Distill.io is a cloud-based service and browser extension that monitors selected sections of web pages for changes. It operates in the background to provide instant alerts through notifications, emails, SMS, or apps. Users can customize tracking frequencies and conditions, manage all monitors from a single dashboard, and maintain version histories of monitored pages including password-protected and PDF content.

Key Features

Custom Tracking Frequency Allows users to define how often web pages are checked for changes.

• Flexible timing intervals
• Supports frequent monitoring for critical pages

Smart Conditions for Notifications Users can set specific criteria to trigger alerts only when relevant changes occur.

• Avoids unnecessary notifications
• Focused monitoring based on content changes

24/7 Monitoring on the Cloud Continuous monitoring hosted in the cloud ensuring reliability and uptime.

• No need for local computer to be on
• High availability with 99.99% cloud uptime

Single Dashboard Management Centralized interface to manage all monitored pages and settings.

• Easy overview of monitored items
• Simplifies monitoring of multiple pages

Version History Maintenance Keeps historical logs of all detected changes on monitored pages.

• Enables review of previous states
• Useful for compliance and tracking

Monitor Password-Protected Pages and PDFs Supports monitoring of content behind authentication and in PDF format.

• Extends usability to secured or complex web content
• Monitors diverse content types

Browser Extensions and Mobile Apps Available as extensions for major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Opera) and mobile tracking apps.

• Convenient access across devices
• Enables local and cloud monitoring

Benefits

Time-Saving Automation Eliminates manual page refreshing and checks.

• Automatic alerts reduce effort
• Frees up time for other tasks

Improved Responsiveness Immediate notifications on relevant changes.

• Stay informed in real-time
• Enables quick decisions or actions

Versatile Monitoring Handles varied web content including secured pages and PDFs.

• Broad applicability for different use cases
• Useful for competitive intelligence, price tracking, news monitoring

User-Friendly Management Dashboard and condition-based alerts simplify complex monitoring setups.

• Easy to set up and use
• Suitable for both novice and advanced users