Head-to-head · Game Price Trackers
NTPrices vs BudgetGamer
NTPrices leads on 1 check, BudgetGamer on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreNTPrices · 7.4/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly NTPrices
- Most featuresNTPrices · 4 of 4
NTPrices scores higher on our rubric for game price trackers: 7.4 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #9 and #12.
NTPrices offers physical store tracking; BudgetGamer doesn't. On platform coverage, BudgetGamer gives you Pc_and_console where NTPrices offers Console.
NTPrices is the better fit for nintendo eShop and cartridge tracking. BudgetGamer is the better fit for simple free multi-platform tracking.
- NTPrices fits best
Nintendo eShop and cartridge tracking
- BudgetGamer fits best
Simple free multi-platform tracking
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Side by side
| Feature | NTPrices 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | BudgetGamer 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #9 in Game Price Trackers | #12 in Game Price Trackers |
| Best for | Nintendo eShop and cartridge tracking | Simple free multi-platform tracking |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $3/mo | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Tickets, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features NTPrices 4/4 · BudgetGamer 3/4 | ||
| Price history | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price-drop alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical store tracking | ✓ (best) | — |
| Regional price tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Platform coverage | Console | Pc_and_console |
| Tracked store count | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | NTPrices is an independent price tracker for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 games. It follows current and historical eShop prices across regional storefronts, identifies all-time lows, compares regional pricing, and lists eShop sales and… Read the review → |
BudgetGamer is a free web-based price tracker for gamers comparing digital offers across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and Steam stores. It shows current prices alongside historical and lowest-ever prices, helping shoppers judge whether a… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
NTPrices — where it wins
- Full price history with all-time-low detection
- Regional comparison with currency conversion
- Wishlists, target alerts, cartridge tracking, and an API
Where it doesn't
- Coverage is limited to Switch and Switch 2
- Physical tracking covers selected Amazon cartridge prices
- The developer API uses separate API plans
BudgetGamer — where it wins
- Tracks PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and Steam prices
- Shows historical and lowest-ever game prices
- Sends alerts by email or Telegram
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access
- No physical-retailer price tracking
- Wishlists are limited to 100 items
- NTPrices7.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A focused tracker for Nintendo game prices, alerts, history, and cartridge deals.
Visit NTPricesFull verdict → - BudgetGamer7.1/10 · Free plan
A free web tracker for comparing digital game prices across PC and consoles.
Visit BudgetGamerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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