Garage Door Remote Pricing
Analysis of 48,744 eBay listings for garage door remotes and controllers.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Used ones cost about 12% more here.
👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in Craftsman remotes, which sit 20% below the market median. High-end pricing is driven by Overhead Door units (+50%) and specialized receivers (+75%).
💚 Best value for your money
Price by brand
Why? Prices vary by manufacturer, with Overhead Door at 30 and Craftsman at 16.
Price by type
Why? Specialized hardware like receivers (35) costs significantly more than standard remotes (17.74).
Price by compatible brand
Why? Pricing is relatively stable across brands, ranging from Raynor at 16.01 to Overhead Door Corp at 21.73.
Price by number of buttons
Why? Complexity increases price, with 5-button remotes at 40 compared to 1-button units at 18.98.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a standard garage door remote?
The market median price is 19.95.
Are used remotes more expensive than new ones?
Yes, the used median is 22.39 compared to the new median of 19.95.
Which brand offers the lowest median price?
Craftsman offers the lowest median price at 16.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $11–$140, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 25, 2026.