Deepest TCGplayer integration
If TCGplayer is 80%+ of your business, their first-party tools have access to features and roadmap priority that third parties don't.
vs TCGplayer Pro
TCG Sync vs TCGplayer Pro
TCGplayer Pro is TCGplayer's own seller software. Storefront Pro is an independent platform that syncs with TCGplayer (alongside six other marketplaces). The question isn't just features — it's whether you want your platform vendor to also be the marketplace that takes a cut of every singles sale.
Bottom line
Features are close. Independence is the real differentiator.
If you sell primarily on TCGplayer, their first-party Pro tools are highly optimised for that one channel. But your platform vendor being a marketplace with its own interests is a structural issue — their roadmap incentives don't always align with yours. Storefront Pro is independent, and syncs with TCGplayer (plus six other marketplaces) via your own seller credentials.
Feature matrix
TCG Sync vs TCGplayer Pro — feature-for-feature
A straight matrix of what each platform ships. Partial means the feature exists but is limited, add-on, or third-party. Edit requests to admin@tcgsync.com.
| Feature | TCG Sync — Storefront Pro | TCGplayer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Independent of any single marketplace | Yes | No |
| Full online storefront (your own domain) | Yes | Partial |
| Built-in POS | Yes | Partial |
| Buylist (online + at the till) | Yes | Partial |
| Deckbuilder | Yes | No |
| Live auctions | Yes | No |
| Live streaming | Yes | No |
| Native iOS & Android apps with your branding | Yes | No |
| Events & tournaments | Yes | Partial |
| Card recognition | Yes | Partial |
| Autopricing | Yes | Yes |
| TCGplayer sync — Native to both. | Yes | Yes |
| Cardmarket sync — TCGplayer Pro focuses on its own marketplace. | Yes | No |
| eBay sync | Yes | No |
| Cardtrader / Mana Pool / CardSynced | Yes | No |
| Shopify channel integration | Yes | Partial |
| Bundled website theme | Yes | No |
| Flat pricing | Yes | Partial |
| Migration support | Yes | — |
Where TCGplayer Pro wins
Honest points in TCGplayer Pro's favour
We're not here to pretend the other platform has nothing going for it. Where they're genuinely better, we'll say so.
Single-vendor simplicity
One vendor for marketplace plus software is simpler to procure. You'd send one PO instead of two.
Where Storefront Pro wins
Where we genuinely out-cover TCGplayer Pro
These are structural differences, not marketing spin. Every point below is a concrete feature or pricing structure you can verify.
Independence from the marketplace
TCGplayer takes a cut of singles sales. Your platform vendor also being TCGplayer creates an alignment issue — their incentive is to route you through their marketplace, not to help you build direct channels that bypass it.
Cardmarket, eBay, Cardtrader, Mana Pool, CardSynced
All native in Storefront Pro. TCGplayer Pro focuses on TCGplayer. If you sell internationally or across multiple marketplaces, Storefront Pro is the broader fit.
Full storefront + deckbuilder + live auctions + mobile apps
All native in Storefront Pro. None of these are TCGplayer Pro's focus.
Pricing
Price and structural comparison
Storefront Pro: £1,000 setup + 2% on sales. TCGplayer Pro: varies by tier and features. The harder comparison is structural — Storefront Pro doesn't have a conflict of interest with you about where sales happen.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- If I'm 80%+ on TCGplayer, does Storefront Pro still make sense?
- Yes. Storefront Pro syncs natively to TCGplayer via your own seller credentials. You keep your TCGplayer listings and gain an independent storefront, POS, buylist, and six other marketplace channels to diversify into.
- Does the 2% apply to TCGplayer sales?
- It applies to sales processed through Storefront Pro. Sales on your TCGplayer listings pay TCGplayer's marketplace fees (separate). Full modelling on a discovery call.
- How much does TCG Sync cost compared?
- TCG Sync Storefront Pro is one flat price: £1,000 one-time setup + 2% on sales. No monthly subscription, no per-terminal licensing, no tiered plans. We're happy to model the 12-month total cost against your actual revenue on a discovery call.
- What does migration actually look like?
- Our team handles the migration end-to-end. Inventory with conditions, customer accounts, store credit balances, buylist history, and order history import during onboarding. Fully live within 48 hours of signup. Migration is included in the £1,000 setup — no surprise fees.