TradeGauge vs KeepTradeCut vs FantasyCalc
All three are free dynasty trade calculators — the difference is where the values come from and what happens after you calculate. Honest breakdown, updated Jul 15, 2026.
| TradeGauge | KeepTradeCut | FantasyCalc | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where values come from | Market values from Dynasty Dealer, built on real dynasty trade data | Crowdsourced — users vote on "which player would you rather have" | Derived from real league trades (Sleeper/MFL data) |
| Price | Free, no account | Free (supported by sponsors/promos) | Free |
| Formats | Dynasty market values + full redraft mode (SF/1QB × PPR/Half/Standard) | Dynasty & redraft, SF and 1QB | Dynasty & redraft, SF and 1QB |
| Rookie picks | 2026–2028 picks valued and searchable | Yes | Yes |
| Shareable trade links | Yes — every trade gets a URL | Yes | No native share links |
| Value alerts | Email alerts + iOS push app (coming soon) — get pinged when values move | No push alerts | No |
| Interface | Fast static pages, dark, mobile-first, zero clutter | Full-featured but denser UI | Minimal, utilitarian |
Use TradeGauge when…
you want the fastest verdict, a link to paste in league chat, and alerts when the values behind a pending trade move.
Use KeepTradeCut when…
you want to know how the crowd feels about players, or you enjoy voting on "would you rather" matchups that power their values.
Use FantasyCalc when…
you want a second market-based opinion or their public API for your own spreadsheet projects.
Try it on your trade right now — the dynasty trade calculator needs no account, or start from the value chart and rankings.
TradeGauge for iOS is coming — get value alerts on your phone
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Frequently asked questions
- Is TradeGauge a good KeepTradeCut alternative?
- If you want a fast, clean calculator with market-based values, shareable trade links, and value alerts, yes. If you specifically want crowdsourced values and the "would you rather" voting game, KTC remains the reference for that approach — the two are honest complements.
- Why do TradeGauge and KeepTradeCut values disagree sometimes?
- Different sources: KTC values are votes about perception; TradeGauge values track what the market pays in actual trades. When they disagree, the gap itself is information — perception hasn't caught up to the market (or vice versa), which is exactly where good trades live.
- Which calculator should I trust for my trade?
- Run the trade through more than one — it takes seconds. If every calculator calls it a win, accept with confidence. If they split, the trade is close enough that roster fit and your contention window should decide.
- Is FantasyCalc's approach different?
- FantasyCalc computes values from real league trades, which is philosophically closest to what TradeGauge uses (Dynasty Dealer market data). The main differences are the interface, shareable links, and TradeGauge's alerts.