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Synchronizations are the regular measurements PricePirate runs on a listing. They provide the data for metrics, reports, and price changes. Each synchronization of a listing uses 1 credit per marketplace — see Credits.

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Shop-wide defaults

You set the defaults for all listings centrally on the Settings page:
  • Daily synchronizations per listing: the default for newly connected listings. Already-connected listings keep their value.
  • Timezone: always applies shop-wide (default: Europe/Berlin).
  • Daily time window: the period over which synchronizations are spread evenly (default: 05:00 to 23:00).
  • Boost range and boost factor: schedule synchronizations more densely within a period, while the daily total stays the same.
The full description of these fields is under Settings.

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Per-listing settings

Individual listings can deviate from the shop default. You open a listing’s Synchronization settings in the Product settings — through the button next to an active row, or the Edit menu for a selection of several products.
„Synchronization settings“ modal with daily synchronizations, timezone, and boost time range

A listing's synchronization settings with the advanced settings revealed

Daily synchronizations: Sets how often the listing is synchronized per day (max. 16). Each synchronization uses 1 daily credit. Advanced settings: This toggle reveals additional fields:

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Credits and limits

A listing’s daily credit consumption follows its number of daily synchronizations. If activating or a changed synchronization exceeds your plan’s daily credit limit, the Daily credit limit reached dialog appears. See Product settings, Credits, and Billing.

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Synchronize sensibly

Volatile products benefit from more synchronizations; stable products need fewer, which saves credits. You can see which listings move the most in the activity report and from Price Volatility in the product metrics. Why volatility should drive the frequency, and when PricePirate warns about it, is explained on the Price volatility page.