PokeHive vs Ludex
Ludex is sports-first. PokeHive is built for Pokémon.
Ludex markets hard on scan accuracy and is a favourite for modern sports parallels, but its Pokémon and wider TCG support is thin and its free tier caps how many cards you can keep. PokeHive is Pokémon-only with a full catalogue, no collection cap, price history and a measured pre-grader.
| Feature | PokeHive | Ludex |
|---|---|---|
| Add cards by photo (AI scan) | Yes | Yes (sports-tuned) |
| Pokémon coverage | Full, dedicated | Limited |
| Free collection size | Unlimited | Capped on free tier |
| Price history | Yes | Limited |
| Measured centering / pre-grade | Yes | No |
| Net value after fees | Yes | No |
| Sports cards | No | Yes — its strength |
| Price | Free | Free with collection cap |
When Ludex is the better pick: Use Ludex if your collection is mostly sports cards, especially modern refractors and numbered parallels, where its scanner is strongest.
FAQ
- Does PokeHive limit how many cards I can add for free?
- No. The collection, wants list and binders are unlimited on the free tier.
- Is PokeHive's scanner as accurate as Ludex's?
- For Pokémon it matches a photo to the catalogue by perceptual fingerprint plus text hints. Ludex is tuned for sports parallels; PokeHive is tuned for Pokémon.
PokeHive is free — no signup needed to browse prices, scan a card or pre-grade centering.
Try the scannerLast reviewed 2026-09-10. Feature details for Ludex may change — this reflects our understanding at that date.