[2026 Edition] Now that Furima Alert is unusable, what are the alternative Mercari monitoring tools?
Once upon a time, "Furima Alert" and "Furima Watch" were essential tools for Mercari resellers.
However, since 2025—
Services have shut down one after another. They are no longer usable.
"I can't manage my sourcing without those tools."
"Which alternative tools should I use?"
I hear these voices often. In this article, I have seriously searched for and compared tools that can actually be used as alternatives to Furima Alert and Furima Watch.
Why have free tools shut down one after another?
The main reasons are the following two:
Strengthening of API restrictions by flea market sites: Restricting access from external tools
Operating cost issues: It has become difficult to continue providing them for free
In other words, the era of "free alert tools" is over. From now on, you need to choose paid tools that are properly developed and maintained.
How to choose an alternative tool: 3 criteria
1. Is it continuously maintained?
Mercari frequently changes its specifications. Tools that are not continuously updated by the developer will suddenly stop working one day.
2. Is the search accuracy sufficient?
Many tools only allow keyword searches. To efficiently find profitable items, you need excluded keywords, category specification, price range specification, and (if possible) Boolean search.
3. Is the notification speed at a practical level?
Tools where notifications arrive 2-3 minutes later are almost useless in a competitive race. The ideal is within ten seconds or so from listing to notification.
Comparison of main alternative tools
*Fees and specifications are as of the time of writing (June 2026). Please check the official website of each tool for the latest information.
*"Measured 0.1 seconds or less" refers to the tool's internal search-to-notification processing time (as of the time of writing, varies by environment). Including the time it takes for the listing to be reflected on Mercari, it generally takes from a few seconds to over ten seconds from listing to notification arrival.
There is a 'sense of speed' that a table alone cannot convey. Furima Hunter is currently offering a 7-day free trial (all features included, no restrictions, and no automatic billing after the trial). The speed at which notifications arrive is best understood by trying it out rather than reading about it.
👉 Try it free for 7 days (no procedures required; if it's not for you, you can just leave it)
5 benefits of switching from Furima Alert
1. Notification speed is on a different level
It instantly searches up to 10,000 search keywords and detects items that match your criteria in under 0.1 seconds (internal processing). Even including the time it takes for the listing to reflect on Mercari, notifications arrive in as little as a few seconds to a dozen seconds after the item is posted.
2. Search accuracy is overwhelmingly high
Supports Boolean search (AND/OR/NOT). Allows for complex and precise condition settings.
3. Shortest procedure to purchase
One-click purchase. You can purchase directly from the notification, giving you a massive advantage in competitive bidding.
4. Abundant notification destinations
Choose from four options: LINE / Discord / Slack / Desktop.
5. Continuous maintenance by developers
Dedicated engineers respond quickly to Mercari's specification changes. You won't have to deal with the 'it suddenly stopped working one day' scenario repeatedly.
🔁 For those who want to graduate from the anxiety of 'it might stop working suddenly one day'. Try a tool built on the premise of continuous maintenance for free for 7 days (29,800 yen per month; no billing during the trial).
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For those who are 'worried because it's not free...'
One of the reasons Furima Alert ended was the limitations of a free model. Tools used by paying a fair price allow developers to continue maintenance, adapt to specification changes, and provide support.
'A tool you can use for free but don't know when it will end' versus 'a tool that is properly supported continuously.' Which one will you choose?
First, please judge for yourself with a 7-day free trial
Furima Hunter is currently running a 7-day free trial. You can experience the difference from Furima Alert, use all features without restrictions, and if it doesn't suit you, you can just stop (no automatic billing during the trial).
👉 Apply for a 7-day free trial
(If you continue, it is 29,800 yen per month; you can cancel at any time)
💡 If you are struggling because Furima Alert and Furima Watch have shut down, please let us know by clicking 'Like'. We will prioritize notifying you when we release a migration guide for those in the same situation!
🔍 If you want to compare various tools across the board, please also check out [2026 Latest] Thorough Comparison of Mercari Monitoring and Notification Tools.