How do I self-host changedetection.io?

changedetection.io can be deployed using Docker Compose. The AltStack provides a production-ready configuration that you can deploy on your own server. Simply copy the configuration and run it on any machine with Docker installed.

Is changedetection.io free to self-host?

Yes, changedetection.io is open source under the Apache-2.0 and free to self-host. Your only costs are the server infrastructure. A basic cloud VPS starts at around $5-10/month.

What programming language is changedetection.io built with?

changedetection.io is built with Python. It has 34,979 stars on GitHub, indicating strong community adoption and support.

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Quick Start

Create a directory

mkdir changedetectionio-self-hosted && cd changedetectionio-self-hosted

Create config file

Copy the content from the Config tab below into a file named docker-compose.yml

Deploy

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Metadata

License

Apache-2.0

Language

Python

Last Updated

10/13/2026

Configuration

yaml



# -------------------------------------------------------------------------
# 🚀 Created and distributed by The AltStack
# 🌍 https://thealtstack.com
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------

version: '3.8'

services:
  changedetection:
    image: dgtlmoon/changedetection.io:latest
    container_name: changedetection
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - "5000:5000"
    volumes:
      - ./datastore:/datastore

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