# Competitor price monitoring software business

A competitor monitoring product that began as a side project and grew into a systemised business with a team, so the owner now acts more like an investor.

| Tag | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Software and apps | 94% |
| Earns from | Subscriptions | 87% |
| Startup cost (estimate) | $1k to $10k | 57% (low) |
| Time (estimate) | Hands-off | 72% |
| Where | Online | 98% |
| Coding | Needs coding | 98% |

Source: [Ask HN: What was your best passive income in 2016?](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=13151069), Hacker News, inovica, 2016-12-11
Page: https://allsidehustleideas.com/ideas/competitor-price-monitoring-software-business-d28ccb

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