I want to understand the theory
Start with equity and ranges, then move on to a trainer or GTO library.
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Poker study software
A list of well-known programs and platforms for analyzing hands, studying GTO, memorizing ranges and reviewing results, organized by what each tool does.
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Which category should you choose?
I want to review my play
Use a tracker to find hands and a solver to analyze important spots.
I play tournaments
Include an ICM tool to study the bubble, pay jumps and final tables.
05 tools
Solvers and GTO study
These tools calculate or display equilibrium strategies so you can compare lines, sizings, frequencies and EV.
GTO Wizard
WebOnline platform with a solution library, solver, hand history analysis and a trainer for Hold’em and PLO. It is the most comprehensive option for studying without building trees locally.
- Focus
- Hold’em and PLO
- Access
- Web
PioSOLVER
WindowsDesktop solver for Hold’em. Build game trees, solve postflop spots and use node locking to study adjustments against specific strategies.
- Focus
- Hold’em
- Access
- Windows
GTO+
WindowsHold’em solver known for its one-time purchase and integration with Flopzilla. Suited to building and exploring solutions on your own computer.
- Focus
- Hold’em
- Access
- Windows
Simple Postflop
Desktop / cloudBuilds betting trees and solves postflop strategies, with EV, equity and frequency data. It is part of a suite that also covers preflop and PLO.
- Focus
- Hold’em
- Access
- Desktop / cloud
MonkerSolver
DesktopAdvanced solver for Hold’em and Omaha, including multiway scenarios. It requires more technical knowledge and hardware and is often used for complex PLO studies.
- Focus
- Hold’em and PLO
- Access
- Desktop
04 tools
Equity, ranges and board texture
These tools show how hands and ranges interact without necessarily solving the entire game tree.
Flopzilla
WindowsShows how a range connects with different boards through pairs, draws, made hands and combos. Useful for reading ranges and studying how often they connect.
- Focus
- Hold’em
- Access
- Windows
Equilab
WindowsFree calculator for comparing hand and range equity, applying filters and practicing estimates. A simple starting point for off-table analysis.
- Focus
- Hold’em
- Access
- Windows
Power-Equilab
WindowsAn advanced equity analysis tool with additional features for working with ranges and training decisions on every street.
- Focus
- Hold’em
- Access
- Windows
Range Craft
DesktopFree tool for creating, organizing, importing and practicing ranges. Available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
- Focus
- Ranges
- Access
- Desktop
04 tools
Trackers, hand databases and review
Import hand histories to filter decisions, track results and find patterns. Support varies by room and format.
PokerTracker 4
Windows / macOSDatabase and HUD for Hold’em and Omaha. Organizes sessions, charts, stats, filters and hand replays for post-session review.
- Focus
- Hold’em and Omaha
- Access
- Windows / macOS
Holdem Manager 3
WindowsTracker with reports, charts, filters, a replayer and a HUD. Designed to analyze large volumes of cash-game and tournament hands.
- Focus
- Hold’em and Omaha
- Access
- Windows
Hand2Note
WindowsTracker and analysis platform with configurable HUDs and stats. Its main features include data segmentation and detailed reporting.
- Focus
- Multiple formats
- Access
- Windows
DriveHUD 2
WindowsTracker with a hand database, HUD, charts, filters and reports on range deviations. It brings session review into one interface.
- Focus
- Hold’em, Omaha and more
- Access
- Windows
02 tools
ICM and tournament decisions
Model how stacks translate into expected payouts and study push/fold, reshove, final-table spots and other stages of MTTs.
HoldemResources Calculator (HRC)
DesktopTournament solver with preflop and postflop analysis, models such as ICM and FGS, and hand import from trackers. Widely used to study late-stage tournament spots.
- Focus
- MTT and Sit & Go
- Access
- Desktop
ICMIZER
WebOnline suite for calculating and practicing preflop decisions under ICM, Chip EV and FGS. Includes training modes and tools for MTTs and Sit & Go.
- Focus
- MTT and Sit & Go
- Access
- Web
04 tools
Trainers and guided practice
Turn solutions and ranges into repeatable drills, with a score or feedback after each decision.
Rangeiro
WebBrazilian trainer for preflop tournament ranges, with gamified learning paths, drills and GTO-based feedback.
- Focus
- Mainly MTTs
- Access
- Web
DTO Poker
Web / iOS / AndroidGTO training apps for tournaments and cash games. Play presolved spots and get feedback on each decision.
- Focus
- MTTs and cash games
- Access
- Web / iOS / Android
PokerSnowie
Desktop / mobileAI-based trainer with hand analysis, error detection and practice against the program.
- Focus
- Hold’em
- Access
- Desktop / mobile
FreeBetRange
WebPlatform for importing, viewing and training preflop ranges, with reconstruction and memorization exercises.
- Focus
- Preflop
- Access
- Web
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