# Hand2Note vs Holdem Manager 3 (HM3) and PokerTracker (PT4) comparison
Choosing the right poker tracking software can make or break your edge. For years, Poker Tracker and Hold’em Manager have been the go-to tools, offering nearly identical features. But poker has evolved—and so have the tools.
That’s where Hand2Note comes in, with innovative features, unmatched performance, and a fresh approach to player analysis.
In this article, we’ll compare Hand2Note with Hold’em Manager 3 and Poker Tracker 4 so you can see exactly how they stack up.
# Overall
Hand2Note has all the features required by a professional poker player.
| Overall | Poker Tracker 4 | Holdem Manager 3 + NoteCaddy | Hand2Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUD | yes | yes | yes |
| Popups | yes | yes | yes |
| Reports | yes | yes | yes |
| Hand replayer | yes | yes | yes |
| Omaha support | yes | yes | yes |
| Custom stats | yes | yes, in NoteCaddy | yes |
| Performance | low | medium | high |
# HUD
Hand2Note offers the most advanced HUD on the market. Even on sites with strict HUD restrictions, it delivers game-changing features.
| HUD | Poker Tracker 4 | Holdem Manager 3 + NoteCaddy | Hand2Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Static HUD | yes | yes | yes |
| HUD from the very first hand at the table | no | no | yes |
| Last Showdown Indicator | no | no | yes |
| Auto-hides on fold | no | no | yes |
| Positional HUD | no | no | yes, except major sites |
| Dynamic HUD | no | no | yes, except major sites |
| Auto HUD | no | no | yes, except major sites |
| HUD tabs | no | no | yes |
| HUD hot keys | no | no | yes |
# Reports
Hand2Note Smart Reports automatically adjust stats to your selected filters. They run fast even on massive databases.
| Reports | Poker Tracker 4 | Holdem Manager 3 + NoteCaddy | Hand2Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of different reports | medium | high | high |
| Smart Reports | no | no | yes |
| Report Chaining | no | no | yes |
| Interactive Reports | no | no | yes |
| Multi-player reports | no | yes, but limited | yes |
| Action Profit | no | yes, in NoteCaddy | yes |
| Custom Filter | no | no | yes |
# Popups
Hand2Note delivers extended popups with rich detail for every stat—fast, responsive, and fully customizable.
| Popups | Poker Tracker 4 | Holdem Manager 3 + NoteCaddy | Hand2Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popups with statistics | yes | yes | yes |
| Advanced elements in popups (ranges, hand lists, inner tabs, notes etc) |
no | no | yes |
| Auto popup on every stat | no | no | yes |
| Winning graph in a player popup | no | no | yes |
| Compact Hand View | no | no | yes |
| Showdown hands right inside the stat popup | no | yes, in NoteCaddy but limited | yes |
# Notes
Hand2Note has the most advanced note-taking system: insert hands directly into notes, templates, and attach notes to individual stats.
| Notes | Poker Tracker 4 | Holdem Manager 3 + NoteCaddy | Hand2Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text notes | yes | yes | yes |
| Inserting hands into notes | no | no | yes |
| Note templates | no | no | yes |
| Notes on stats | no | no | yes |
| Autonotes | yes | yes, in NoteCaddy | no |
# Visualization
While other tools offer preflop and postflop range visualizations, Hand2Note makes them instantly accessible in the HUD and popups.
| Data visualization | Poker Tracker 4 | Holdem Manager 3 + NoteCaddy | Hand2Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preflop range visualization for every stat | no | yes, in NoteCaddy | yes |
| Preflop range mixing visualization | no | no | yes |
| Postflop range visualization | no | yes, in NoteCaddy | yes |
| Custom hand strength group | no | no | yes |
# Statistics
In Hand2Note, custom stats are first-class citizens—highly customizable, easy to use, and ready to go out of the box without any extra tools.
| Statistics | Poker Tracker 4 | Holdem Manager 3 + NoteCaddy | Hand2Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stats vs-Hero | yes | yes | yes |
| Automatic extra statistics on each stat | no | no | yes |
| Bet sizing distribution on each stat | no | no | yes |
| Hero’s stats in opponent eyes | no | yes, in NoteCaddy | yes |
| Statistics customization flexibility | medium | very high | high |
| Statistics customization complexity | very difficult | difficult | easy |
| Excluding “reg-vs-fish” spots from a sample | no | no | yes |
# Performance
Hand2Note delivers significantly higher performance than competing products.
| Performance | Poker Tracker 4 | Holdem Manager 3 + NoteCaddy | Hand2Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import speed | low | medium in HM2, low in NoteCaddy | very high |
| Reports performance | low | medium | very high |
| Popup opening speed | medium | medium | high |
| Replayer opening speed | medium | medium | high |
# Conclusion
Hand2Note has all the features you’d expect from a poker HUD and reporting tool. But the magic is in the details—dozens of features you’ll quickly fall in love with.
And if you’re tired of slow imports and clunky UI delays, Hand2Note is the solution you’ve been waiting for.
