All of these services do text-based notifications of new craigslist postings via email - although not all of them work.
Craigdiddy is the only web-based notifier that works and can be used worldwide for sms (text messages) or email.
| email works | sms | cities | type | cost | ads | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| craigdiddy | yes | yes | all | web | free for now | no |
| craigslist RSS | no | no | all | web | free | no |
| craig2mail | no | no | all | web | free | yes |
| CL Genie | yes | no | US | web | free | yes |
| Craiglist Notification System | yes | no | US | web | free | yes |
| Craigslist Checker | yes | no | all | web | free | no |
| ListListener.com | yes | no | US | web | $9.96/month for keyword | no |
| CL Buddy | ? | yes | ? | java program | $5-$20 | no |
| Craigslist Notifier | ? | yes | ? | windows program | $10 | no |
| instructables: | ? | no | all | mac DIY program | free | no |
| Ad Notifier | ? | yes | US | windows program | $18 | no |
| CraigsPal | ? | yes | ? | windows program? | $29.99 | no |
| QuickThreads.com | yes | no | all | web | free - $20 | no |
| Alertpedia | yes | no | US, Canada | web | free | no |
| Craig's List Buddy | sometimes | yes | US | web | free | no |