CheapShark
7.3#6 in game price trackersFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitCheapShark vs PriceCharting
PriceCharting
7.9#2 in game price trackersFrom $59 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CheapShark | PriceCharting |
|---|---|---|
| API authentication | The API documentation says no authorization or API key is needed. | API access requires a paid subscription and a unique 40-character token passed as the t parameter. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2007 |
| Price updates | CheapShark says each store's prices are generally updated once per hour. | The site says its prices are updated daily using sources across the internet. |
CheapShark plans
- FreeFree
PriceCharting plans
- Free AccountFree
- Collector Sub$6 a month
- Legendary Sub$49 a month
- Collector Sub annual$59 a year
Pick CheapShark if…
CheapShark suits PC gamers looking to compare digital download deals across stores or receive email alerts about game prices. It does not track physical-store prices.
Pick PriceCharting if…
PriceCharting suits collectors who want to track items and their combined value while checking prices across several collectible categories. Its paid plans may suit users who need deal alerts, downloadable price lists, or API access.