HeadCounter alternative: keep the number after the night ends
HeadCounter by beamian is a free occupancy counter for venues, with a live occupancy link you can share with customers. SnapCount is the alternative when several doors need to count into one total and you need the record afterward: saved counters, exports, and who counted what.
Pick SnapCount when several entrances count into one live total and you need a saved record: daily reports, CSV export, roles, and an activity log. Guest is free with no account, Pro is $15/mo or $129/yr per organization. Stay on HeadCounter when a free in and out occupancy counter with a public occupancy link is all you need, or when you need an Android app. SnapCount runs on iPhone and web, with no Android app.
$0 · No account · No credit card · Starts with 1 hour, up to 4 hours while active · Up to 10 devices · iPhone + web (no Android)
When to switch
HeadCounter answers how many people are inside right now, for free. SnapCount answers that too, and then keeps the number: per door, per day, exportable, with the person who changed it.
Which one is right for you?
HeadCounter is a fit when
- You need a free in and out occupancy counter for one venue.
- Customers should see live occupancy from a QR code or link.
- Your staff use Android phones and want an app.
SnapCount is a fit when
- Several doors or gates count into one live total.
- Someone needs the numbers afterward, by day or by door.
- You need roles, counter locks, or an activity log.
- You want capacity threshold alerts sent to inbox and email on Enterprise.
Side by side
HeadCounter details are as listed on headcounter.app. Where they do not list a detail, the cell says Not listed. Check their site for current terms.
| Feature | HeadCounter | SnapCount |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Venue occupancy counter | Shared live counts with a saved record |
| Free path | FreeSource: headcounter.app | Guest $0, no account |
| Paid price | FreeSource: headcounter.app | Pro $15/mo or $129/yr per organization. Enterprise $39/mo or $349/yr |
| Public occupancy view | Live occupancy link for customersSource: headcounter.app | Public live display link and embeddable counter |
| Platforms | iPhone and Android apps | iPhone app + web. No Android app |
| Exports and history | Not listedSource: headcounter.app | Pro+: CSV/JSON snapshot and daily export. Enterprise: timestamped event export |
| Team controls | Not listedSource: headcounter.app | Owner, Admin, and Member roles on Pro. Counter locks and activity log on Enterprise |
Where each one wins
When SnapCount wins
- The venue has several entrances and needs one combined total.
- The count feeds a report, a grant, or a staffing decision.
- You need to know who changed a count and when.
When HeadCounter may fit
- A single free occupancy counter covers the job.
- Nobody needs the numbers after closing.
- Android apps are a requirement.
What SnapCount does not do
- SnapCount has no Android app. Platforms are iPhone and web only.
- SnapCount is collaborative manual counting, not sensors or cameras.
- SnapCount does not certify capacity, fire code, or legal occupancy. Confirm requirements with the venue and relevant authorities.
How the switch works
There is no importer. Prove the live total first, then recreate the counters you still need.
Start a Guest count
Open SnapCount in a browser. No account and no credit card. The session starts with 1 hour and stays open while active for up to 4 hours, on up to 10 devices.
Put a phone on every door
Each door scans the QR and counts into the same live total.
Keep the record on Pro or Enterprise
There is no importer from HeadCounter. Create the counters in a paid organization when you need daily reports and exports.
Guest, Pro, and Enterprise
Guest
$0
no account
- No account. No credit card.
- Starts with 1 hour, stays open while active up to 4 hours.
- Up to 10 devices. iPhone + web (no Android).
Pro
$15/mo
or $129/yr per organization
- Up to 10 members.
- Saved counters, roles, and stats.
- CSV/JSON snapshot and daily export.
- Read-only API. Signed increment/decrement webhooks.
Enterprise
$39/mo
or $349/yr per organization
- Unlimited members.
- Activity logs, locks, and timestamped export.
- Capacity threshold alerts to inbox and email.
- Higher API rates. threshold.alert.fired webhook.
Frequently asked questions
HeadCounter is free. Why pay for SnapCount?
You may not need to. Guest sessions are free. Pay only when you need saved counters, exports, members, and an activity log. Pro is $15/mo or $129/yr per organization.
Does SnapCount certify capacity or fire code?
No. SnapCount is a collaborative manual counter. Confirm capacity and crowd-safety requirements with the venue and relevant authorities.
Does SnapCount have an Android app?
No. SnapCount runs on iPhone and in any web browser, including Android browsers.
$0 · No account · No credit card · Starts with 1 hour, up to 4 hours while active · Up to 10 devices · iPhone + web (no Android)
$0 · No account · iPhone + web (no Android)