SortSwift vs TCGplayer Pro
TCGplayer Pro is a strong choice for marketplace-centric shops. Here is how it compares when you need POS, multi-marketplace syncing, and flat-rate pricing.
Different tools for different needs
TCGplayer Pro is a seller tier within the TCGplayer marketplace. It gives you enhanced listing tools, Roca Vision scanning, and Quicklist for the deepest possible TCGplayer integration. If TCGplayer is your only sales channel and your volume stays under the crossover point, Pro can be the right fit.
SortSwift is a full-stack store management platform. It adds POS, multi-marketplace syncing, buylist, events, chaos sorting, and purpose-built hardware. Shops that sell across multiple channels or want a single system for everything from intake to checkout tend to outgrow marketplace-only tooling.
Best for TCGplayer-only sellers
TCGplayer Pro offers the deepest native integration with the TCGplayer marketplace, including Quicklist scanning, Roca Vision, and upcoming Roca Sifter hardware.
Best for multi-channel stores
SortSwift is a single hub for POS, Shopify, TCGplayer, eBay, CardTrader, ManaPool, and Misprint. One inventory, one set of pricing rules, one dashboard.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | SortSwift | TCGplayer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Fee | From $0 (Entry) to $499 (Core Max) | $0 (2.5% Pro Fee on all sales) |
| Commission / Pro Fee | 0% | 2.5% Pro Fee (capped at $75/order) |
| Total Marketplace Fees | 0% (bring your own payment processor) | ~14.25% + $0.30 per transaction |
| Point of Sale | Yes (built-in, 0% commission) | No (BinderPOS separate, paused for new signups) |
| Marketplace Integrations | 6 (Shopify, TCGplayer, eBay, CardTrader, ManaPool, Misprint) | TCGplayer marketplace only |
| Card Scanning | 5 entry points (Mobile, Web, File Upload, Simple Sifter, Super Sorter) | Quicklist + Scan & Identify (Roca Vision, 98%+ accuracy) |
| Sorting Hardware | Simple Sifter + Super Sorter (available now) | Roca Sifter ($799 + $25/mo, ships Sept 2026) |
| TCGs in Catalog | 26+ | 40+ in marketplace catalog |
| Autopricing | Yes (drag-and-drop, per-platform) | Yes (marketplace pricing tools) |
| Buylist | Yes (all supported games) | Yes (MTG only) |
| Events Management | Yes | No (BinderPOS paused for new signups) |
| Inventory Management | Yes (multi-location, CSV suite) | Yes (marketplace-focused) |
| Chaos Sorting | Yes (scan-into-any-bin with picklist) | No |
| Mobile App | Yes | TCGplayer seller app |
| Fee Cap per Order | N/A (0% fees) | $75 Pro Fee cap |
Where TCGplayer Pro wins
Deepest TCGplayer integration
Pro is built into the TCGplayer marketplace itself. Quicklist, Scan & Identify, Roca Vision (98%+ accuracy), and the upcoming Roca Sifter are native to the platform with no middleware required.
No monthly fee at low volume
TCGplayer Pro has no fixed monthly cost. You pay the 2.5% Pro Fee only when you sell. At low sales volumes, this can be cheaper than any monthly subscription.
$75 per-order Pro Fee cap
The Pro Fee is capped at $75 per individual order (increased from $50 in February 2026). This limits exposure on high-value single orders.
Where SortSwift wins
Built-in POS
SortSwift includes a full POS with split payments, store credit, table-time billing, and zero commission. TCGplayer Pro has no POS. BinderPOS (a separate product) is paused for new signups.
Multi-marketplace syncing
SortSwift syncs inventory across Shopify, TCGplayer, eBay, CardTrader, ManaPool, and Misprint from one dashboard. TCGplayer Pro operates within the TCGplayer marketplace only.
0% commission scales better
SortSwift charges a flat monthly rate with no per-sale fees. As sales volume grows, the cost stays fixed while TCGplayer Pro's 2.5% fee grows proportionally.
Available hardware today
SortSwift's Simple Sifter and Super Sorter ship now. The Roca Sifter ($799 + $25/mo) was announced at GAMA 2026 and ships September 2026.
Buylist for all games
SortSwift's buylist supports all 26+ games in the catalog. TCGplayer Pro's buylist is MTG only.
Chaos sorting
Scan cards into any bin and let SortSwift generate a picklist for retrieval. Eliminates the need to pre-sort before intake. TCGplayer Pro has no equivalent.
Cost calculator
Compare the TCGplayer Pro Fee against SortSwift Starter ($99/mo flat). Drag the slider to your monthly sales volume.
Monthly Sales Volume
SortSwift Starter
$99/mo
$1,188/yr flat
TCGplayer Pro Fee (2.5%)
$250/mo
$3,000/yr
SortSwift saves $1,812/yr at this volume
Worked examples
$5K/mo monthly sales
TCGplayer Pro Fee
$125/mo ($1,500/yr)
SortSwift Starter
$99/mo ($1,188/yr)
Annual savings with SortSwift
$312/yr
$10K/mo monthly sales
TCGplayer Pro Fee
$250/mo ($3,000/yr)
SortSwift Starter
$99/mo ($1,188/yr)
Annual savings with SortSwift
$1,812/yr
$20K/mo monthly sales
TCGplayer Pro Fee
$500/mo ($6,000/yr)
SortSwift Starter
$99/mo ($1,188/yr)
Annual savings with SortSwift
$4,812/yr
$50K/mo monthly sales
TCGplayer Pro Fee
$1,250/mo ($15,000/yr)
SortSwift Starter
$99/mo ($1,188/yr)
Annual savings with SortSwift
$13,812/yr
Frequently asked questions
What is the TCGplayer Pro Fee?
The Pro Fee is 2.5% charged on all TCGplayer marketplace sales. This is in addition to TCGplayer's standard marketplace commission (~9.25%) and payment processing (~2.5% + $0.30), bringing total fees to approximately 14.25% + $0.30 per transaction. The Pro Fee is capped at $75 per order as of February 2026.
Does SortSwift replace TCGplayer Pro?
SortSwift is a full store management platform with POS, inventory, autopricing, buylist, and multi-marketplace syncing. TCGplayer Pro is a seller tools tier within the TCGplayer marketplace. Shops that sell exclusively on TCGplayer may prefer Pro's native integration, while shops that sell across multiple channels typically benefit from SortSwift's broader toolset.
Can I use SortSwift and TCGplayer Pro together?
Yes. SortSwift integrates directly with TCGplayer for inventory sync, order deduction, and pricing automation. You can use SortSwift as your management hub while still selling through the TCGplayer marketplace.
How does the Roca Sifter compare to SortSwift scanning hardware?
The Roca Sifter (announced at GAMA 2026, $799 + $25/mo, ships September 2026) is designed for ~1,800 cards/hr scanning. SortSwift's Simple Sifter handles desktop scanning, while the Super Sorter does automated high-volume sorting. SortSwift also offers five scanning entry points: Mobile App, Web Scanner, File Upload, Simple Sifter, and Super Sorter.
At what sales volume does SortSwift become cheaper?
The SortSwift Starter plan ($99/mo flat) breaks even with TCGplayer Pro's 2.5% fee at approximately $3,960/mo in sales. Above that volume, SortSwift's flat rate saves more every month. Note: the 2.5% is the Pro Fee only. Total TCGplayer marketplace fees are higher.
Flat-rate pricing, zero commission
Start free with SortSwift. Add POS, multi-marketplace syncing, and scanning as you grow. No per-sale fees, ever.