Narrow focus on POS
If all you need is a register and inventory at the counter, ShadowPOS's narrower focus means less to configure and less to learn.
vs ShadowPOS
ShadowPOS alternative: TCG Sync vs ShadowPOS
ShadowPOS is a card-shop POS. TCG Sync is POS plus storefront plus buylist plus deckbuilder plus events plus marketplaces — one integrated platform.
Live example
Store running on TCG Sync
OMG Games runs on TCG Sync: a live card-store catalogue with buylist, credit, deckbuilder, events, and checkout workflows.
Bottom line
ShadowPOS covers the register. TCG Sync covers the register and the online side.
If you need specifically a card-shop POS and nothing else, ShadowPOS is a legitimate choice. If you want one integrated platform for POS, online storefront, buylist, events, deckbuilder, and marketplace sync, TCG Sync bundles it under one package price. Shopify is currently required, and its subscription is separate.
Feature matrix
TCG Sync vs ShadowPOS — feature-for-feature
A straight matrix of what each platform ships, so you can decide whether TCG Sync is the right fit before starting. Partial means the feature exists but is limited, add-on, or third-party. Spot something out of date? Email omar@tcgsync.com.
| Feature | TCG Sync | ShadowPOS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in POS | Yes | Yes |
| Full online storefront | Yes | No |
| Buylist (online + at the till) | Yes | Partial |
| 1Cart buy-and-sell checkout | Yes | No |
| Deckbuilder | Yes | No |
| Live auctions | Yes | No |
| Live streaming | Yes | No |
| Events & tournaments | Yes | Partial |
| Card recognition | Yes | Partial |
| Autopricing | Yes | Partial |
| CardNexus sync — TCG Sync connects through the CardNexus Public API for mapped inventory, listings, and sales. | Yes | — |
| Cardmarket sync | Yes | No |
| eBay sync | Yes | No |
| Cardtrader / Mana Pool sync | Yes | No |
| Shopify integration — TCG Sync currently requires Shopify as the source of truth. | Yes | No |
| Bundled website theme | Yes | No |
| No per-terminal licensing | Yes | — |
| Migration from ShadowPOS | Yes | — |
Where ShadowPOS wins
Honest points in ShadowPOS's favour
If your shop would be better served by ShadowPOS, we'd rather you find out here before onboarding. These are the points where they genuinely outperform us.
Where TCG Sync differs
What TCG Sync covers that ShadowPOS handles differently
Structural differences to check against your own workflows, invoices, and integration needs.
Full platform, not just a POS
TCG Sync is POS plus online store plus buylist plus deckbuilder plus events plus marketplaces, from one inventory under one package price.
Online storefront tools included
ShadowPOS doesn't ship a storefront. TCG Sync adds the storefront theme, buylist, deckbuilder, and events on top of Shopify.
Marketplace sync
Supported connections to CardNexus, Cardmarket, eBay, TCGplayer, Cardtrader, and Mana Pool. Relevant if you sell on any of them.
Pricing
Price: Enterprise or Storefront Pro — vs POS-only licensing
If you pick ShadowPOS, you'll typically also need a separate storefront for the online side. With TCG Sync, POS and online run from one package; Shopify's subscription sits alongside.
- Flagship package
Enterprise
Starting from$2,499USD per month
No setup fee and no sales percentage
Discuss Enterprise - Percentage-based
Storefront Pro
$1,000USD one-time setup
+ 2% of TCG singles and sealed sales across POS, Shopify and marketplaces — comics, board games, accessories, drinks, toys and other non-TCG items are excluded
Ask about Storefront Pro - Tailored package
Custom
Let’s discuss itScoped around your business
Scope and pricing agreed together
Let’s discuss it
All prices are in USD. Contracts are month to month by default (a longer fixed term can be agreed), you can switch packages, and extra locations are included in the price. Every package includes the Storefront Pro storefront — use it, or keep your current front end and we'll work with that. Third-party payment processing and marketplace fees are separate. Every package starts with an email to omar@tcgsync.com — tell us about your current setup and we'll help you choose.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Can I keep ShadowPOS at the till and use TCG Sync for online?
- Technically possible but rarely a clean setup because the two inventories would live in different systems. We recommend consolidating. Our POS is card-shop-specific — condition-aware scanning, buylist at till, event check-in.
- How long does ShadowPOS migration take?
- We aim to onboard typical stores within 48 hours of kickoff, once scope is confirmed.
- What does Storefront Pro cost next to POS-only licensing?
- ShadowPOS licences the counter, and selling the same stock online needs a separate storefront. Storefront Pro covers both sides for $1,000 USD one-time setup plus 2% of TCG singles and sealed sales, with no per-terminal licensing and unlimited staff accounts. Accessories, comics, supplies, and events carry no percentage at all. Shopify is currently required, so its subscription sits alongside. Email omar@tcgsync.com to compare against your current licence plus storefront costs.
- We only use ShadowPOS at the counter. What is there to migrate?
- More than most shops expect. Inventory with conditions, customer accounts, store credit balances, and buylist history all come across, and because ShadowPOS is POS-only we also build the online side during the same onboarding rather than treating it as a second project. Migration is included in every package, and we train your staff over Zoom — book a Zoom call any time you want more help.