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PS club software: 2026 comparison
Choosing software for a PS club is not just about the monthly fee: per-console vs per-venue pricing, whether booking and bar sales tie to the live session, and whether you need TV controllers all change daily work. This guide explains our October 2026 methodology from public sources and where Heselo fits — or does not.
Methodology and sources
Comparison date: 2026-10-16. We read vendors’ public sites; no invented competitor prices — only models and features.
Sources: gmclb.ru, smarttimer.ru, senet.cloud, smartshell.gg. Heselo: heselo.online and /ru/solutions/gaming/.
| Source | What we checked | Date |
|---|---|---|
| gmclb.ru | Pricing model, features | 2026-10 |
| smarttimer.ru | Rates page, modules | 2026-10 |
| senet.cloud / smartshell.gg | PS club module, subscription | 2026-10 |
| Heselo | Gaming solution, public plans | 2026-10 |
Summary comparison table
The table simplifies scenarios; demo and contract terms may differ.
| GameClub | SmartTimer | SENET / SmartShell | Heselo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price model | Subscription on site (details on request) | Per-console/club on site | Venue packages | Public: 15 USD/mo Start |
| Controller / TV | Lounge SaaS, pad rental scenarios | Timer + POS, hardware separate | Console club focus | No TV controllers — admin panel |
| Booking | Online booking | Reservation module | Booking + session | Station calendar, phone bookings |
| Bar | Orders on session | POS integration | Bar / till | Bar on session bill |
| Shift | Cash reports | Shift / till | Shift reports | Cash shift open/close |
Per console vs per venue
Some products charge per active console per month; others sell plans by station count. With 5 vs 10 consoles total cost scales differently — confirm numbers on each vendor site.
Illustrative only (not vendor prices): at 500 ₽/console/month, 5 consoles ≈ 2,500 ₽/month and 10 ≈ 5,000 ₽/month; a flat venue plan may stay the same until you upgrade. Heselo uses Start / Standard / Pro by station count from 15 USD/month.
| Model | 5 consoles (illustrative) | 10 consoles (illustrative) | When it fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per console | 5 × unit | 10 × unit | Station count changes often |
| Venue package | Flat plan | Upgrade or add-on | Stable count, predictable budget |
| Heselo plan | Start + station limit | Standard / Pro | AZ & CIS, multi-type venues |
What Heselo offers
Built in Baku with AZ/EN/RU panel; works for remote CIS operators. Booking → live session → bar → cash shift in one flow.
We do not sell TV controllers or console lock hardware — staff use a tablet or laptop. Not legal/tax advice for RF KKT or 54-FZ; check local requirements.
- Station schedule and bookings
- Live session, extensions, bar sales
- Cash shift and end-of-day
- Gaming / PS from 15 USD/month
When Heselo may not fit
Large diskless PC venues, deep SmartShell-only RF stack, or English-only GameClub SaaS may be better served elsewhere.
If you only need a timer and keep POS separate, a lighter tool like SmartTimer may be enough.
Selection checklist
Run the same scenario in a demo: booking, session, bar, shift close.
- Official quote for 5 and 10 stations
- No lost bookings or extensions
- Bar lands on session bill
- Night shift cash matches
- Language and support channel