Moxfield vs Archidekt vs ManaBox
Moxfield and Archidekt are websites for building decks. ManaBox is a phone app for scanning and tracking the cards you own. If you are choosing one, the first question is whether your time goes into building decks or into cataloging a physical collection. Most players end up with one of each kind.
Side by side
| Moxfield | Archidekt | ManaBox | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built for | Fast deck building and sharing | Visual deck building with categories | Scanning and tracking a collection |
| Where it runs | Web | Web | iPhone, iPad, Android |
| Card scanning | No | No | Yes, core feature |
| Deck editor | Compact, list and card view on one screen | Card images grouped into categories you define; deck comparison and tags | Basic: charts and a simulator |
| Playtesting | Yes, one player at a time | Yes | Simulator in the app |
| Collection | Secondary, with binders | Yes, with its own CSV importer | Primary: binders and lists |
| Cost | Free; optional Patreon | Free; optional Patreon removes ads | Free; paid PRO tier reported to add cloud sync |
Moxfield vs Archidekt
Both are free websites with public deck libraries, Commander support and price links. Reviewers tend to rate Moxfield higher for speed and a cleaner editor, and describe Archidekt as more visual and more customizable, with a steeper learning curve. Archidekt sorts cards into categories you name, such as Ramp or Removal, and shows them as card art. If you think in piles of art, try Archidekt. If you think in lists, try Moxfield. Decklists move between them as plain text.
Archidekt vs ManaBox
These barely compete. Archidekt is where you design a deck on a large screen; ManaBox is where you record which cards you physically own, using a camera. The overlap is collection tracking: Archidekt has one, with a CSV importer that offers presets for popular sites, but it has no scanner. ManaBox can import deck links from Archidekt, so a deck designed there can be loaded into the app to check against what you own.
Moxfield vs ManaBox
See the dedicated page, ManaBox vs Moxfield.
Which should you start with?
- A pile of paper cards and a phone: ManaBox.
- A deck idea and a keyboard, sharing it with friends: Moxfield.
- You like arranging decks visually: Archidekt.
- All of the above: scan with ManaBox, build with Moxfield or Archidekt. CSV and text lists carry the data across.
Common questions
Which has the best collection tracker?
ManaBox, if you add cards by scanning. Moxfield and Archidekt track collections too, mainly so a deck can show which cards you already own.
Are they all free?
Yes for the core features. Moxfield and Archidekt are supported by optional Patreon memberships; ManaBox has a paid PRO tier.
Can I move my collection from one to another?
Yes. All three read and write CSV. Check that the file keeps printing, finish and condition, since a name-only list loses them.
Sources and accuracy
Details were checked in October 2026 against ManaBox's own site and guides (manabox.app), Archidekt's site (archidekt.com), and independent comparisons. Moxfield's site blocked our automated check, so its details come from third-party reviews and may lag. Prices, tiers and features change; confirm on each tool's site before you commit. SpellControl is one of the tools in this space, so read this as one maker's summary and not a neutral review.
Where SpellControl fits
SpellControl is not a replacement for any of these. It plans physical binders: you define rules (color, type, set, price, rarity and more), and each card files into the first binder that matches, shown page by page and pocket by pocket. It imports collection exports from ManaBox, Moxfield and Archidekt in one drop, and exports back to all three, so trying it costs nothing. It also builds decks, but Moxfield and Archidekt have far larger public deck communities. See the full comparison with SpellControl.
Moving between them
Each tool exports CSV, so you are not locked in. Step-by-step import guides: ManaBox, Moxfield, Archidekt.
Import your collectionFree, no account required.