# Officepools vs PoolExpert

> Officepools vs PoolExpert compared: price per pool vs per member, formats, free tiers and ads, plus a third option for playoff pools.

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Last updated: 2026-10-26

The two biggest Canadian hockey pool sites price in opposite ways. Officepools charges per pool by team count; PoolExpert charges per member. Which is cheaper depends on how many people are in your pool.

Checked 2026-10-26

|  | Officepools | PoolExpert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Per pool, by team count: Standard (up to 50 teams) $25, Premium (150) $75, Platinum (400) $200; ad-free is a $200 add-on (currency not stated) | Per member: Basic free (web only, more ads); Standard $3 a person (max $50); Pro $5 a person, no ads; Office $500 (currency not stated) |
| Formats | Box, draft, open, dynasty, pick'em, survivor, playoff bracket | Box and draft pools, regular season and playoffs |
| Free option | Preseason pools only | Yes, Basic (web only, with more ads) |
| Ads | Yes, unless you buy the $200 ad-free add-on | Yes on Basic and Standard; none on Pro |

From [Officepools's page](https://www.officepools.com/fantasy-hockey-plan?type=Box) and [PoolExpert's page](https://www.poolexpert.com/en/default.aspx?plan=office&playoffs=on&sport=hockey), checked 2026-10-26.

## Which is cheaper

- **Small pool (10 people):** PoolExpert Standard works out to $30 (10 × $3), and its Basic plan is free with ads. Officepools Standard is $25.
- **Office pool (40 people):** PoolExpert Standard hits its $50 maximum; Pro is $200 (40 × $5, no ads). Officepools Standard is $25, but with ads unless you add $200.
- **Either way,** Office Hockey Pool is free up to 20 entries and $29 for up to 500, with no ads. It only runs playoff pools.

Neither site states its currency on the page we checked.

## Pick Officepools if

- You want the most formats (box, dynasty, survivor).
- You run several pools across the season.

## Pick PoolExpert if

- You want a free plan for a regular-season draft pool and don't mind ads.
- Your group uses its app.

[Or try a free playoff pool](https://officehockeypool.ca/pools/new)

## Related

- [Officepools alternative](https://officehockeypool.ca/alternatives/officepools)
- [PoolExpert alternative](https://officehockeypool.ca/alternatives/poolexpert)
- [Best hockey pool sites](https://officehockeypool.ca/best/hockey-pool-sites)