Where to Get Distill.io's Browser Extension, Apps, and Paid Plans
Distill.io offers a Chrome extension plus Firefox and Opera versions, mobile tracking apps, and paid plans for heavier monitoring needs. The free tier includes 25 local monitors, 5 cloud monitors, a 6-hour alert frequency, 1,000 checks per month, and 30 email alerts. If you need more than that, the paid plans page is the upgrade path.
Browser Extensions
The primary way to use Distill.io is through its browser extension. According to the site, the extension is available for:
- Chrome — the main download offered on the homepage
- Firefox
- Opera
If you visit the site on an unsupported browser, Distill.io displays a notice and prompts you to download one of the supported browsers (Chrome, Firefox, or Opera) before you can use the extension.
You can also request extension links by email: enter your email address in the "Get the Desktop Extensions" section, and Distill.io sends links to extensions for supported browsers to your inbox.
Mobile Tracking Apps
Beyond the desktop extensions, Distill.io provides tracking apps for mobile. The site's closing prompt — "Stay updated anywhere. Monitor on your phone" — points to mobile apps as a companion to the browser extension, so you can receive and review change alerts when you're away from your desk.
Free Plan Limits
The free tier is not unlimited. The homepage lists these quotas:
| Feature | Free Plan Allowance |
|---|---|
| Local monitors | 25 |
| Cloud monitors | 5 |
| Alert frequency | 6 hours |
| Checks per month | 1,000 |
| Email alerts | 30 |
Local monitors run in your browser and depend on your device being active; cloud monitors run on Distill.io's servers 24/7 and work even when your computer is off. The 6-hour alert frequency means free-plan alerts are batched rather than instant, and the 30 email alerts cap how many notifications you'll receive per period.
Paid Plans
For requirements beyond the free quotas — more monitors, faster alert frequency, or more alerts — Distill.io directs users to its paid plans. The site links to a pricing page ("Pricing" and "See our Paid Plans") where advanced options are listed. The homepage itself does not publish specific paid-tier prices or feature breakdowns, so check the pricing page directly for current numbers.
What You Can Monitor
The extension isn't limited to plain web pages. Distill.io's feature list includes:
- Custom tracking frequency — set how often a page is checked
- Smart conditions for notifications — only get alerted when a change matches your criteria
- 24/7 cloud monitoring — checks run server-side
- Single dashboard — manage all monitors in one place
- Version history — review past changes to a page
- Password-protected pages — monitor content behind a login
- PDFs and private pages — track changes in documents, not just HTML
Quick Start
- Open distill.io in Chrome, Firefox, or Opera (or request extension links by email).
- Install the browser extension.
- Select the part of a page you want to track.
- Distill.io monitors that selection in the background.
- Receive alerts via notification, email, SMS, or app when the content changes.
If the free quotas are enough for your use case, no payment is needed to start. If you hit the monitor, frequency, or alert limits, the paid plans page is where you compare upgrade options.