PokerOps vs HPTM

PokerOps vs HPTM: a free home tournament timer/manager with auto-reseating and voiced announcements, against a cloud club platform with venues and devices, leagues on Starter and above, and WhatsApp registration on Professional and above.

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The verdict

HPTM is a free home tournament timer/manager (free on Windows and Android) with automatic reseating and voiced announcements. PokerOps is a cloud club platform with multi-venue administration, a dealer tablet, leagues and WhatsApp registration.

PokerOps

Platform: Cloud, in the browser: no install, one subdomain per club, or its own domain
Pricing: Free · Starter $199/month · Professional $599/month · Enterprise Custom
Free tier: 100 players · 1 venue, 3 tables · 1 live tournament at a time · 4 paired devices · 1 team member · Club terms of service
Best for: Every room that runs a tournament, from a recurring home game to a casino

HPTM

Platform: Windows + Android (free); iOS + macOS (paid). Built in Unity
Pricing: Free (Windows/Android) / $17.99 one-time (iOS/macOS)
Free tier: Fully free on Windows and Android (paid on iOS/macOS)
Established: ~2025 (Belgium — Avadev)
Best for: Home tournaments wanting a free offline timer/manager

Feature by feature

Capability	PokerOps	HPTM
Free plan runs a multi-table tournamentFully free on Windows and Android; table limits not published.	Yes	Not published
Multi-table seating & table drawAutomatic seat assignment on join.	Yes	Yes
Table balancing & breakingTables broken up on busts, with undo.	Yes	Yes
Tournament clock on every screen (TV, tablet, phone)Fullscreen display with voiced announcements.	Yes	Yes
Re-entry & add-ons with timed windows	Yes	Yes
Payout ladders & dealsPrize distribution calculator; ICM not published.	Yes	Partial
Seasonal leagues & standingsNot published; it lists an end-of-tournament ranking.	Yes	Not published
Dealer & floor device appsRemote-control phones can bust players; not a formal dealer role.	Yes	Partial
Multi-venue administration & staff rolesNot published; home-game focus.	Yes	Not published
Player registration over WhatsApp	Yes	Not published

Free plan runs a multi-table tournament
Fully free on Windows and Android; table limits not published.
PokerOpsYes
HPTMNot published
Multi-table seating & table draw
Automatic seat assignment on join.
PokerOpsYes
HPTMYes
Table balancing & breaking
Tables broken up on busts, with undo.
PokerOpsYes
HPTMYes
Tournament clock on every screen (TV, tablet, phone)
Fullscreen display with voiced announcements.
PokerOpsYes
HPTMYes
Re-entry & add-ons with timed windows
PokerOpsYes
HPTMYes
Payout ladders & deals
Prize distribution calculator; ICM not published.
PokerOpsYes
HPTMPartial
Seasonal leagues & standings
Not published; it lists an end-of-tournament ranking.
PokerOpsYes
HPTMNot published
Dealer & floor device apps
Remote-control phones can bust players; not a formal dealer role.
PokerOpsYes
HPTMPartial
Multi-venue administration & staff roles
Not published; home-game focus.
PokerOpsYes
HPTMNot published
Player registration over WhatsApp
PokerOpsYes
HPTMNot published

Comparison based on publicly available information as of 2026-09-04. Product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Where PokerOps wins

Multi-venue administration and staff roles under one login
Seasonal leagues with persistent standings on the club site
A dealer tablet, floor devices and barcode check-in at the door
Player registration over WhatsApp, built in
Versioned club terms, accepted before an entry is sold

Where HPTM may fit better

Genuinely free on Windows and Android, with no subscription
Automatic reseating and table-breaking, with voiced announcements
Offline desktop operation on a local network

What is HPTM?

HPTM (Home Poker Tournament Manager) is a Unity-built timer/manager that is free on Windows and Android: automatic seat assignment and table-breaking, a fullscreen clock with voiced announcements, rebuys and add-ons, and several interface languages — all offline, with no subscription.

How they differ

HPTM is a capable, free, offline home manager. PokerOps is a cloud club platform: multi-venue administration and staff roles, seasonal leagues, a dealer tablet, door check-in and player registration over WhatsApp.

Choose PokerOps if

You run a club or multiple venues, with leagues over a season
You want a dealer tablet, door check-in and WhatsApp registration
You want the room in the cloud, in the browser

Choose HPTM if

You want a free, offline home tournament timer/manager
Automatic reseating and voiced announcements are what you need

Questions

Does HPTM have leagues?

HPTM publishes an end-of-tournament ranking but not a persistent season leaderboard. PokerOps runs seasonal leagues with standings.

Is HPTM really free?

Yes, on Windows and Android (the iOS/macOS app is a one-time $17.99). PokerOps is cloud-based, with a free plan that includes the live tools and flat monthly paid plans (see pricing).

Is PokerOps a good alternative to HPTM?

Yes if you want a cloud platform with multi-venue administration, leagues, a dealer tablet and WhatsApp registration. HPTM is a strong free, offline home timer and manager if that is all you need.

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