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GTO Wizard vs Preflop Wizard: Which Should You Use?

Use GTO Wizard if you need postflop solutions and hand analysis. Use Preflop Wizard if you want to drill preflop decisions on your phone. We make Preflop Wizard, so this page sticks to published prices and plain differences in scope.

Quick Answer

GTO Wizard is the stronger product for full-hand study, and we do not compete with its postflop depth. Preflop Wizard fits players whose study is mostly opening, 3-bet, and blind-defense decisions and who would rather not pay for streets they will not study.

GTO Wizard vs Preflop Wizard at a glance

GTO WizardPreflop Wizard
Main jobSolved library, training, and hand analysisPreflop charts and drills
Streets coveredPreflop through riverPreflop only
Custom solvingOn higher tiersNo
Hand-history analysisYesNo
Tournament preflopYes, including preflop ICM solving announced in September 2026Tournament ranges; no ICM calculations
Where it runsWeb, including mobile browsersiOS and Android apps; no web version
Free access10 practice hands a day, 1 postflop spot a day, 5 analyzed hands a monthFree download; VIP sold in-app
Entry paid price$49 a month, or $39 a month billed annually$19.99-$29.99 a month, or $89.99-$129.99 a year

GTO Wizard prices come from PokerNews, last updated September 17, 2026, because the official pricing page requires a login. Preflop Wizard prices are the App Store in-app purchases listed on November 8, 2026. The listing shows more than one price for some plans and does not say which applies to whom.

What the price gap means over a year

Price only matters relative to what you will use. On annual billing, the gap between the two products looks like this.

GTO Wizard planAnnual costDifference vs Preflop Wizard at $129.99
Starter$468$338.01
Premium$948$818.01
Elite$1,668$1,538.01
Ultra$2,748$2,618.01

That difference is only savings if you would not have used the rest. A player who reviews hands and studies flops every week gets real value from the higher price. Our GTO Wizard review covers where that value shows up.

A simple way to decide

Write down the last 10 poker questions you wanted to look up. Mark each one as preflop or postflop.

Seven or more are preflop

A focused trainer covers most of your study. Start with drills and our preflop charts.

Seven or more are postflop

You need a solved library. GTO Wizard is built for this, and Preflop Wizard will not help.

About even

Try GTO Wizard’s free account for postflop spots alongside a preflop trainer before paying for either. Our GTO Wizard free guide covers its limits.

You want to review your own hands

Only GTO Wizard offers this of the two.

Where GTO Wizard is clearly better

GTO Wizard covers every street, multiple formats, hand analysis, and custom solving on higher plans. Its recent work on preflop ICM solving and straddle-and-ante games goes well past what a focused trainer attempts. Serious online players and tournament regulars will outgrow a preflop-only app. It runs in a browser rather than a standalone phone app, as our GTO Wizard app guide explains.

Where Preflop Wizard makes more sense

Preflop Wizard is built around short sessions on a phone. It asks a preflop question, grades your answer, and explains the decision. That suits a player who wants ten minutes of range work before a session, without choosing solutions or reading postflop reports. See how to practice poker ranges for a routine that works with any trainer. To size the purchase, see is Preflop Wizard worth it.

What we did not test

We did not run a blind accuracy test comparing the two products’ preflop solutions. Treat this as a comparison of scope, price, and format. For other options, see our GTO Wizard alternatives guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is Preflop Wizard the same as GTO Wizard?

No. They are separate products from separate companies. GTO Wizard is a broad solved library and analysis platform. Preflop Wizard is a mobile app focused on preflop charts and drills.

Is GTO Wizard better than Preflop Wizard?

GTO Wizard is much broader, covering postflop solutions and hand analysis. Preflop Wizard is narrower and cheaper, and is built for preflop practice on a phone. GTO Wizard is the better choice if you need postflop study.

How much cheaper is Preflop Wizard than GTO Wizard?

At $129.99 a year, Preflop Wizard costs $338.01 less than GTO Wizard Starter on annual billing, which PokerNews listed at $39 a month as of September 17, 2026, and $818.01 less than Premium at $79 a month.

Can I use both GTO Wizard and Preflop Wizard?

Yes. Some players could use a free GTO Wizard account to inspect occasional postflop spots and a mobile trainer for daily preflop reps. Check the free account's limits first, because it allows one postflop spot a day.

Does GTO Wizard have a mobile app?

GTO Wizard works in a mobile browser. The official and third-party sources we reviewed did not confirm a native iOS or Android app, so check the app stores before relying on one.

If your study is mostly preflop

Practice solved preflop decisions on iOS or Android, with feedback after every answer.

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