SnapCount vs CountThings
Shared live counting across devices or automatic counting from photos and video.
Choose CountThings when compatible items can be counted automatically from photos or video, especially when offline work matters. Choose SnapCount when several people need to update one trusted manual count live from iPhone or web. SnapCount starts in the browser without an account and Pro is $15/mo or $129/yr per organization.
At a glance
CountThings
Best for automatic image counts
- Automatically counts compatible items from photos and video
- Works offline after the app, license, and counting templates are set up
- Photo licenses are priced by device and usage period
SnapCount
Best for shared counts
- Keep one manual count synchronized across multiple devices
- Start Guest Mode in a browser with no account or app install
- Pay $15/mo or $129/yr per organization for Pro
A closer look
Pricing and long-term cost
CountThings lists photo licenses at $24 for 24 hours, $120 per month per device, or $1,200 per year per device. Its video license is $600 per month per device or $2,400 per year per device. Those options pay for automatic image recognition. SnapCount Pro is $15/mo or $129/yr per organization for shared manual counting, saved records, and spreadsheet exports.
Source: CountThings pricing, checked September 1, 2026Counting workflow
CountThings is the better fit when automatic photo or video recognition is the work itself. SnapCount does not count objects from images. It gives a crew one shared live manual total: open a counter, share a link or QR code, and record observations together as the work happens.
Multi-device collaboration
SnapCount lets several people update the same manual count from their own browsers while the shared total stays current on every connected device. CountThings supports teams and multiple licensed devices, but its published workflow centers on automatic counts performed from photos or video on each device, not several operators tapping one shared live tally.
Setup and guest access
SnapCount Guest Mode opens in a browser with no account or installation. CountThings must be downloaded and paired with the right counting template before it can recognize an item. CountThings does offer a limited one-day anonymous guest path, while its 7-day trial requires an account. After setup, its standard licensed workflow can run offline.
Source: CountThings free trial and setup guideFeature breakdown
| Feature | CountThings | SnapCount |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing modelCountThings also offers 24-hour and pay-per-count photo options. | From $120/month/device for photosSource: CountThings pricing | Pro $15/mo or $129/yr per organization |
| Primary workflow | Automatic photo and video counting | Shared manual live counting |
| Automatic photo/video countingCountThings' core workflow | Yes | No |
| Live shared tally across devicesSnapCount's core workflow | Not its published workflow | Yes |
| Start without an account | 1-day app guest mode | Browser Guest Mode |
| First-use setup | Install app and download a counting template | Open browser and share link or QR |
| Offline countingCountThings supports offline work after initial setup and activation. | Yes | No |
Which one is right for you?
Choose SnapCount if...
- Teams doing manual headcounts or event tallies
- Small-to-medium inventory spot-checks
- Anyone who needs multiplayer counting
- Budget-conscious teams who count regularly
Choose CountThings if...
- Large-scale automated counting (thousands of identical items)
- Photo-based counting where manual counting is impractical
- Offline counting and custom photo/video workflows
Customer testimonial: SnapCount has been a simple and effective solution for tracking daily customer traffic across our retail stores. The team has been responsive to feedback, and we're excited about upcoming features too.
Every store's and builder's count live, from the phones your crew already carries.
Pricing
Free to prove. Pro when the count matters.
Guest proves the live total today, free. Teams that count every day pay one flat price for the whole team, not per seat, and keep every day's record and export.
Guest
$0, no account
One live total on up to 10 devices, right now
Open 1 hour, and up to 4 while you keep counting. The organizer can save it free for 24 hours after it ends.
Pro
One location, up to 10 people counting
$129/ year
or $15 month to month
- Save every counter
Unlimited, including numbered sets like Builder 1 to 20
- Up to 10 teammates
Owner, Admin and Member roles
- Export and daily reports
CSV or JSON, plus a scheduled email
- Live sync on iPhone and web
Taps are held on the phone if the connection drops
- Watch-only live links
For head office, a phone, or a TV on the floor
- Public API and webhooks
Read-only API keys and signed webhooks
Enterprise
Every store or builder on one flat price, unlimited seats
$349/ year
or $39 month to month
Everything in Pro, plus
- Unlimited teammates
Every store and every worker, one price
- Per-counter access
Each store sees only its own counters
- Scheduled resets
A fresh count each day or shift
- Timestamped export
Every tap with its time
- Higher API limits
300 a minute, 10,000 an hour
- Counter locks and activity log
No accidental resets, and who counted what
- Capacity alerts
Dashboard and email when a count crosses a line
Every plan counts live on iPhone and web. Paid plans cover one organization. The 7-day free trial covers 3 counters, plus up to 3 you saved from a free session, and never charges on its own. Compare every feature
Frequently asked questions
Do I need image recognition to count inventory?
Not always. For smaller warehouses, mixed stock, or items that are hard to photograph consistently, a shared manual count can be simpler than setting up an image-recognition workflow.
Can I try SnapCount for free?
Yes. You can try a free guest session with no sign-up. It starts with 1 hour and stays open while active for up to 4 hours. Upgrade when you need saved team records.
Can I switch from CountThings to SnapCount?
Yes. The workflows are different, so there is no image model or counting template to migrate. Start a SnapCount guest session, share its link or QR code, and save the workspace later if you need history and exports.
Is CountThings better than SnapCount for photo counting?
Yes. If you need automatic object counts from photos, CountThings is built for that job. SnapCount is the better fit when people are manually counting live across gates, aisles, stations, or devices.
Run your next count both ways and compare
No account needed. Share by link or QR code.
No account needed. Share by link or QR code.