Decklab vs Card Creator
Card Creator is a one-time purchase on Steam for Windows, with blueprint templates, Excel and CSV data and print-ready PDFs. Decklab runs in any desktop browser for free, and adds Tabletop Simulator export, deck checks and a playtest table.
At a glance
| Feature | Decklab | Card Creator |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on | Your browser on desktop (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari 17+). Works offline once signed in. | Windows, installed from Steam. |
| Price | Free forever. Pro is $9 a month or $99 a year, for AI credits and more cloud space. | A one-time purchase; the price depends on your region. |
| Free plan | The full editor and every export, with unlimited local projects and 3 cloud projects. | None. |
| How you design | A visual editor measured in millimetres, with text styles, inline icons, variables and rules. | Card blueprints in a drag-and-drop editor, with an icon gallery. |
| Card data | A built-in data grid. Import and export CSV and Excel, or paste from a spreadsheet. | Excel and CSV import and export. |
| Print-and-play PDF | Free. Letter, A4 or A3, with cut marks, bleed, and double-sided or fold-and-glue backs. | Yes, with cut marks and bleed, up to 700 DPI. |
| Images | Free. PNG per card up to 600 DPI, with bleed and sprite sheets. | PNG and JPG. |
| Tabletop Simulator | Free. Deck sheets and a saved object, with import notes. | Not listed. |
| Playtesting | A free solo table that deals your real cards. | None built in. |
| AI | Optional. Each step is a proposal you accept or discard, paid with credits. | None. |
The main differences
Platform
Card Creator is a Windows app on Steam, released in 2017. Decklab runs in Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari on any desktop.
Online play
Card Creator’s store page lists images and PDFs. Decklab also exports deck sheets and a saved object for Tabletop Simulator.
More of the game
Decklab keeps tokens, boards, boxes and the rulebook beside your cards, and checks the deck for problems before you print.
Choose Card Creator if
- You want a Windows app you buy once
- You like its blueprint templates
Choose Decklab if
- You’re on a Mac or Linux, or want nothing to install
- You want Tabletop Simulator export
- You want to start free
Questions
Does Card Creator work on a Mac?
Its Steam page lists Windows requirements only. Decklab works in a browser on a Mac.
Sources
Facts about other products were checked against their own sites in November 2026. Prices and features change, so check before you decide.
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