MyPokerCaptain vs BlindValet
BlindValet and MyPokerCaptain are both web-based poker tournament apps, with player seating, payouts and leagues. MyPokerCaptain is cheaper on every paid plan and keeps working without internet; BlindValet has a more complete free plan, 47 languages and a customisable points system.
Publishers' facts checked on their websites on 30 September 2026
At a glance
| Criterion | MyPokerCaptain | BlindValet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free for 1 tournament of 9 players; Home Games €7.99, Club €12.99, Casino €47.99 a month; 14-day trial, no credit card | Free up to 9 players; Home Game €8.99 (27 players), Club €14.99, Pro €59.99 a month, Pro required for commercial use (prices recorded on 25/09/2026) |
| Platforms | Web browser on computer, tablet and phone, Windows or Mac; installable as an app from Chrome and Edge | Web browser on any device: Mac, Windows, Linux, iPad, Android, phone |
| Computers and accounts | Any of the club's devices; the plan does not limit the number of director accounts | Any device, synced in real time; staff handle seating and eliminations from a phone |
| Offline | Yes: the clock, eliminations and cash desk keep working without a network; the first opening needs a connection | Not documented on the publisher's website |
| Tables and seating | Table seating and balancing (Home Games plan and up), up to 1,200 players | Yes: table seating and balancing |
| Online registration | Planned: registration from the club's Wix website | Not documented on the publisher's website |
| League | Yes (Club plan): three points systems, best-results-only if you choose | Yes (Club plan): leagues and series, customisable points system, real-time standings |
| French | Yes, natively; ten other languages | Yes; 47 languages in all |
What BlindValet does better
- A more complete free plan. Up to 9 players, with seating, syncing across devices and the payout calculator. MyPokerCaptain’s free plan covers 9 players at one table, with payouts entered by hand.
- More languages. BlindValet comes in 47 languages; MyPokerCaptain in eleven.
- A customisable points system for leagues (Club plan). MyPokerCaptain offers three points systems, with no custom formula.
- Ticket printing, in beta on the Pro plan. For MyPokerCaptain, it is planned.
- Players on their phones: BlindValet highlights players checking blinds and standings from their phones. At MyPokerCaptain, the QR code player view is part of the Casino plan.
What MyPokerCaptain does better
- Lower prices on every paid plan: €7.99 against €8.99, €12.99 against €14.99, €47.99 against €59.99 a month.
- No 27-player cap: the Home Games plan opens multi-table tournaments with no player limit.
- Working without internet: the clock, eliminations and cash desk keep going when the venue Wi-Fi drops. BlindValet doesn’t document an offline mode.
- Multi-day events: Day 1 flights, bag & tag and the Day 2 seat draw (Casino plan), which BlindValet doesn’t document.
Which one is right for whom?
BlindValet suits players who often run games of fewer than ten without wanting to pay, directors who need a language beyond MyPokerCaptain’s eleven, or a league that wants to write its own points formula. MyPokerCaptain suits a home game that plays real multi-table tournaments, a club that doesn’t want to depend on the venue’s Wi-Fi, and organisers of multi-day events.
To make the switch, the BlindValet alternative page covers what changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is BlindValet free?
BlindValet has a free plan, Kitchen Table, with no time limit, up to 9 players, including seating, the clock and the payout calculator. MyPokerCaptain's free plan also covers 9 players, at one table, with payouts entered by hand.
How much does BlindValet cost?
Recorded on 25/09/2026 from its subscription page: Home Game €8.99 a month (up to 27 players), Club €14.99, Pro €59.99, the last one required for commercial use. MyPokerCaptain's comparable plans cost €7.99, €12.99 and €47.99 a month.
Does BlindValet work without internet?
Its website doesn't say so: BlindValet presents itself as a cloud-based system, synced in real time across devices. MyPokerCaptain keeps the clock, eliminations and cash desk running without a network, after being opened online once on the device.
Which one for a home game of more than 27 players?
BlindValet's Home Game plan stops at 27 players; beyond that you need the Club plan, at €14.99 a month. MyPokerCaptain's Home Games plan, at €7.99 a month, has no player cap.