FAQ

About our comparison websites

Who are we?

Vergelijk.nl was founded in 1999 and became the first price comparison website in the
Netherlands.

In 2000, operations expanded to Finland with the launch of Vertaa.fi. This was followed by further international growth, including expansion into Belgium in 2002 with the introduction of Vergelijk.be and the acquisition of Dutch competitor ElCheapo.nl in 2006.

In 2021, Compare Group launched a new CSS in Germany named BesteKauf.de. Less than a year later, Compare Group entered the Swedish market with the launch of Varusök.se, continuing its European expansion. In 2025, this expansion was further strengthened with the addition of France, Norway, and Denmark.

Currently operational CSS websites:

Our mission is to help consumers find the best possible purchase. We do this by showcasing a wide range of products from multiple webshops, enabling visitors to easily compare options and find the product that best matches their needs.

Which webshops are connected to Compare Group?

A wide range of webshops are connected to our platform, from large retailers to small stores. All partner webshops are screened for reliability, allowing consumers to shop with confidence when purchasing from our partners.

Compare Group has multiple comparison websites in different countries. Can I also list my products on these websites?

We are an international comparison platform active in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Finland, Sweden, France, Norway, Denmark, Austria, Italy, Spain and Portugal.

Do you ship your products to these countries, and is your data feed and webshop available in these languages? If so, please contact us to explore the possibilities.

Your webshop on Compare Group

How can I connect my webshop?

Would you like to connect your webshop to one of our comparison websites? You can easily get started by completing the registration form. Our team is ready to support you and answer any questions you may have, feel free to contact us for more information. We are here to help!

What information is required for registration?

To connect your webshop to our service, we require the following information:

  • Company information (Chamber of Commerce number, contact details, and billing details)
  • Webshop information (domain name and shop logo)
  • Data feed URL
  • SEPA form for direct debit
  • VAT number

How long does it take for my products to be listed?

Once you have registered with one of our international comparison websites, we will set up a personal dashboard for you. Our team will analyse your data feed and provide clear, actionable feedback to help you get the most out of our platform. When everything is fully optimised, you can often go live within just 2–3 days. As soon as your webshop is live, we will inform you right away.

Product categories

Which product categories are available on your platform?

We cover more than 3,000 different product categories. To make searching easier for our users, we have organized these categories into various segments, sub-themes, and themes.On each website, our complete and individual category tree is displayed.

Clicks and CPC

How does CPC work?

We operate on a CPC model with fixed rates per category, based on a carefully balanced relationship between CPC pricing and volume. The complete price list is available on each comparison website, with direct links provided below.

Price list of Vergelijk.nl
Price list of Vergelijk.be
Price list of Comparer.be
Price list of Comparer.fr
Price list of BesteKauf.de
Price list of Vertaa.fi
Price list of Varusök.se
Price list of Sammenlign.no
Price list of Sammenlign.dk


What counts as a click?

A click is the registration of a clicked deeplink in Compare Group’s system. For billing purposes, a maximum of five clicks from the same IP address/user to the same store offers within a 24-hour day (00:00:00–23:59:59) are taken into account. Clicks from internal Compare Group systems and agencies, as well as clicks from bots identified by Compare Group as bots, are filtered out. This ensures that you only pay for consumers who actually click through to your webshop.

How many clicks can I expect?

The number of clicks you receive depends on several factors, such as price, delivery times, category, and the number of products in your feed. It is also possible to set a monthly budget with us.

Can I see my statistics?

When you sign up with us, you get access to our PartnerNet dashboard, where you can view your clicks and costs on a daily basis. The dashboard also provides insight into your feed performance. In addition, you can monitor your performance free of charge through an API integration with your own Google Analytics. This integration is easily set up by one of our partners.

Besides the integration, we also set up a unique performance dashboard for you where you can view revenue, costs, and ROAS at both category and product level. This gives you daily insight into the additional revenue generated through our platform.

Datafeed

How do I create a high-quality data feed?

Your data feed will be connected to our platform. It is important that the data feed meets our minimum requirements, as this increases the visibility and conversion of your products. Once the feed meets the minimum requirements, it can be connected within two to three days. Instructions for creating a data feed can be found in our data feed guide.

How should I provide the product feed?

The feed must be stored on your server, and the URL must be provided to us. We will update the feed multiple times per day to keep your offers and stock levels on our platform up to date.

Billing

Monthly billing

You will receive your invoices by email at the beginning of each month. We apply a minimum monthly invoice amount of €25, excluding VAT, unless your CPC costs exceed this amount. In that case, you only pay the actual CPC costs. If you have any questions about the invoice, please contact us.

Changing your financial details

It is very important that you inform us of any changes to your financial details in a timely manner. Please do so before the 25th of the month. These changes will then be processed before the end of the month.

  • New bank account number (with new SEPA form)
  • New VAT number
  • New billing email address

Change of company name

If your company name changes, you must always inform us. For example, this may occur if the company’s legal structure changes. We will process the change and update it in your account.

Best Buy Box

Do I have to be the cheapest to win the Best Buy Box?

No, price is an important factor, although it is not the only one. A webshop can also win the Best Buy Box when another offer is slightly cheaper, for example because it has a stronger combination of delivery time, reviews, webshop quality and commercial value.

Can I buy the Best Buy Box?

No, the Best Buy Box is not a fixed advertising position and does not automatically go to the webshop that pays the most. The final winner is determined by the algorithm based on several consumer and commercial factors. A stronger commercial deal can increase your chances of winning the Best Buy Box, especially when your offer is already competitive in terms of price, delivery time, reviews and webshop quality.

Is the Best Buy Box available to all partners?

All active partners can qualify for the Best Buy Box on a product-by-product basis.

How often is the Best Buy Box determined?

The Best Buy Box is determined daily based on the available data and active offers.

Can I win the Best Buy Box for my entire product range?

In theory, you can win the Best Buy Box for multiple products at the same time. However, each product is assessed separately. You therefore compete with the other active offers for that specific product.

How can I increase my chances of winning the Best Buy Box?

The Best Buy Box looks at the strength of your overall offer. Think of competitive total prices, attractive promotions, fast and accurate delivery times and strong reviews. Your commercial partnership with Compare Group can also make a difference.

Our account managers can help you identify where the biggest opportunities lie within your product range.