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Game Store Software vs BinderPOS
| Game Store Software | BinderPOS | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $79 (Starter) or $149 (Pro), CAD. US stores: US$79 or US$149 | $100 USD (Binder) or $150 USD (Binder Pro) [source] |
| Taking new stores | Yes. Canadian stores sign up today; US stores join by invite. | Paused: "we are pausing new seller onboarding and sign-ups as we work on enhancing our systems"; a waitlist form instead [source] |
| Needs Shopify | No. The till, inventory and online store are one system. | Yes: Binder says "All features require an active Shopify account"; on Binder Pro, "ecommerce features require an active Shopify account." [source] |
| Fee on online sales | No platform commission. Card processing fees apply. | 2% commission on online sales through your website; 2.5% on the TCGplayer integration (US only) [source] |
| Buying from customers | Trade-ins for games and cards with your own price bands, cash or store credit, bulk by count, graded cards by cert number | Buylist tool with store credit applied automatically [source] |
| Price data | Market values for video games and trading cards by condition | Singles and sealed databases with automatic price updates every 12 hours [source] |
| What it's built around | Video games, consoles and trading cards in one store | Trading card games (Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon and others) [source] |
Facts checked October 21, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us. →
Disclosure: we make Game Store Software. Every fact about BinderPOS in the table links to TCGplayer's own BinderPOS page, with the date we checked it.
The short version
BinderPOS is a point of sale for trading card stores, owned by TCGplayer and built on top of Shopify. Game Store Software is one system for the till, stock, trade-ins and online store, built for stores that sell video games and consoles as well as cards.
One thing has changed recently: TCGplayer's BinderPOS page says it is pausing new seller onboarding and sign-ups. If you're opening a store or shopping for a POS today, BinderPOS isn't an option until that reopens.
Where BinderPOS is stronger
- TCGplayer. BinderPOS is part of TCGplayer, with a TCGplayer integration for US stores. We don't sell on TCGplayer for you.
- Card price data. Singles and sealed databases with automatic price updates every 12 hours.
- Built for TCG singles first. If cards are your whole business, its tools are aimed squarely at you.
Where Game Store Software is stronger
- Games and cards over one counter. A loose cartridge, a complete copy and a Pokémon single, each condition its own item with its own price. See trading cards.
- Trade-ins. Cash or store credit offers from your own price bands, bulk cards by count, and graded cards by cert number. See trade-ins.
- No Shopify underneath. The till, the stock and the online store are one system, with no commission on online sales.
- Canada. Interac and cards on the same readers, sales tax by province, prices in Canadian dollars. See card payments.
Who should pick BinderPOS
A card-only store that already runs on Shopify, sells through TCGplayer in the US, and is already a BinderPOS customer or on its waitlist.
Who should pick Game Store Software
Stores that sell video games and consoles alongside cards, stores that would rather not run Shopify underneath their till, and Canadian stores. Compare plans and pricing, or read how to switch from BinderPOS.
Questions
Can I sign up for BinderPOS right now?
Not as a new store, as of October 21, 2026. TCGplayer's BinderPOS page says it is pausing new seller onboarding and sign-ups, and offers a waitlist form instead.
Does BinderPOS need Shopify?
On the Binder plan, TCGplayer says all features require an active Shopify account. On Binder Pro, the ecommerce features do. Game Store Software has its own online store on the same stock as the till.
Which one is better for a trading card store?
If you sell only cards, already run on Shopify and sell on TCGplayer in the US, BinderPOS was built for you, and its TCGplayer integration is something we don't offer. If you also sell video games and consoles, or you're in Canada, Game Store Software fits better.
How do I move from BinderPOS?
Export your products from the BinderPOS portal, rename a few columns, and import the file. Our switching guide has the exact steps, tested on a local build.
30-day free trial. No card needed. Canadian stores sign up today; US stores join by invite.
Running a store in the US? Request an invite