Geizhals

Geizhals is an Austrian product and price comparison service operated by Preisvergleich Internet Services AG in Vienna. Its origins date to 1997, when founder Marinos Yannikos created a hardware price comparison as a hobby project. The platform helps shoppers compare retailer offers and product specifications before buying.

From hardware listings to a broad catalog

The service began with computer hardware and expanded into electronics, household appliances, leisure and other categories. Geizhals says its catalog contains more than 2.5 million listed products. Its sites serve shoppers in several European markets, while the Austrian platform remains a central part of the business.

Detailed product comparisons

Users can filter products by technical specifications, price and other attributes, then place selected models in comparison lists. Geizhals says its team researches product data and updates its catalog. Pages can also combine retailer offers with product reviews and test reports.

Track prices and save choices

Product histories show how listed prices have changed over time. Shoppers can set alerts for target prices and collect items in wish lists. The mobile app includes a barcode scanner that can identify a product and compare its online offers.

Independent shopping information

Geizhals presents itself as an independent intermediary between users and retailers rather than a shop. The service is free to use, including many comparison tools without an account. The company reports around 3.5 million monthly users. It also publishes buying guides and lets users review products and retailers.