Web platformE-commerce & marketplacesOriginal by Akakçe
Akakçe, Turkey's leading price comparison site, is a price comparison model that has become the go-to stop before shopping. Users see a product's price across dozens of stores on one page, check its price history to tell whether a discount is real and get notified when the price drops. The site does not sell anything; its value is defined by neutrality and up-to-date data. That trust keeps bringing users back.
For a similar website, the real work is a data pipeline that collects store data regularly: store XML feeds, API integrations and, where permitted, data collection bots. You need a product matching engine that links the same product across different stores, a price history database, price alerts and a tracking system that redirects clicks to stores and reports on them. The front end must be lean, SEO-focused and very fast.
How Akakçe works: the core user flow
How many apps and dashboards do you need?
User website and mobile web
Shoppers search for products, compare prices, check price history and set price alerts.
Store panel
Member stores manage their product feeds, monitor click and conversion reports and set advertising budgets.
Data and admin panel
The team manages data sources, matching errors, the category structure and store agreements.
Critical features of a product like Akakçe
Data collection pipeline
Store XML feeds, APIs and permitted data collection jobs run in scheduled queues, with prices and stock updated frequently.
Product matching engine
Identical products with different titles in different stores are merged into a single product page using barcodes, model codes and text similarity.
Price history chart
Past prices for every product are stored and charted, so users can judge whether a discount is genuine.
Price alerts
Users set a target price and receive an email or notification when the product drops below it.
Click tracking and reporting
Every click redirected to a store is logged, and stores receive traffic and conversion reports.
Specification comparison
Products in the same category can be compared side by side by technical specifications.
What goes into the first version, what comes later
First version (MVP)
- Store data collection via XML in selected categories
- Product matching and unique product pages
- Price comparison list and redirection to stores
- Price history logging and charts
- SEO-friendly category and product pages
Later releases
- Price alerts and notifications
- Store panel and cost-per-click billing
- Specification comparison
- Mobile app and barcode price lookup
Modules and how the budget is calculated
The budget is calculated with 360 SOFT’s pricing model from the modules below, about 22 screens and the project’s complexity: roughly 138 person-days for the full scope and 83 person-days for the first version. Every module you drop lowers the budget directly.
| Module | Phase |
|---|---|
| Sign-up, login, social login | First version |
| User profile and settings | First version |
| Roles and permissions | First version |
| Admin dashboard | First version |
| Product / content catalogue | First version |
| Advanced search and filters | First version |
| Email / SMS notifications | First version |
| Push notifications | First version |
| Reporting and analytics | Later release |
| Third-party API integration | First version |
| AI features (LLM, RAG, recommendations) | Later release |
| Barcode / RFID / handheld | Later release |
Hosting, SMS, map APIs, app store accounts and payment-provider fees are separate items. Maintenance and improvements (optional): €450 / month. We send a fixed written price within 24 hours after a free discovery call.
The hard parts
Matching accuracy
The same product listed under different names in different stores, plus variant differences, lead to false matches; machine learning and manual checks should be used together.
Data freshness
Showing stale prices destroys trust; pulling data frequently from thousands of stores requires a scalable queue infrastructure.
Legal and technical limits of data collection
Collecting data from store websites without permission can carry contractual and legal risks; wherever possible, work with feeds provided by the stores.
Business model
The core revenue model for price comparison sites is a cost-per-click fee charged for every click redirected to a store. Affiliate programmes that pay commission on sales, featured store slots on category pages and display advertising provide additional income. To preserve the perception of neutrality, paid placements should be clearly labelled.
Get a free quote for your project
Let us scope it together and send a fixed written quote within 24 hours. NDA on request; you own the source code.
Choosing a company to build an app like Akakçe
Most people searching “website like akakce” are really looking for a reliable app development company. When comparing quotes, check four things:
- Can you try similar products they have shipped, in the stores or live?
- Are the source code, design files, servers and store accounts transferred to you by contract?
- Do they show a working demo every two weeks, with written scope and acceptance criteria?
- Are maintenance, scaling and GDPR/security costs written into the quote?
Copyright and trademarks
A business model and features are generally not protected on their own, but the Akakçe name, logo, interface design, content and source code are. That is why we build a product with similar functionality but your own brand, design and code. This is not legal advice; we recommend a trademark search before launch.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to build a website like Akakçe?
A first version that collects data via XML in a few categories, matches products and shows price history can be ready in a few months. The store panel, price alerts and a mobile app are added in later phases.
How do I collect store prices?
The healthiest approach is for stores to share their product XML or API feeds with you. Stores are generally willing to provide this data in exchange for traffic; get legal advice before collecting data without permission.
Ready-made script or custom software?
In price comparison, the competitive edge lies in the data pipeline and matching quality. Ready-made scripts are weak in this layer, so custom software is recommended for a project that aims to scale.
Are there copyright or trademark issues?
The price comparison business model is free to use, but the Akakçe name, logo and design may not be used. The terms of use for stores' product images and descriptions should also be checked. This information is not legal advice.
