PriceCharting review
A collector-focused tracker with valuation tools, alerts, marketplace access, and an API.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
PriceCharting is a web and mobile service for tracking video-game and collectible prices across games, consoles, accessories, trading cards, comics, and other items. It combines current and historical price data with collection tracking, wishlists, marketplace listings, and changing collection values over time. The free account suits collectors who want price searches, historical data, a collection tracker, a wishlist, a monthly collection report email, and marketplace access. Its focus is physical collectibles and valuation rather than a simple digital-game discount feed.
Pricing is divided into a free tier and paid subscriptions. The Free Account includes current and historical price search, collection tracking, wishlists, monthly collection report emails, and marketplace access. Collector costs $6 per month or $59 per year and adds deal alerts, a lot value calculator, an eBay Deal Scanner, collection profit and cost charts, and a Photo Appraiser. Legendary costs $49 per month and adds downloadable price lists, API access to price data, GameStop buy and sell prices, eBay Lot Bot, and retailer suggested buy and sell prices. The tier structure makes Collector the practical upgrade for individual collectors, while Legendary is aimed at heavier data and pricing workflows.
Its ecosystem fit is a central strength. PriceCharting connects eBay sales data with its own marketplace, displays GameStop prices for comparison, and offers web, iOS, Android, and API access. Historical charts help users compare item and collection trends, while alerts and eBay tools support buying decisions. The marketplace, lot calculator, photo appraisal, CSV downloads, and API extend it beyond basic price tracking. Choose PriceCharting if you collect physical games or other collectibles and need valuation context over time. Choose an alternative if your priority is a narrowly focused digital-game deal tracker or if you do not need collection and resale tools.
PriceCharting pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Current and historical prices with charts and trend comparisons
- Collection valuation, wishlists, alerts, and marketplace access
- eBay tools, CSV downloads, API access, and photo appraisal
- Where it doesn't
- Paid collector tools start at $6 per month
- Advanced pricing features are concentrated in the $49 Legendary plan
- More focused on collectibles than ordinary digital-game deal tracking
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