Roundup for eBay sellers

Apps to price thrift finds for eBay

You are standing in a thrift store holding something you have never seen before. These are the apps and tools resellers commonly use to work out what it might sell for on eBay, and what each one does and does not describe on its own pages.

Disclosure: Strooply is made by The Stroop LLC, the publisher of this page, and Strooply is one of the products listed. Every other product name is a trademark of its respective owner. Strooply is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the other products listed. Their details come from each product's own website, official app store listing, or help page as of September 29, 2026 and are cited below. Plans and features change, so check each product's own site before you decide.
The short answer

How to think about pricing a thrift find

There is no single right tool. Some apps identify and price an item from a photo, some are research databases you search from a desk, and some also carry the item through listing and profit tracking. The table below lists what each product says about itself, with sources. Strooply publishes this page and is one of the products listed.

Side by side

What each product says about itself

Strooply is listed first because Strooply publishes this page. The rest are in no particular order.

Numbers in brackets link to the source list at the bottom of this page.
ProductWhat it doesWhere its prices come fromPlatformsPrice
StrooplyPhoto scan with live eBay comps and a sold estimate, AI eBay listing drafts, publishing through eBay's official API, inventory, true net profit, sourcing trips, mileage, and receipt scanning[S2][S3]Live eBay comps and a sold-price estimate[S2]iOS, Android, and web[S3]Free plan with no credit card, then $12.99/mo (Starter), $29.99/mo (Pro), $79.99/mo (Team)[S1]
Underpriced AIPhoto scan that shows the sold listings behind a price, barcode scanning, profit and ROI calculator, inventory tracking, and one-tap eBay listing[1][2]An eBay sold-price API first for US and UK scans, then a backup service and its own archive[1]iOS app and web; an Android app is linked from its site[1][2]One free scan; scan packs from 5 for $3; subscriptions start at $5 a month[1]
HeroPhoto scan to a value estimate, AI-created listings, bulk scanning, background removal, and posting to eBay and Facebook Marketplace[3][4]Says its AI pricing uses eBay sales and Facebook Marketplace data[4]iOS app; its site also mentions an Android app[3][4]Free to download with free scans, and a premium tier for unlimited scans; the premium price is not stated on the pages we reviewed[4]
ThriftAIPhoto scan that gives low, high, and most likely selling prices, profit after fees, and buy or skip guidance[5]Says it is trained on millions of sales from major secondhand marketplaces; the specific marketplaces are not named on the page we reviewed[5]iOS app[5]Free 3-day trial, then a subscription; the price is not stated on the pages we reviewed[5]
Google LensGeneral visual search that identifies objects and shows retailer prices, deals, reviews, and where to buy[6][7]Shopping results from retailers; sold-price data is not described on the pages we reviewed[6][7]Google app on Android and iPhone, Chrome, and Google Photos[6]No separate price is described on the pages we reviewed[6]
Terapeak (eBay Product research)Sales trends and average sales price for products and categories in Seller Hub[8]eBay's own sales data across all of eBay's marketplaces, for the last 3 years[8]Seller Hub Research tab and eBay's mobile apps[8]Available to all sellers with Seller Hub access; no separate fee is described on the page[8]
WorthPointA Price Guide of past sales, visual search, a marks database, and a Vault for cataloging a collection[9]Nearly two decades of data from auction houses and online marketplaces[9]iOS app[9]Free to download; App Store subscriptions from $19.99/mo[9]
Fit

When each one fits

Strooply

A fit if: You sell mainly on eBay and want one phone app from the aisle to the tax summary.

Underpriced AI

A fit if: You scan now and then and want to pay per scan, or want a browser extension that crosslists to other marketplaces.[1]

Hero

A fit if: You sell on eBay and Facebook Marketplace and want to scan and list from one app.[3][4]

ThriftAI

A fit if: You want a quick buy or skip read on a wide range of thrift items.[5]

Google Lens

A fit if: You want to know what an object is before you look up anything else.[6]

Terapeak (eBay Product research)

A fit if: You want to study demand for a product or category using eBay's own data.[8]

WorthPoint

A fit if: You buy antiques, collectibles, or rare pieces and want long price history.[9]

Choosing

How to choose

  • If you want a quick read in the aisle, look for a photo scan that names where its prices come from, and check whether those prices are eBay sales, active listings, or an estimate.
  • If you sell mostly on eBay, favor a tool that connects to your eBay account and carries the item through listing and profit, so your numbers include fees and what you paid.
  • If you deal in antiques or rare items, a research database with long price history can matter more than a fast scan.
  • If you sell on several marketplaces, check which ones each app actually lists on.
  • Free trials and free scans are limited, so test a few items you already know the price of before you rely on any estimate.

Head-to-head pages

Questions

Pricing thrift finds FAQ

What is the difference between a photo-scan app and a price guide?

A photo-scan app identifies an item from your camera and estimates a price on the spot. A price guide is a database of past sales that you search. Some products, like WorthPoint, are built around the database; others, like Underpriced AI, Hero, ThriftAI, and Strooply, are built around the scan.[1][4][5][9]

Do these apps use eBay sold data?

It varies. Underpriced AI says it uses an eBay sold-price API first for US and UK scans.[1] Hero says its pricing uses eBay sales and Facebook Marketplace data.[4] Terapeak uses eBay's own sales data.[8] ThriftAI names no specific marketplace on the page we reviewed.[5] Google Lens describes shopping results rather than sold prices.[6][7]

Why does Strooply publish this page?

Strooply is an eBay reseller app, and people searching for a way to price thrift finds are often comparing tools like these. We list what each product says about itself, cite it, and say plainly when something is not described. Details can change, so check each product's own page before you decide.

Sources

Where these facts come from

  1. Underpriced AI website, underpricedai.com
  2. Underpriced AI on the App Store, apps.apple.com
  3. Hero website, herostuff.com
  4. Hero: AI Listing for Resellers on the App Store, apps.apple.com
  5. ThriftAI: Profit Identifier on the App Store, apps.apple.com
  6. Google Lens on Google Search, search.google/ways-to-search/lens
  7. Google blog: Lens shopping product details, blog.google
  8. eBay Help: Product research (Terapeak), ebay.com/help
  9. WorthPoint on the App Store, apps.apple.com

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