RangeSharp
RangeSharp
Comparing FreeRangeLab, FreeBetRange, GTO Wizard, and more. Features, prices, and honest recommendations.
You want to train preflop ranges. You've run a solver, you have output, but staring at charts doesn't make it stick. You need a poker range trainer that drills you, gives feedback, and ideally doesn't cost more than your rent.
I've used most of the major options. Here's how they stack up in 2026.
A quick note on scope: this post focuses on preflop range trainers. Tools that help you memorize and drill opening ranges, 3-bet ranges, defense ranges, and so on. GTO Wizard does postflop too, but I'm comparing the preflop trainer piece. If you want postflop solve access, that's a different conversation.
| Tool | Price | Solver import | Spaced repetition | Auto-save / undo | Analytics | GTO library size | |------|-------|---------------|-------------------|------------------|-----------|------------------| | FreeRangeLab | Free / $19 Pro / $29 Elite | 7 formats, paste-detect | Yes (FSRS v6) | Yes, 100-level undo | Leak detection, mastery, AI debrief | Smaller | | FreeBetRange | $19/mo Pro | 11-step wizard | No | No | None | 100k+ ranges | | GTO Wizard | $49/mo | Yes | Yes (preflop) | Yes | Yes | Large | | PokerTrainer.se | Free / €5-15/mo | Limited | No | Basic | Basic stats | Medium | | Preflop Academy | ~$10-20/mo | Manual entry | No | Basic | None | Built-in charts | | Mobile apps (Trainer, etc.) | Free - $5 | No | No | N/A | None | Static charts |
FreeRangeLab is newer than FreeBetRange and GTO Wizard. That shows in one place: the GTO library. FreeBetRange has 100k+ ranges. We have a solid core of 6-max cash, tournament spots, and common structures, but we're not trying to pretend we've got every niche scenario. If you need a specific 20bb BvB tournament spot from 2019, you might find it elsewhere.
What we do well: the workspace. Decision-tree navigation instead of folders. You drill down by scenario (BTN vs SB, 25bb, etc.) instead of digging through nested folders. The 13x13 grid is canvas-rendered, so it stays fast with lots of ranges. Paste from PioSolver, GTO+, HRC, or a few others and it auto-detects the format. No wizard, no 11 steps. You paste, it parses.
Spaced repetition is built in. Wrong answers come back sooner. Right answers fade. That's FSRS v6, the same algorithm Anki uses. If you've ever tried to memorize ranges by rote drill, you know how quickly that fades. Spaced rep actually sticks.
We also have leak detection, mastery tracking, and an AI training debrief that summarizes where you're off. Auto-save and 100-level undo mean you can't lose work. Compare mode lets you overlay your range vs GTO.
Price: Free tier for basics, $19/mo Pro, $29/mo Elite. Pro gets you most of what matters.
FreeBetRange has been around longer. The library is massive. If you care about browsing a huge catalog of pre-solved ranges, they win. You'll find obscure tournament formats, different stack depths, and a lot of community-contributed content.
The tradeoff: the UX feels older. Folder-based navigation. Separate Editor and Viewer apps. A long import wizard (11 steps) instead of paste-and-go. No auto-save. No undo. No spaced repetition. Training is random selection, so you'll see easy hands as often as hard ones. No leak detection or mastery tracking. No AI analysis. The grid is DOM-based, which can get sluggish with big ranges.
For someone who just wants to browse ranges and drill occasionally, it works. For serious study with feedback and retention, it lacks the modern tooling. Same price as FreeRangeLab Pro: $19/mo. So the choice is really about workflow, not cost.
GTO Wizard does preflop and postflop. The preflop trainer is solid. They have spaced repetition, good analytics, and a polished product. The library is big.
The problem: $49/mo. If you only care about preflop, that's 2.5x what FreeRangeLab or FreeBetRange charge. You're paying for postflop solve access and a bunch of features you might not use. I'd only recommend it if you want the full solver + trainer package in one place, or if you're already a subscriber for postflop work.
A Swedish site. Free tier with premium options around €5-15/mo. It's simpler. You get static range charts and can do drills. Solver import is limited or manual. No spaced repetition, no leak detection, no AI. Basic stats at best.
Worth a look if you want something cheap and straightforward. It won't compete on features with the others, but it's honest about what it does.
Focused on preflop. Built-in charts and drills. Import is mostly manual entry. Price varies, roughly $10-20/mo depending on plan. No spaced rep, no advanced analytics. Good for beginners who want structured content without dealing with solver output.
Apps like "Poker Range Trainer" or "Preflop Drills" on the App Store / Play Store. Usually free or a few bucks. They show static charts and ask you to pick actions. No solver import. No spaced repetition. No analytics.
Fine for killing time on a commute. Not a substitute for serious study. If you're reading this post, you've probably outgrown them.
I've watched players pick tools for the wrong reasons. "This one has more colors." "That one looks cleaner." Fair enough for first impressions, but the decision should come down to a few things.
Do you build your own ranges or use pre-made? If you run Pio, GTO+, or HRC and export output, import speed matters. Paste beats wizard every time. If you just want to drill on someone else's work, library size matters. FreeBetRange wins that.
Do you care about retention? Random drill will get some of it into your head. Spaced repetition will get more of it in, faster. The science isn't poker-specific, but it applies. If you've ever crammed for a test and forgotten it in a week, you know the problem. Spaced rep fixes that. FreeRangeLab and GTO Wizard have it. FreeBetRange doesn't.
How often do you mess up edits? Auto-save and undo sound trivial until you lose 45 minutes of work. I've done it. Never again. FreeRangeLab has both. FreeBetRange has neither.
Do you want to know where you're bad? Leak detection and mastery tracking change how you study. Instead of "I think I'm okay at BTN opens," you get "you fold A5s from BTN 60% of the time when GTO says 100% raise." That's actionable. FreeRangeLab has it. Most others don't.
What's your tolerance for friction? Some people don't mind an 11-step import or switching between apps. Others get irritated after the second time. Small frictions add up. If you're the type who abandons tools when something feels clunky, pick the one with the smoother workflow for your use case. For most "paste and train" users, that's FreeRangeLab.
You mainly need preflop training and want modern tooling (spaced rep, leak detection, quick import): FreeRangeLab. The library is smaller, so if you rely on pre-made ranges for every edge case, check our catalog first. But for building your own ranges from solver output and training with feedback, it's the best fit.
You want the biggest GTO library and don't care about spaced rep or advanced analytics: FreeBetRange. $19/mo, same as us. Browse their catalog. If you find what you need and the folder/editor workflow doesn't bother you, go for it.
You need both preflop and postflop, and you're okay paying more: GTO Wizard. $49/mo buys you everything in one product.
Budget is tight, you want something basic: PokerTrainer.se or a free mobile app. You'll sacrifice features, but you can still drill.
You're new to GTO and want hand-held structure: Preflop Academy. Built-in charts and a simpler flow.
Poker range trainers are not created equal. The gap between "drill random hands" and "drill with spaced repetition + leak detection" is real. If you're investing time in preflop study, pick a tool that gives you retention and feedback. Otherwise you'll forget most of it in a month.
FreeRangeLab fits that bill for most players. FreeBetRange fits if library size trumps workflow. GTO Wizard fits if you want the full package and can afford it. Everything else is a compromise on price or features.
Try the free tiers. See which workflow you actually use. That matters more than any feature checklist.
One last thing: don't overthink the decision. Pick one, use it for two weeks, and judge by results. Are you training more often? Are wrong answers sticking less? Are you actually opening the app? If not, the tool isn't the problem. If yes, you made the right call. The worst outcome is analysis paralysis. Five decent tools exist. Any of them will work if you show up.
Master your preflop ranges.