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Comparison
caddie.fun vs Golfshot
See how caddie.fun compares for social golf, side bets, and AI coaching
Free - Works on any device - Honest about where each app wins
Feature Check
Side by side
- Group seasonsYes
- Live scoringYes
- Paid settlementYes
Feature by Feature
Side-by-side comparison
An honest look at where each app excels.
| Feature | caddie.fun | Golfshot |
|---|---|---|
| Live Scoring | Yes | Yes |
| Game Formats | 22 formats | Limited |
| AI Coaching | Full AI caddie with memory | No |
| Money Games / Wagers | 16 side bet types, cfUSD play money pots | No |
| GPS Rangefinder | Yes, with wind and elevation adjustments | Yes, with 3D flyovers |
| Swing Analysis | Yes (vision swing analysis + drills) | Yes, with video tracking |
| PWA / No Download | Yes, works in browser | App required |
| Web Spectator Links | Yes, no app required | No |
| Stake Custody | cfUSD play money pots (no cash value today) | No |
| Practice System | Drills, plans, video | No |
| Group Seasons | Yes | No |
| Course Database | 200+ | Extensive global coverage |
| Price | Free | Free + premium tiers |
Our Strengths
Where caddie.fun shines
AI caddie that remembers your game
caddie.fun includes a full conversational AI caddie with cross-session memory. It knows your tendencies, your distances, and your weak spots - and gives you decisive coaching, not data dumps. Golfshot has no AI coaching features.
16 side bet types with cfUSD play money pots
From closest-to-pin and longest drive to skins, snake, and the golden ferret - caddie.fun supports 16 side bet formats. Pots are tracked in cfUSD play money (no cash value today) and settled the moment the scorecard closes. Golfshot has no group wagering features.
No-download PWA - works in any browser
Open caddie.fun on your phone and start a round without installing anything. Share spectator links that work in any browser. Golfshot requires a native app download.
Group seasons and social depth
Create golf groups with season-long leaderboards, head-to-head records, and shared history. caddie.fun is built for crews who play together regularly. Golfshot focuses on individual GPS and scoring.
Full Transparency
Where Golfshot leads
We believe in honest comparisons. Here is where Golfshot has the edge today.
Mature GPS with 3D flyovers
Golfshot has a polished GPS rangefinder with 3D course flyovers and hole previews built over many years. caddie.fun's rangefinder includes wind- and elevation-adjusted yardages but does not yet have 3D flyovers.
Larger course database
Golfshot covers courses worldwide with one of the largest GPS databases in golf. caddie.fun currently covers 200+ US courses. If you play internationally or at obscure layouts, Golfshot has broader coverage today.
Established user base
Golfshot has been on the market since 2009 with millions of rounds logged. If you want the app your regular foursome already uses, Golfshot has deeper market penetration.
Mature swing video tooling
Golfshot Pro has long-standing swing recording and analysis workflows. caddie.fun also offers vision swing analysis and drill plans, but Golfshot's GPS + swing packaging is more established for solo improvers.
Common Questions
caddie.fun vs Golfshot FAQ
What is the main difference between caddie.fun and Golfshot?
caddie.fun is built for group golf - live scoring, 22 formats, friend stakes with cfUSD play money, seasons, and an AI caddie. Golfshot is strongest for social golf, side bets, and AI coaching. caddie.fun includes a full conversational AI caddie with cross-session memory. It knows your tendencies, your distances, and your weak spots - and gives you decisive coaching, not data dumps. Golfshot has no AI coaching features.
Is caddie.fun a good Golfshot alternative?
Yes if you want crew competitions, automatic format math, and AI coaching in one free app. Choose Golfshot when you specifically need mature gps with 3d flyovers. See the side-by-side table on this page for an honest feature split.
Does caddie.fun charge for scoring and group features?
Core scoring, groups, seasons, tournaments, and AI coaching are free with no credit card required. Early-access stakes use cfUSD play money with no cash value.
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