout is the better free option if all you need is a notification that something got listed. DealSonar is for when you buy to resell and the notification alone is not enough. Matching alerts can include eBay sold comps, a profit estimate after fees and postage, and AI filtering so wrong models, parts-only and buyer ads are less likely to reach you.

Side by side

DEALSONARDEALSCOUT

Free tier7-day free trial (card required)1 Scout, checks hourly

Paid from£25/moroughly $20/mo

Runs inAny browser, nothing to installiOS / Android app

MarketplacesFacebook Marketplace, Vinted, eBay, OfferUpFacebook Marketplace, Craigslist

Junk filteringAI filter drops wrong models, parts-only, and buyer adsPositive and negative keyword filters

eBay sold compsYes, low / median / high from recent soldsNo

Profit calculatorBuilt-in calculator (fees + postage)No

Monitor setupLive shortly after you saveNew Scouts can take up to 2 hours

Alert channelsDashboard, Email, Discord, TelegramPush notifications

Free tier

DEALSONAR: 7-day free trial (card required)
DEALSCOUT: 1 Scout, checks hourly

Paid from

DEALSONAR: £25/mo
DEALSCOUT: roughly $20/mo

Runs in

DEALSONAR: Any browser, nothing to install
DEALSCOUT: iOS / Android app

Marketplaces

DEALSONAR: Facebook Marketplace, Vinted, eBay, OfferUp
DEALSCOUT: Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist

Junk filtering

DEALSONAR: AI filter drops wrong models, parts-only, and buyer ads
DEALSCOUT: Positive and negative keyword filters

eBay sold comps

DEALSONAR: Yes, low / median / high from recent solds
DEALSCOUT: No

Profit calculator

DEALSONAR: Built-in calculator (fees + postage)
DEALSCOUT: No

Monitor setup

DEALSONAR: Live shortly after you save
DEALSCOUT: New Scouts can take up to 2 hours

Alert channels

DEALSONAR: Dashboard, Email, Discord, Telegram
DEALSCOUT: Push notifications

Updated September 2026. DealScout figures from its App Store, Google Play and AlternativeTo listings. DealSonar is not affiliated with DealScout.

Where the two products actually diverge

FILTERING

Fewer junk pings in the feed

DealScout relies on exact Scout terms plus keyword include/exclude. DealSonar still searches by keyword, then uses an AI relevance filter to drop wrong models, accessories-only, and buyer ads before they clutter your results.

DECISION DATA

The alert helps you decide whether to buy

A notification tells you something exists. DealSonar can attach recent eBay sold comps and a profit estimate after fees and postage, so you judge margin before you open chat.

SPEED TO LIVE

Monitors start working quickly

DealScout notes new Scouts can take up to two hours to finish setting up. A DealSonar monitor is typically watching shortly after you save it.

BEING STRAIGHT WITH YOU

When DealScout is the better choice

You want a free tool and you are not reselling. DealScout's free Scout with hourly checks costs nothing. DealSonar has no permanent free tier (only a 7-day trial).
You need Craigslist. DealScout covers it. DealSonar covers Facebook Marketplace, Vinted, eBay, and OfferUp.
You prefer a phone app with push notifications over a browser dashboard. DealScout is app-first.

FAQ

Does DealScout show eBay sold prices?+

No. DealScout alerts you that a listing appeared. Working out resale value and profit is on you. DealSonar attaches sold comps and a profit figure to matching results.

Is DealScout's free plan enough?+

For casual bargain hunting, often yes: one Scout checking hourly. For reselling, hourly is often too slow, and there is no profit data on the alert.

Does DealSonar use exact keyword matching?+

Monitors start from your keyword search on each marketplace. DealSonar then applies an AI relevance filter so wrong models, parts-only listings and buyer ads are less likely to alert you.

Does DealSonar have a free trial?+

Yes. Every paid plan includes a 7-day free trial. A card is required to start. You can cancel during the trial.

Stop guessing what a listing is worth

Sold comps, profit estimates, and AI filtering on matching pings. Facebook Marketplace, Vinted, eBay, and OfferUp in one dashboard.