Head-to-head · NFT platform
Courtyard vs Blur
Courtyard leads on 0 checks, Blur on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCourtyard · 8.1/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresCourtyard · 1 of 3
Courtyard scores higher on our rubric for nft platform: 8.1 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
On marketplace type, Courtyard gives you Both where Blur offers Secondary.
Courtyard is the better fit for collectors trading physical collectibles as NFTs. Blur is the better fit for active traders comparing NFT marketplace activity.
- Courtyard fits best
Collectors trading physical collectibles as NFTs
- Blur fits best
Active traders comparing NFT marketplace activity
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Side by side
| Feature | Courtyard 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | Blur 7.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 7.2 |
| Ranking | #4 in NFT platform | #7 in NFT platform |
| Best for | Collectors trading physical collectibles as NFTs | Active traders comparing NFT marketplace activity |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Courtyard 1/3 · Blur 0/3 | ||
| No-code minting | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Royalty controls | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Storefront customization | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Marketplace type | Both | Secondary |
| Supported chains | Polygon | Not checked yet |
| Payment methods | Credit/debit card, cryptocurrency (USDC), Apple Pay, Google Pay | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Courtyard centers on physical collectibles represented as blockchain-linked digital ownership. It is aimed at collectors who want to trade items such as graded trading cards, coins, and watches, rather than creators looking for a… Read the review → |
Blur is a web-based NFT marketplace and trading interface for active collectors and traders. It brings collection browsing, wallet and collection search, portfolio and activity views, collection statistics, and portfolio analytics into a… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Courtyard — where it wins
- Trade, bid, and make offers on vaulted collectibles, including unlisted items
- Redeem digital ownership for physical items shipped from the vault
- Use card, USDC, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, plus mobile card scanning
Where it doesn't
- Focuses on tokenized physical collectibles, not general-purpose NFT minting
- Vault submissions have been reported temporarily paused
- Wallet support centers on a short list of named wallets and WalletConnect
Blur — where it wins
- Search collections and wallets, with collection-level market data.
- Compare listings and sweep NFTs across multiple marketplaces.
- Track holdings and activity with portfolio analytics.
Where it doesn't
- Focused on secondary-market trading rather than minting or creator storefronts.
- Wallet connection is needed to place listings or bids.
- Marketplace fees are reported at 0%, but other transaction costs may apply.
- Courtyard8.1/10 · Free plan
A focused marketplace for trading physical collectibles through blockchain-linked ownership.
Visit CourtyardFull verdict → - Blur7.2/10 · Free plan
A free web interface for NFT market browsing, portfolio analytics, bids, listings, and sweeps.
Visit BlurFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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