Tally Count alternative: shared live counting with a free Guest prove-it
Tally Count covers solo tallies and Pro org sync in the browser. SnapCount is for crews who need to prove multi-device sync in minutes, keep working on iPhone + web, and graduate to Pro or Enterprise when the count becomes an operating record.
Direct answer
Choose SnapCount for Guest $0 + iPhone/web + Pro $15/mo|$129/yr (≤10 members) or Ent $39/mo|$349/yr. Stay on Tally Count for free browser/Solo $15 once or Pro org reporting from $79/yr for up to 10 users yearly (monthly ~$1×users in their calculator. Confirm on tallycount.app). Both have read-only API on paid org; SnapCount also has signed webhooks on Pro+. No Android SnapCount.
$0 · No account · No credit card · 1 hour up to 4 hours while active · Up to 3 devices · iPhone + web (no Android)
So what
Tally Count is a browser-first tally with a free tool, a Solo $15 one-time path, and Pro org sync with Excel, scheduled emails, and a read-only API. SnapCount is the alternative when the crew needs to prove one live total across devices in minutes, stay on iPhone and web, and keep that number as an operating record on Pro or Enterprise.
Which one is right for you?
Tally Count is a fit when
- A free browser tally is enough for one person.
- You want Solo at $15 once.
- You want Pro org sync, Excel export, scheduled emails, and a read-only API.
- You need Pro seats in the 10 to 100 range and prefer a browser-first tool.
SnapCount is a fit when
- A crew needs to prove multi-device sync in minutes with Guest $0.
- You keep working on iPhone and web. SnapCount has no Android app.
- Pro at $15/mo or $129/yr covers up to 10 members, saved counters, roles, stats, and CSV/JSON.
- You want signed increment/decrement webhooks on Pro, or Enterprise threshold alerts and threshold.alert.fired.
Honest comparison
| Feature | Tally Count | SnapCount |
|---|---|---|
Primary job | Solo tallies and Pro org sync in the browser | Shared live manual counting for a crew |
Free path | Free browser tool | Guest $0, no account, no credit card |
Paid price Tally Count monthly pricing is about $1 times users in their calculator. Confirm the current monthly price on tallycount.app. | Solo $15 once. Pro org reporting from $79/yr for up to 10 users yearly | Pro $15/mo or $129/yr. Enterprise $39/mo or $349/yr |
Devices / seats | Pro seats 10 to 100 | Guest up to 3 devices. Pro up to 10 members. Enterprise unlimited members |
Platforms | Browser-first | iPhone + web. No Android app |
Exports | Excel and scheduled emails on Pro | Pro+: CSV/JSON snapshot and daily export. Enterprise: timestamped export |
API | Read-only API on a paid org plan | Read-only public API on Pro and Enterprise (sc_live_ keys) |
Webhooks | Not published on tallycount.app for this page | Pro+: signed counter.increment and counter.decrement. Enterprise: threshold.alert.fired |
Browser without install | Yes. Browser-first | Yes. Guest opens in a browser |
Competitor cells that are not published stay listed as not published. Nothing here is a download count, uptime claim, or invented feature.
When SnapCount wins
- You need a free Guest prove-it that a second device can join by QR or link.
- The crew works on iPhone and web.
- Pro at $15/mo or $129/yr, with signed webhooks, is the paid org step you want.
- Enterprise threshold alerts (inbox and email) and timestamped export matter.
When Tally Count may fit
- A free browser tally or Solo $15 once is enough.
- You want Pro org reporting from $79/yr for up to 10 users yearly, with Excel and scheduled emails.
- You need Pro seats above 10, in their 10 to 100 range, and you are browser-first.
Honest limits
- 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.
Step 1
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 3 devices.
Step 2
Share the QR or link
A second phone or laptop joins the same live total. That is the prove-it before anyone pays.
Step 3
Recreate the record on Pro or Enterprise
There is no importer from Tally Count. When the tally becomes an operating record, create the counters again in a paid organization so you can save, invite, export, or alert.
Guest, Pro, and Enterprise
Guest
$0
no account
- No account. No credit card.
- 1 hour, stays open while active up to 4 hours.
- Up to 3 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
How does SnapCount pricing compare to Tally Count?
SnapCount Guest is $0. Pro is $15/mo or $129/yr for up to 10 members. Enterprise is $39/mo or $349/yr. Tally Count has a free browser tool, Solo at $15 once, and Pro org reporting from $79/yr for up to 10 users yearly. Their monthly calculator is about $1 times users. Confirm current monthly pricing on tallycount.app.
Do both products have an API?
Both have a read-only API on a paid org plan. SnapCount also has signed increment and decrement webhooks on Pro and above, plus threshold.alert.fired when an Enterprise threshold alert fires. SnapCount has no public write API and no MCP.
Does SnapCount have an Android app?
No. SnapCount is iPhone and web only.
Can I prove multi-device sync before paying?
Yes. Start a Guest session with no account. Share the QR or link. Sessions start with 1 hour and stay open while active for up to 4 hours, on up to 3 devices.
How do I switch from Tally Count?
Start a Guest count, share the QR, confirm the live total, then recreate the counters in Pro or Enterprise when you need a saved operating record. There is no importer.
Is Lifetime $49 or a Team plan still offered?
No. Those are not current offers. Existing Team $49 lifetime buyers keep access as Lifetime (legacy). Current listed plans are Guest, Pro, and Enterprise.
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