Free vs Paid Poker Trackers: What You Actually Get

There are dozens of poker tracking apps, from free spreadsheets to subscription software. For most players, the right choice depends on how much you play and what you want to learn from your data.

What free trackers usually include

• Unlimited session logging for cash games and tournaments.
• Profit, hourly rate and a bankroll graph.
• Results by stake, game and location.
• Basic tournament stats like ROI and cashes.

For most recreational and semi-serious live players, this covers almost everything.

What paid plans typically add

• Cloud sync across phone and computer.
• Advanced reports: results by day of week, session length or time of day.
• Goal planning, risk-of-ruin and move-up planning.
• Staking tools for players with backers.
• Data export to CSV for taxes or your own analysis.
• No ads.

Questions to ask before paying

• Can I export my data? Your history should never be locked in one app.
• Does it work offline? Casinos often have poor signal.
• How fast is logging? If it takes more than a few taps, you will stop doing it.
• Is there a free trial or free tier?

Our approach

The PokerTracking bankroll tracker is free, with no sign-up needed, and includes sessions, insights, bankroll goals and 30 poker tools. A Pro plan with extras is planned — see pricing. For a broader view, read the best poker bankroll tracker apps and spreadsheet vs app.