Comparison

Binder AI vs Ludex

Facts checked October 6, 2026 · By the Binder AI Team (we make Binder AI)

Ludex is a scan, identify and value app for sports cards and TCGs, with binders and eBay listing tools. Binder AI adds AI grade estimates with subgrades on top of identification, values and binders. Facts below were checked as of October 2026.

Side by side

	Binder AI	Ludex
Main job	AI pre-grading plus ID, values and binders	Scan, identify and value cards; binders; eBay listing
AI grade estimate	Yes, with centering, corners, edges and surface subgrades	Not listed on its official pages
Platforms	iOS, Android, web	iOS, Android
Pricing	Free download; $1.99/week, $3.99/month or $24.99/year on the website ($4.99/month or $29.99/year in the App Store)	Free tier (unlimited scans, 60-card collection, 5 eBay listings a month); Lite $4.99/month, Standard $9.99/month, Pro $24.99/month (App Store)
Values	eBay sold prices, price history, graded value table	eBay and other sold prices, trends
Selling tools	Price a For Sale binder; no listing tool	eBay "List-It"
Cards	Pokémon, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Digimon, Lorcana, major sports, WWE, non-sport	Major sports, MMA, wrestling, racing, Pokémon, MTG, VeeFriends

Where each one fits

Choose Ludex if you want a free tier for scanning and pricing, and quick eBay listing from your phone.

Choose Binder AI if your key question is "is this card worth grading?" and you want a grade estimate with subgrades next to sold prices, across sports and TCGs like One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Lorcana.

About Binder AI

Binder AI is an AI pre-grading app for iOS, Android and the web. You photograph the front and back of a card and get an overall grade estimate on the PSA, BGS or TAG scale you choose, with centering, corners, edges and surface subgrades and written condition notes. It also has a manual centering tool, identifies the card, shows eBay sold prices, price history and a graded value table, and sorts cards into binders by game or sport with sharing and wishlists. It supports Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Digimon, Lorcana, baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, WWE and non-sport cards. The app is free to download, and grading is included in a subscription: $1.99/week, $3.99/month or $24.99/year on the website ($4.99/month or $29.99/year in the App Store).

About Ludex

Ludex scans and identifies cards and values them using eBay and other sold prices. It includes binders, eBay listing, trends and news. Its App Store listing shows a free tier and paid Lite, Standard and Pro plans (annual options available).

See the full AI grading app roundup, our list of Ludex alternatives, or our sports card scanner guide.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ludex have AI grading?

We did not find an AI grade or condition estimate feature on Ludex's official pages as of October 2026.

Is Ludex free?

Ludex lists a free tier with unlimited scans, a 60-card collection limit and 5 eBay listings a month, plus paid plans. Binder AI is free to download with grading included in a subscription from $1.99/week.

Can I use both?

Yes. Some collectors use a scanner app for bulk cataloging and listing, and Binder AI for grade estimates on cards that might be worth submitting.

Sources

Competitor details come from each company's own website or app store listing, checked October 6, 2026. Prices and features change; check the official pages before you buy. Product names are trademarks of their owners, and this page is not affiliated with or endorsed by them.

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Pre-grade your cards before you pay to grade them

Binder AI estimates centering, corners, edges and surface from two photos, identifies the card and shows recent sold prices. Free to download; grading is included with a subscription from $1.99/week.

Prefer the web? Start grading in your browser. AI grades are estimates, not official grades.