What to look for in a UK FBA scanner app
A scanner app's only real job is to help you answer one question fast: should I buy this to resell on Amazon? For UK retail arbitrage specifically, that means it needs to handle UK realities, not just bolt a £ sign onto US logic.
- UK marketplace data — prices, Buy Box and demand from Amazon.co.uk, in GBP.
- Accurate UK FBA fees and VAT — referral fee, fulfilment fee and VAT handled correctly, or your "profit" is fiction.
- Maximum buy price — the ceiling you can pay and still hit your target ROI.
- Competition signals — FBA seller count and Buy Box pressure, because profit alone doesn't mean you'll get sales.
- Demand signals — Best Sellers Rank (BSR) and price history (Keepa-style) so you avoid slow sellers.
- Speed in-store — a clean camera scan and clear numbers you can read in seconds with one hand.
The apps compared at a glance
Pricing and features change frequently — always confirm on each provider's official site. This table reflects the general positioning of each tool in 2026.
| Tool | Best for | UK focus | Free to start | Typical price (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axivelo | Fast in-store profit & ROI checks | UK-first (Amazon.co.uk) | Yes — free tier, no card | Free; Pro upgrade at launch |
| SellerAmp SAS | All-round online arbitrage & wholesale | Multi-marketplace incl. UK | Trial, then paid | Paid plan (check site) |
| BuyBotPro | Automated deal scoring | Multi-marketplace incl. UK | Trial, then paid | Paid plan (check site) |
| Keepa | Deep price history & BSR graphs | All marketplaces | Limited free data | Paid for full data (check site) |
The apps in detail
Axivelo — best for fast, free in-store decisions
Axivelo is a UK-first barcode scanner built specifically for retail arbitrage on Amazon.co.uk. Its focus is speed in the aisle: scan a barcode and you get net profit, ROI, your maximum buy price, Buy Box price, demand and an advisory risk flag on one screen instead of across five tabs, then save it to your Buy List or Watchlist. It's free to start with scan credits and no card, which makes it the easiest way to test the in-aisle workflow. As a newer tool it's Android-first and focused on the UK rather than every global marketplace. See the full SellerAmp vs Axivelo comparison.
SellerAmp SAS — best all-rounder
SellerAmp SAS (Sourcing Analysis Simplified) is one of the most widely used sourcing tools among UK and international Amazon sellers. It works as a browser extension plus mobile and web apps, and is strong for online arbitrage and wholesale where you analyse products while browsing supplier sites. It's a paid subscription (with a trial), and supports multiple Amazon marketplaces including the UK.
BuyBotPro — best for automated scoring
BuyBotPro positions itself as an automated online-arbitrage "buying assistant" that analyses a deal and produces a score, alongside eligibility and hazmat checks and Keepa integration. Sellers who do high-volume online sourcing often like the automation and on-the-go mobile experience. Like SellerAmp, it's a paid subscription and covers multiple marketplaces.
Keepa — best companion for price history
Keepa isn't a profit calculator; it's the reference tool for Amazon price-history and BSR graphs. Many sellers run it alongside a scanner. Note that Axivelo surfaces Keepa-style price and BSR signals inside the app, so beginners can often start without a separate Keepa subscription and add it later as they scale.
How to choose the right one
- You mostly walk physical shops (B&M, supermarkets, clearance): start with Axivelo for fast, free in-store profit checks.
- You mostly source online from supplier websites: SellerAmp SAS or BuyBotPro will fit that desk-based workflow better.
- You want maximum automation and volume: look at BuyBotPro's scoring.
- You need deep historical data: add Keepa to whatever you choose.
There's no rule that says you must pick only one. Plenty of UK sellers run a free in-store tool like Axivelo for shop trips and a paid platform for online sourcing. Whatever you choose, check the numbers first with our free Amazon FBA calculator (UK).
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What is the best Amazon FBA scanner app in the UK?
There's no single best app for everyone. SellerAmp SAS is a popular all-rounder for online arbitrage and wholesale; BuyBotPro is favoured for automated deal scoring; Axivelo is built UK-first for fast in-store profit checks and is free to start. The best choice depends on whether you mainly source online or in physical shops.
Is there a free Amazon FBA scanner app?
Axivelo is free to start with scan credits and no card required. Most established tools such as SellerAmp SAS and BuyBotPro are paid subscriptions, though they usually offer a trial. Keepa offers limited free data with a paid subscription for full graphs.
Do I need Keepa as well as a scanner app?
Many sellers use Keepa for detailed price-history and BSR graphs. Some scanner apps, including Axivelo, surface Keepa-style price and BSR signals inside the app so you can judge demand without opening a separate Keepa tab in-store.
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