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PokerOps vs Poker Herd

PokerOps vs Poker Herd: home poker league software with a blind clock and scoring, against a full multi-venue platform with dealer devices, WhatsApp registration and club terms.

The verdict

Poker Herd is home poker league software — blind clock, buy-in/rebuy/knockout tracking and standings — aimed at home clubs. PokerOps is a full multi-venue tournament platform with dealer devices, WhatsApp registration and versioned club terms.

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

Poker Herd

Platform
Cloud SaaS / web (JavaScript SPA)
Pricing
Subscription via Chargebee (amounts not published)
Free tier
Unknown — Chargebee billing, amounts not published
Established
~2025 (USA — PokerHerd, LLC)
Best for
Home poker leagues

Feature by feature

  • Free plan runs a multi-table tournament

    Free plan not published.

    PokerOpsYes
    Poker HerdNot published

  • Seating & table draw

    PokerOpsYes
    Poker HerdNot published

  • Table balancing & breaking

    PokerOpsYes
    Poker HerdNot published

  • Live tournament clock on every screen

    Built-in blind clock.

    PokerOpsYes
    Poker HerdYes

  • Blind structure editor & templates

    PokerOpsYes
    Poker HerdYes

  • Re-entry & add-ons with timed windows

    Rebuys tracked; add-ons not confirmed.

    PokerOpsYes
    Poker HerdPartial

  • Payout ladders & deals

    Payouts tracked; deal types not published.

    PokerOpsYes
    Poker HerdPartial

  • Dealer & floor device apps

    PokerOpsYes
    Poker HerdNot published

  • Seasonal leagues & standings

    PokerOpsYes
    Poker HerdYes

  • Player registration over WhatsApp

    PokerOpsYes
    Poker HerdNot 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-tenant, multi-venue administration under one login
  • Dealer and floor device apps with a table-side screen
  • Player registration over WhatsApp, built in
  • Versioned club terms, accepted before an entry is sold

Where Poker Herd may fit better

  • Simple home-league software with a blind clock and scoring
  • Buy-in, rebuy, knockout and payout tracking in one place
  • Educational blog content for home hosts

What is Poker Herd?

Poker Herd is home poker league software: a built-in blind clock, buy-in/rebuy/knockout tracking, payouts and standings, with a blog aimed at home hosts. Its site is a JavaScript app that did not fully render to the crawler, so some details are unconfirmed.

How they differ

Poker Herd covers a single home league well. PokerOps scales past it — multi-venue administration, dealer and floor devices, player registration over WhatsApp, and versioned club terms accepted before an entry is sold.

Choose PokerOps if

  • You run more than a single home league or venue
  • You want dealer devices and WhatsApp registration
  • You need enforceable club terms

Choose Poker Herd if

  • You want the simplest possible home-league tool and nothing more
  • Educational guidance for home hosts is useful to you

Questions

Is Poker Herd for casinos or home games?

Poker Herd positions as home poker league software. PokerOps scales from a home game to a multi-venue club with dealer devices and staff roles.

How much does Poker Herd cost?

Poker Herd bills through Chargebee but does not publish amounts. PokerOps publishes its prices — a free plan and flat monthly paid plans (see pricing).

Is PokerOps a good alternative to Poker Herd?

Yes if you run more than one home league or venue and want dealer devices, WhatsApp registration and enforceable club terms. Poker Herd is fine for a single home league with a clock and scoring.

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