- GitHub stars
- 34,939
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Latest release
- 0.60.9
12 October 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Python, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
579 commits
Replaces
Paid products changedetection.io can stand in for.
How to self-host changedetection.io
changedetection.io runs on Python and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is changedetection.io free?
Yes. changedetection.io is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host changedetection.io?
Yes. changedetection.io runs on Python and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does changedetection.io replace?
People use changedetection.io instead of Visualping.
Is changedetection.io still maintained?
The last change to changedetection.io's code was on 12 October 2026, with 579 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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