Discogs
Crowd-built music release database and marketplace for buying and selling vinyl, CDs and cassettes.
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Is Discogs free?
Yes, free to use
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eBayFree plan + paid
BandcampFree
MusicBrainz PicardOpen source
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- 3
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About Discogs
Discogs is two things in one: a huge user-built database of music releases, and a marketplace where independent sellers and record shops sell physical music. The database catalogues each pressing separately, with labels, catalogue numbers, track lists, credits and matrix codes, so collectors can identify exactly which version of a record they own. Members catalogue their collections, track estimated value, keep wantlists and get alerts when a wanted item is listed. The marketplace covers vinyl, CDs, cassettes and other formats from sellers worldwide, and each release shows its sales history as a pricing guide. Using the database and buying is free; sellers pay a fee on each sale. A public API exposes the database to tagging and cataloguing apps. Discogs runs on the web with iOS and Android apps that include barcode scanning. It is the default tool for record collectors, DJs and sellers of physical music.
Best for: Record collectors and sellers who need pressing-level detail and a global market.
Pros and cons
What works
- Pressing-level database with credits and catalogue numbers
- Collection tracking, wantlists and sales history for pricing
- Public API used by many tagging and cataloguing apps
Why people leave
- Seller fees and shipping can make cheap records expensive
- Database entries vary in quality since they are user-submitted
- Interface is dense for casual buyers
Discogs vs eBay, Bandcamp and MusicBrainz Picard
From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.
| Attribute | Discogs | eBay | Bandcamp | MusicBrainz Picard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free plan + paid | Free | Open source |
| Verified price | — | — | — | — |
| Free plan | Free app | Yes | Free app | Free app |
| Open source | No | No | No | Yes |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Top Discogs alternatives
See all 3- 1eBay66.5
Larger general audience and auctions, often better for selling rare records quickly.
- 2Bandcamp54.4
Buy vinyl, CDs and cassettes directly from artists and labels, with most money going to them.
- 3MusicBrainz Picard52.6
Free, open music database and tagger if you need release metadata without a marketplace.
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Discogs: common questions
What is Discogs?
Discogs: Crowd-built music release database and marketplace for buying and selling vinyl, CDs and cassettes. Best for record collectors and sellers who need pressing-level detail and a global market. Available for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Discogs free?
Yes, Discogs is free to use.
Is Discogs open source?
No, Discogs is not open source. Open-source alternatives include MusicBrainz Picard.
What platforms does Discogs run on?
Discogs is available for Web, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to Discogs?
The highest-ranked Discogs alternatives right now are eBay, Bandcamp and MusicBrainz Picard. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
Discogs vs eBay: what's the difference?
Discogs is free to use; eBay is free with paid plans. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.