# Tools that find decks you can build from your collection, compared

There are two kinds of tool. Generators build a new deck for you from the cards you own, usually around a commander you pick, often with AI: BinderBrew, ManaBuilder and BulkBrew work this way. Finders do the opposite: they look for decks other players already built and tell you how close your collection is to each; DeckScout works this way. Deck builders like Moxfield and Archidekt keep your collection and mark the cards you own in a deck you open or build.

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## At a glance

| Tool | What it does | Formats | Cost | Collection import |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeckScout | Finds existing decks on EDHREC, Archidekt and MTGGoldfish and ranks them by how much of each you own; missing cards, cost to finish and one shopping list | Commander and 15 other formats | Free; one search without an account, more with a free account | CSV from ManaBox, Moxfield, Archidekt, Deckbox, TCGplayer |
| [BinderBrew](https://binderbrew.com/commander-deck-builder) | Generates a new 100-card Commander list from your collection, around a commander you pick | Commander | Free | ManaBox, Moxfield, Archidekt, TCGplayer |
| [ManaBuilder](https://manabuilder.com/) | Generates a new deck from your collection with AI | Commander, Standard, Modern, Vintage | Free credits; deeper builds on paid credits | CSV from ManaBox, Moxfield or other trackers |
| [BulkBrew](https://github.com/AndreaGiulianini/bulkbrew) | Builds Commander decks around the commanders you own, from EDHREC averages | Commander | Free web app | ManaBox CSV, Moxfield export, plain text |
| Moxfield, Archidekt | Deck builders that keep your collection and mark the cards you own in a deck you open or build | Every format | Free to use | Their own collection tools (both export a CSV DeckScout reads) |

## Which one to use

- You want to know which proven decks you are closest to, in Commander or a 60-card format: **DeckScout**.
- You have a commander in mind and want a full list built from your cards: a generator, such as BinderBrew, ManaBuilder or BulkBrew.
- You already know the deck and keep your collection on Moxfield or Archidekt: they show what you own of it. DeckScout can also check one exact deck from a link or a pasted list.

## How this was checked

The descriptions come from each tool's own pages, read on 14 October 2026. Tools change: if something here is out of date, write to [support@mtgdeckscout.uk](mailto:support@mtgdeckscout.uk) and it will be corrected. DeckScout is one of the tools compared, and this page is written by its maker.

## Questions

### Is there a free tool that shows which decks I can build from my collection?

Yes. DeckScout is free: load your collection's CSV and it ranks real decks by how much of each you own. One search needs no account.

### What is the difference between a deck generator and DeckScout?

A generator writes a new list from your cards. DeckScout finds lists other players already built and tells you how close you are to each.

Last checked 2026-10-14.