Equilab Review — Features, Pricing & Verdict | PokerJudge
Equilab (Free Equity Calculator) review, rated 4.2/5: The most popular free equity calculator: range analysis, scenario simulation, and trainer in one
Equilab is a free equity calculator by PokerStrategy.com, supporting hand-vs-range and range-vs-range equity calculations with built-in scenario analyzer and equity trainer. Though free, its feature coverage meets most intermediate players' research needs.
Key Features
Equity Calculation Engine
Precise equity calculation for hands vs specific hands or ranges
Scenario Analyzer
Analyze how different turn and river cards affect equity postflop
Equity Trainer
Preset and custom quizzes with real-time feedback on your equity estimation accuracy
Range Selection Tools
Click-and-drag range selection with suit filtering and preset ranges
Combination Counting
Automatically counts hand combinations accounting for card removal effects
Preset Range Library
Predefined ranges from poker schools
Pricing and Best Use Cases
Free
Price: $0
Best for: All players
- Full equity calculation
- Scenario analyzer
- Equity trainer
- Range selection tools
Advantages
- Completely free
- More features than most free tools
- Built-in trainer for equity estimation practice
- Clean, easy-to-learn interface
Limitations
- Windows only
- Cannot be used while playing on most sites
- No GTO solving capability
- No major version updates for a long time
vs. Competitors
Equilab vs Flopzilla
Equilab is free but more pure equity focused; Flopzilla costs $25 but excels at flop texture analysis and range interaction. Choose Equilab for budget, Flopzilla for deeper analysis.
Equilab vs PokerJudge
Equilab is a standalone equity calculator; PokerJudge integrates calculators, training, and tracking. Equilab focuses on one thing, PokerJudge offers comprehensive experience.
Verdict
Equilab is a free tool every poker player should have. While not as powerful as paid tools, its equity calculation, scenario analysis, and trainer cover basic research needs. Especially valuable for beginners — it's the best introductory tool for understanding equity concepts.