TCGJoin vs TCGplayer
TCGplayer is the biggest card marketplace in the US, and its app scans for free and lets you buy on the spot. TCGJoin is built for Europe: Cardmarket prices in euros, the app in your language and your collection organised. Both, point by point.
TCGJoin and TCGplayer, point by point
Reviewed on November 1, 2026
Facts from each app’s store listing and official website.
| App | Best at | Currency (source) | Languages | Price | Platforms | CSV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCGJoin | Cardmarket prices in euros, with the app and each card’s name and artwork in your language | EUR · USD (Cardmarket · TCGplayer) | 10 | Free; paid from €3.99/month | Web, Android | Imports and exports |
| TCGplayer | Prices from the biggest US marketplace and instant buying; completely free | USD (TCGplayer) | 1 | Free | Web, Android, iPhone | Exports lists as CSV |
Where TCGplayer wins
It is a marketplace: scan, then buy or sell without leaving the app.
Completely free, with no paid plan.
Around 50 games, with apps on the App Store and Google Play.
Where TCGJoin wins
Cardmarket prices in euros; TCGplayer only shows US dollars from its own market.
The app in 10 languages, with each card’s name and artwork in yours; TCGplayer is in English.
A collection with set progress, value, decks and an AI coach.
Imports your TCGplayer list as CSV for free.
Moving your TCGplayer list to TCGJoin
Export the list from the TCGplayer app as CSV (⋮ → “Send via Email”) and upload it to the TCGJoin importer.
Frequently asked questions
TCGJoin or TCGplayer?
If you buy and sell in the US, TCGplayer. If you buy on Cardmarket and want euro prices and the app in your language, TCGJoin. You can start from your TCGplayer list: TCGJoin imports it.
Does TCGJoin use TCGplayer prices?
It uses Cardmarket’s in euros and, when a card has none, TCGplayer’s converted at the ECB rate, always flagged as such.
Can I buy cards on TCGJoin?
TCGJoin is not a marketplace like TCGplayer: it is for scanning, valuing and organising your collection, checking store stock and building decks.
Are both free?
The TCGplayer app is completely free. TCGJoin has a free scanner and collection, with paid plans from €3.99 a month.
Sources
Every fact comes from the app’s Google Play listing, its App Store listing (US and Spain) or its official website. Prices vary by country and store. Reviewed on November 1, 2026
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