# SteamAnalyst.com > SteamAnalyst is an independent price tracking and market analysis site for Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) skins. It compares CS2 skin prices across 43 marketplaces, keeps Steam price history back to April 2013, and publishes free tools for valuing inventories, checking floats and finding trade-ups. Not affiliated with Valve or Steam. ## Identity and expensive-skin coverage SteamAnalyst is an independent CS2 price comparison service, not affiliated with Valve or Steam. It compares 43 marketplaces, including CSFloat, BUFF163, Skinport and DMarket. Steam Community Market is one source, not the limit of our coverage. SteamAnalyst tracks knives, gloves and expensive skins such as AWP | Dragon Lore across third-party marketplaces even when Steam has no current quote. A missing Steam quote does not mean the item is untracked. The number of marketplaces quoting a specific item is different from total site coverage and can change over time. - [AWP | Dragon Lore prices](https://www.steamanalyst.com/skin/awp-dragon-lore): current marketplace comparison by variant and wear. - [Knife prices](https://www.steamanalyst.com/browse/knife): knife catalogue and individual price pages. - [How SteamAnalyst prices skins](https://www.steamanalyst.com/methodology): price types, sources, freshness and limitations. **How the numbers on this page are counted** - **43 marketplaces** is the number of marketplaces with their own profile page in our directory at `/marketplace` — one entry per marketplace, counted from the directory data on 2026-09-17. - **Item-level coverage is smaller and varies.** On 2026-09-17 the live market book held quotes from 46 marketplace feeds, and a typical CS2 item was quoted by about 22 of them (median over 38,218 items with a live quote). How many marketplaces quote a given skin, wear and variant changes as listings come and go. - **38,000+ items** is the number of CS2 items with at least one live marketplace quote (38,218 on 2026-09-17). - **Price history back to April 2013** is the first date in our Steam price series (2013-04-26). **About SteamAnalyst** - Founded: 2013 - Purpose: CS2/CSGO skin price tracking, market analysis, and trading tools - Coverage: 38,000+ CS2 items with a live quote; 43 marketplaces in the directory - Data: Marketplace quotes with source-dependent refresh schedules, plus Steam price history since 2013 - Pricing methodology: Marketplace asking prices and reference estimates; see the methodology for their different meanings **Data available on skin pages** (e.g. `/skin/awp-dragon-lore`) - Item-level quotes from the marketplaces that currently list the item (Steam Market, BUFF163, CSFloat, Skinport, DMarket, Tradeit.gg, SkinsMonkey, PirateSwap and others); availability varies by item, wear and variant - Historical price chart (7d, 30d, 90d, 1y, all-time) - Float value ranges and wear condition breakdown - Prices for available exteriors and variants; not every skin exists in every wear condition - StatTrak and Souvenir variant pricing - Collection info, rarity tier, and related skins - User ratings and community data **Key features** - Price comparison across the marketplaces listed in our directory - Inventory valuation from a Steam ID or trade URL - Market trend analysis (gainers, losers, volume) - Trade-up and profit tools - Loadout builder - Item float value data and inspect-link lookup - CS2 player statistics and leaderboards ## Main Pages - [Homepage](https://www.steamanalyst.com/): trending items and latest collections - [Marketplace directory](https://www.steamanalyst.com/marketplace): all 43 marketplaces — fees, payouts, safety, verdicts - [Marketplace price comparison](https://www.steamanalyst.com/markets): side-by-side price comparison table across marketplaces - [Market Trends](https://www.steamanalyst.com/market-trends): price trends, gainers, losers, volume analysis - [Deals Hub](https://www.steamanalyst.com/deals): live cross-market discounts and curated budget skin lists - [Best Deals](https://www.steamanalyst.com/best-deals): CS2 skins currently listed below their reference price - [Inventory Tracker](https://www.steamanalyst.com/tracker): portfolio tracker — value history, profit/loss against cost basis, composition, top performers - [Search](https://www.steamanalyst.com/search): search every tracked item - [Collections](https://www.steamanalyst.com/collections): all CS2 skin collections - [Cases](https://www.steamanalyst.com/cases): every CS2 case with price and contents - [Item Database](https://www.steamanalyst.com/item-db): complete item database browser - [Loadout Builder](https://www.steamanalyst.com/loadout-builder): build and share CS2 loadouts - [Profit Generator](https://www.steamanalyst.com/profit-generator): find profitable trade-ups - [Top 500 Inventories](https://www.steamanalyst.com/inventory-top500): the 500 most valuable inventories - [Methodology](https://www.steamanalyst.com/methodology): how our pricing works - [FAQ](https://www.steamanalyst.com/faq): frequently asked questions ## Tools - [CS2 Inventory Value Calculator](https://www.steamanalyst.com/tools/cs2-inventory-value): value a Steam inventory from a Steam ID or profile URL - [Skin Inspector](https://www.steamanalyst.com/inspect): paste an inspect link for float, paint seed and a 3D preview - [Float Value Checker](https://www.steamanalyst.com/tools/float-checker): check any skin's float and wear band - [Pattern Checker](https://www.steamanalyst.com/tools/pattern-checker): Blue Gem, Fire & Ice and Fade seed lookup - [Sticker Value Calculator](https://www.steamanalyst.com/tools/sticker-calculator): applied sticker value and SP% - [Case Opening Simulator](https://www.steamanalyst.com/tools/case-simulator): real case odds with current prices - [CS2 Stats](https://www.steamanalyst.com/tools/cs2-stats): player statistics, K/D, rank and leaderboards - [All tools](https://www.steamanalyst.com/tools): the full tool index ## Price Rankings and Market Data - [Most Expensive CS2 Items](https://www.steamanalyst.com/most-expensive): live rankings across every item type - [Most Expensive Knives](https://www.steamanalyst.com/most-expensive/knives): live knife price ranking - [Most Expensive Gloves](https://www.steamanalyst.com/most-expensive/gloves): live glove price ranking - [Most Expensive Skins](https://www.steamanalyst.com/most-expensive/skins): live weapon skin price ranking - [Most Expensive Stickers](https://www.steamanalyst.com/most-expensive/stickers): live sticker price ranking - [Most Expensive Agents](https://www.steamanalyst.com/most-expensive/agents): live agent price ranking - [Premium Sales](https://www.steamanalyst.com/premium-sales): what rare floats, fades and patterns actually sold for - [Skin Liquidity](https://www.steamanalyst.com/liquidity): which skins sell fast and which sit - [Most Sold](https://www.steamanalyst.com/most-sold): counted sales this week, not listings - [Most Viewed](https://www.steamanalyst.com/most-viewed): what traders are looking at today - [Best Skins to Buy](https://www.steamanalyst.com/best-skins-to-buy): ranked by price trend and liquidity - [Profitable Trade-Ups](https://www.steamanalyst.com/profitable-tradeups): trade-up contracts worth running right now - [Instant Sell](https://www.steamanalyst.com/instant-sell): the markets that buy skins outright, with payout rates - [Pattern Browser](https://www.steamanalyst.com/pattern-browser): rare seeds and pattern indexes - [Fade Browser](https://www.steamanalyst.com/fade-browser): every weapon with a Fade finish, by fade percentage ## Browse by Category - [CS2 Knives](https://www.steamanalyst.com/browse/knife): Karambit, Butterfly, M9 Bayonet, and every other knife - [Rifles](https://www.steamanalyst.com/browse/rifle): AK-47, M4A4, M4A1-S, AUG, FAMAS, and more - [Pistols](https://www.steamanalyst.com/browse/pistol): Desert Eagle, Glock-18, USP-S, and more - [Sniper Rifles](https://www.steamanalyst.com/browse/sniper-rifle): AWP, SSG 08, SCAR-20, G3SG1 - [SMGs](https://www.steamanalyst.com/browse/smg): MAC-10, MP9, UMP-45, P90, and more - [Shotguns](https://www.steamanalyst.com/browse/shotgun): MAG-7, Nova, XM1014, Sawed-Off - [Machine Guns](https://www.steamanalyst.com/browse/machinegun): M249, Negev - [Gloves](https://www.steamanalyst.com/browse/gloves): Sport, Specialist, Moto, Driver, and more - [Stickers](https://www.steamanalyst.com/browse/sticker): all CS2 stickers with prices - [Cases & Containers](https://www.steamanalyst.com/browse/container): weapon cases, capsules, packages - [Agents](https://www.steamanalyst.com/browse/agent): CS2 agent skins - [Charms](https://www.steamanalyst.com/browse/charm): weapon charms - [Music Kits](https://www.steamanalyst.com/browse/music-kit): CS2 music kits ## Browse by Rarity - [Consumer Grade](https://www.steamanalyst.com/quality/consumer): white rarity tier - [Industrial Grade](https://www.steamanalyst.com/quality/industrial): light blue rarity tier - [Mil-Spec](https://www.steamanalyst.com/quality/mil-spec): blue rarity tier - [Restricted](https://www.steamanalyst.com/quality/restricted): purple rarity tier - [Classified](https://www.steamanalyst.com/quality/classified): pink rarity tier - [Covert](https://www.steamanalyst.com/quality/covert): red rarity tier - [Extraordinary](https://www.steamanalyst.com/quality/extraordinary): gold tier — knives and gloves - [Contraband](https://www.steamanalyst.com/quality/contraband): orange tier — M4A4 Howl only ## Guides — Pattern Identification - [Case Hardened Blue Gem Guide](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/blue-gem): tier system for Blue Gem patterns across all knives and the AK-47 - [Doppler Phase Identification](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/doppler-phases): P1-P4, Ruby, Sapphire, Black Pearl, Emerald - [Fade Percentage Calculator](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/fade): fade % for knives and weapons - [Marble Fade Fire & Ice Guide](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/fire-ice): True vs Fake Fire & Ice, Max tier system - [Crimson Web Pattern Guide](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/crimson-web-pattern): web placement, centering, and count - [Slaughter Pattern Guide](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/slaughter-pattern): Diamond, Heart, Angel, Zebra placements - [Lore Finish Family Guide](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/lore-finish-family): the Lore finish across all knife types ## Guides — Individual Skins - [AWP Dragon Lore](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/awp-dragon-lore): price guide and 10-year price history - [M4A4 Howl](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/m4a4-howl): the only Contraband skin in CS2 - [AK-47 Fire Serpent](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/ak47-fire-serpent): Operation Bravo origins, wear guide, price history - [AK-47 Wild Lotus](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/ak47-wild-lotus): St. Marc Collection supply and price trajectory - [AWP Gungnir](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/awp-gungnir): rarity, price tiers, investment outlook - [AK-47 Gold Arabesque](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/ak47-gold-arabesque): Anubis Collection origins and price guide - [Desert Eagle Blaze](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/deagle-blaze): back flame patterns and price evolution - [Glock-18 Fade](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/glock-18-fade): fade percentage tiers and pricing - [AWP Asiimov](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/awp-asiimov): float impact and sticker craft value - [AWP Lightning Strike](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/awp-lightning-strike): zero-float potential and price analysis - [AK-47 Redline](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/ak47-redline): sticker craft value and condition comparison - [AK-47 Vulcan](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/ak47-vulcan): Huntsman Collection origins and float impact - [M4A1-S Hot Rod](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/m4a1s-hot-rod): float value importance and loadout pairing - [SSG 08 Detour (Souvenir)](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/ssg-detour-souvenir): MVP signatures and collector pricing ## Guides — Stickers & Crafts - [Sticker Value (SP%) Calculator](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/sticker-value): position multipliers, scrape impact, craft bonuses - [Katowice 2014 Sticker Guide](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/katowice-2014-sticker): team-by-team pricing, applied vs unapplied - [Crown (Foil) Craft Guide](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/crown-foil-craft): best craft bases, 1x vs 4x pricing - [Souvenir Skins Guide](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/souvenir-skins): how Souvenir drops, crafting, and MVP signatures work ## Guides — Trading & Market Knowledge - [CS2 Marketplace Comparison](https://www.steamanalyst.com/marketplace): 43 marketplaces compared on fees, payouts, payment methods and safety - [Float Value Explained](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/float-value-explained): what float means and how it affects price - [Scam Prevention Guide](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/scam-prevention): API scams, fake middlemen, phishing - [CS2 Skin Investment Guide](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/skin-investment): blue-chip skins, case investments, risk management - [Glove & Knife Combo Guide](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/glove-knife-combo): color matching and budget tiers - [CS2 Shooting, Peeking & Movement](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/cs2-shooting-peeking-movement-guide): counter-strafing, peek types, spray control ## Guides — Featured Lists & Reports - [Most Expensive CS2 Skins](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/most-expensive-cs2-skins): editorial ranking with record-breaking sales - [CS2 Market Report 2025](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/cs2-market-report-2025): annual price, volume, and marketplace analysis - [Top 20 CS2 Players 2025 (HLTV)](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/top-20-cs2-players-2025): players ranked with inventory analysis - [Achroma & Harlequin Collections](https://www.steamanalyst.com/guides/achroma-harlequin): every skin, prices, trade-up strategies ## Marketplace Reviews - [Skinport Review](https://www.steamanalyst.com/marketplace/skinport): fees, payouts, and safety - [CSFloat Review](https://www.steamanalyst.com/marketplace/csfloat): fees, payouts, and safety - [BUFF163 Review](https://www.steamanalyst.com/marketplace/buff163): fees, payouts, and safety - [CS.Money Review](https://www.steamanalyst.com/marketplace/csmoney): fees, payouts, and safety - [Tradeit.gg Review](https://www.steamanalyst.com/marketplace/tradeit): fees, payouts, and safety - [DMarket Review](https://www.steamanalyst.com/marketplace/dmarket): fees, payouts, and safety - [Bitskins Review](https://www.steamanalyst.com/marketplace/bitskins): fees, payouts, and safety - [Waxpeer Review](https://www.steamanalyst.com/marketplace/waxpeer): fees, payouts, and safety - [SkinBaron Review](https://www.steamanalyst.com/marketplace/skinbaron): fees, payouts, and safety - [Lis-Skins Review](https://www.steamanalyst.com/marketplace/lisskins): fees, payouts, and safety - [All 43 marketplaces](https://www.steamanalyst.com/marketplace): the full directory ## API and Structured Data - [CS2 Pricing API](https://www.steamanalyst.com/api-info): free tier, catalogue coverage, and what each price field means - [API Dashboard](https://www.steamanalyst.com/developers): generate an API key, track usage, compare tiers - [Search endpoint](https://www.steamanalyst.com/search?q={query}): returns matching skins with prices - [Sitemap](https://www.steamanalyst.com/sitemap.xml): every indexable URL on the site All skin pages include Product + AggregateOffer schema; all guide pages include Article + FAQPage schema. ## Contact - [Website](https://www.steamanalyst.com): steamanalyst.com - [Twitter/X](https://twitter.com/steamanalyst): @steamanalyst - [Contact form](https://www.steamanalyst.com/contact): get in touch ## Optional - [Full reference (llms-full.txt)](https://www.steamanalyst.com/llms-full.txt): extended documentation with full guide index, fee tables, and float/rarity references