ScallyWagers vs Final Table for a home poker league
ScallyWagers is a paid tournament and home game platform with a live clock, a player view by QR code, payouts with an ICM chop calculator, and text, email and push notifications. Final Table is built around the recurring league: a free plan, email invites that players answer without an account, season standings, and a TV clock you pair with a code. Here is how they compare, with a source for every claim about ScallyWagers.
Checked against ScallyWagers’s own website on October 3, 2026. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
What is ScallyWagers?
ScallyWagers describes itself as a poker tournament and home game management platform: scheduling, RSVPs, blind structures, live clocks, player views, payouts and stats.[1]
ScallyWagers fits if
- You want reminders by text message or push notification as well as email.
- You host the odd one-off game and would rather pay per event than keep a subscription.
- You also run cash games and want buy-ins, cash-outs and settlement tracked in the same app.
- You want players following stacks and payouts on their phones from a QR code.
Final Table fits if
- You want a free plan you can keep, not a trial.
- Some players will never make an account, and you still want them invited, reminded and able to RSVP with one tap.
- You want season standings and head-to-head records without paying, with best N or drop-worst rules when you need them.
- You want the clock on a TV that pairs with a code from your phone, with nothing to log in to on the TV.
ScallyWagers vs Final Table, feature by feature
| Feature | ScallyWagers | Final Table |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on | Web[2]Clock, display and player view run in the browser. No app-store apps are mentioned. | Any browserPhone, tablet or laptop. Nothing to install. |
| Free plan | 14-day trial[3]No free plan is listed. Every plan starts with a 14-day trial, no card needed. | 18 players |
| Paid plans from | $5/mo[4]Home Game: one group, single table. League is $12/mo. Or $7 per event with a Day Sail. | $9/mo |
| Tournament clock | Included[5]Server-synced, controlled from your phone | IncludedLevels, breaks, color-ups, live prize pool |
| Clock on a TV | Included[5]A display mode for the TV. The site doesn't say how the TV signs in. | IncludedPair any TV browser with a code. No login on the TV. Free. |
| Player view on phones | Included[6]Players scan a QR code to see blinds, stacks, payouts and position | IncludedLeague members follow the live clock in the browser, and their seat when seats are drawn (League plan) |
| Invites and RSVPs | Yes, with waitlists[7]Players confirm with a tap; waitlists are handled automatically | Email RSVPOne tap from the invite email, no login. No waitlists. |
| Reaches players without an account | Not included[8]Notifications go only to registered users who opted in for that group | IncludedManagers add players by name and email; they get invites and RSVP by email |
| Reminders | Email, SMS, push[9]Each player opts in per group and per channel | IncludedAutomated email reminders, plus a calendar feed. No text messages. |
| Season standings | League plan[10]$12/mo. League management, standings and season points. | IncludedFree plan. Season and all-time boards, with an optional public link. |
| Points formulas | 3 formulas[11]Three scoring formulas with bonuses. The formulas aren't named on the site. | Presets or customLinear, square root, log, Dr. Neau, points pool or your own place table on every plan. Write your own formula from players, place, buy-in, rebuys, add-ons, knockouts and the prize pool (League plan, $9/mo). |
| Best N games / drop worst | Best-of[11]Scoring “with best-of”, plus qualification tracking. Drop-worst isn't named. | League plan$9/mo. Best N or drop worst N, minimum games, championship spots |
| Head-to-head records | League plan[10] | IncludedRecords free. Game-by-game list on the League plan. |
| Rebuys | Included[12]A Rebuy button on the demo's control panel | IncludedRebuys and add-ons, counted into the prize pool. Free plan. |
| Bounties | Included[13]Bounty tracking | IncludedKnockout bounties, tracked as their own pot, on every plan. Progressive knockouts (PKO) on the League plan, $9/mo. |
| Payouts | Payouts + ICM chop[13]Percentage, ratio or custom payouts, and an ICM chop calculator | IncludedWorked out from the prize pool and rounded to the bills you carry ($1, $5, $10 or $20), with deals by ICM, chip count or even split. Every plan. |
“Not listed” means we couldn’t find it on ScallyWagers’s website. It may exist; tell us and we’ll fix the page.
Pricing
ScallyWagers
- Free trial
- 14 days[3]
- Every plan starts with a 14-day trial, no credit card required. No free plan is listed.
- Home Game
- $5/mo[4]
- For a single-table home game: scheduling and RSVP, blind structures, the live clock, player view by QR code, payouts and chops, bounty tracking and achievements. One group.
- League
- $12/mo[14]
- Everything in Home Game, plus league management and standings, season points, multi-table support, advanced player stats, head-to-head records and unlimited groups.
- Day Sail, single table
- $7 per event[15]
- A one-time pass with all features for one event, no subscription. It runs for 24 hours from the first clock start.
- Annual billing
- Not shown[17]
- The pricing section has a Monthly/Annual switch, but the annual prices aren't in the page text we checked.
- If a subscription lapses
- Read-only[19]
- Data is kept for 18 months in read-only mode, with no new events, then anonymized.
Final Table
- Free
- $0
- Everything a home game needs
- League
- $9/mo or $79/yr
- For growing leagues
- Club
- $19/mo or $179/yr
- For multi-league operators and poker clubs
Where Final Table is different
A free plan, not a trial[3]
Final Table's free plan (1 league, up to 18 players) has the clock, email RSVPs and reminders, season standings, scoring presets, rebuys, bounties and payouts, with no time limit. ScallyWagers has no free plan listed: each plan starts with a 14-day trial, then Home Game is $5/mo.
Invites reach players who never sign up[20]
A Final Table manager can add a player by name and email. That player gets the game invite and reminders, and answers with one tap, without making an account. ScallyWagers only messages registered users who opted in, and invitations to join go out through the host's own texts, emails or social media.
Standings and head-to-head on the free plan[10]
Season and all-time standings, head-to-head records, badges and shareable standings links are free on Final Table; best N or drop-worst rules, minimum games and championship spots come with the League plan ($9/mo or $79/yr). On ScallyWagers, standings, season points and head-to-head records are listed on the $12/mo League plan.
Emails that carry the league
Each Final Table invite shows who's in, the standings and the player's own answer. After the game, every player gets their own results email: their night, their place in the standings, and a one-tap RSVP for the next game.
A TV clock you pair with a code
Open Final Table's TV page in the TV's browser and pair it from your phone with a code or QR. The TV shows the clock, blinds and prize pool, with no login on the TV, on every plan.
Where ScallyWagers is the better pick
Text messages and push notifications[21]
ScallyWagers can send RSVP requests, reminders and results by text message, as well as email and push, with each player choosing channels per group. Final Table sends email only.
Pay per event with a Day Sail[22]
For a one-off game, a ScallyWagers Day Sail gives all features for 24 hours for $7 for one table, or $5 a table for two or more, with no subscription. Final Table has no per-event pass; its free plan covers one league.
Cash game tracking[23]
ScallyWagers tracks cash game buy-ins, cash-outs and settlement, with per-table waitlists. Final Table doesn't track cash games.
A QR player view[6]
Players can scan a QR code to follow blinds, stacks, payouts and their position on their phone. Final Table's live view is for league members.
Switching from ScallyWagers
- 1
Create a free Final Table account and set up your league. Put your buy-in, rebuy, add-on and bounty prices under House rules.
- 2
Enter your chip set and blind levels, or let the generator build the blinds from your chips. There is no import, so copy your ScallyWagers structure across once; it is reused every game.
- 3
Add your players. A name is enough; add an email and they get your game invites and can claim their profile later, but nobody has to sign up to play.
- 4
Pick a scoring preset or enter your points per place. Past results don't carry over, so keep a copy of your ScallyWagers standings and start the new season fresh.
- 5
Schedule the first game. Players RSVP from the email, and on the night you open the TV page in your TV's browser and pair it from your phone.
Questions, answered
Not after the trial. Every ScallyWagers plan starts with a 14-day free trial; then Home Game is $5/mo and League is $12/mo, or a Day Sail pass is $7 for a single-table event. Its blind structure generator is free without signing up. Final Table's free plan has no time limit and covers one league of up to 18 players; paid plans start at $9/mo or $79/yr.
A one-time pass with all features for a single event. It starts when you first start the clock and lasts 24 hours: $7 for one table, or $5 a table for two or more, with extra tables $2 each. Final Table has no per-event pass.
On ScallyWagers, notifications go only to registered users who have opted in for the group, and invitations to join are sent by the host through their own channels. On Final Table, a manager can add players by name and email; they get the invite and reminders by email and RSVP with one tap, without an account.
No. Final Table sends invites, reminders and results by email, and offers a calendar feed. ScallyWagers can also send texts and push notifications, which players opt into per group.
Its privacy policy says a lapsed account is kept for 18 months in read-only mode, with no new events, and is then anonymized. Final Table has no import, so if you switch, keep a copy of your old standings and start a new season.
No. Final Table has no import. You add your players (a name is enough), set up your blinds and scoring once, and start a new season.
Sources
- [1] “Poker tournament and home game management platform. Scheduling, RSVP, blind structures, live clocks, player views, payouts, and stats.” · scallywagers.com/
- [2] “The Service may use browser local storage or session storage for limited client-side functionality, such as caching the current tournament clock state” · scallywagers.com/cookies
- [3] “Host pays, players play free. Every plan starts with a 14-day trial — no credit card required.” · scallywagers.com/
- [4] “Home Game $5 /month Everything you need for a single-table home game.” · scallywagers.com/
- [5] “Server-synced clock broadcasts to every screen. Display mode for the TV, control panel for your phone.” · scallywagers.com/
- [6] “Players scan a QR code to see blinds, stacks, payouts, and position in real time on their phone.” · scallywagers.com/
- [7] “Create events, manage RSVPs, and handle waitlists automatically. Players confirm with a tap.” · scallywagers.com/
- [8] “ScallyWagers does not send any communication to individuals who are not registered users with active notification consent.” · scallywagers.com/privacy
- [9] “The Service may send transactional notifications (RSVP requests, event reminders, waitlist updates, tournament notifications) via SMS, email, and/or push notifications.” · scallywagers.com/terms
- [10] “Everything in Home Game League management & standings Season points tracking Multi-table support Advanced player statistics Head-to-head records Unlimited groups” · scallywagers.com/
- [11] “Season points, standings, and qualification tracking. Three scoring formulas with best-of and bonuses.” · scallywagers.com/
- [12] “Eliminate Rebuy Seats” · scallywagers.com/demo/control
- [13] “Percentage, ratio, or custom payouts. ICM chop calculator. Bounty tracking.” · scallywagers.com/
- [14] “League $12 /month For leagues and multi-table tournament series.” · scallywagers.com/
- [15] “Single Table $7 One table, all features. Perfect for a home game.” · scallywagers.com/day-sail
- [16] “$5/table for multi-table(min 2)” · scallywagers.com/
- [17] “Monthly Annual Home Game $5 /month” · scallywagers.com/
- [18] “Yes, the generator itself is free with no signup required, and always will be.” · scallywagers.com/structures
- [19] “If your subscription lapses, your data is retained intact for eighteen (18) months. During this period: Your account is in read-only mode” · scallywagers.com/privacy
- [20] “Invitations to join the platform are delivered by existing users through their own personal communication channels (text message, email, social media)” · scallywagers.com/terms
- [21] “SMS is used for RSVP requests, event reminders, tournament results, and group updates. All SMS notifications are opt-in, per-group, and can be disabled at any time.” · scallywagers.com/sms-consent
- [22] “Full features for a single event. No subscription. 24-hour window from your first start.” · scallywagers.com/day-sail
- [23] “Buy-ins, cash-outs, and settlement in one place. Multi-table support with per-table waitlists.” · scallywagers.com/
Checked on October 3, 2026. ScallyWagers is a trademark of its owner. Final Table isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by ScallyWagers.
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