# Hockey manager games compared

> Compare WebPuck with WebSim Hockey, Franchise Hockey Manager, Hockey Legacy Manager and Eastside Hockey Manager. Find the format that fits your next career.

A hockey management game can mean a solo dynasty, a league with friends or a detailed recreation of the sport. Start with where you want to play and how you want the season to move, then compare the games that fit.

WebPuck · Sources checked: 2026-09-22

## What kind of GM do you want to be?

For a browser league, start with the WebSim Hockey comparison. For an NHL-licensed desktop game, look at Franchise Hockey Manager. For a mobile app career, explore Hockey Legacy Manager. For a desktop game with Workshop support, consider Eastside Hockey Manager. The individual comparisons explain these differences and link to their sources.

## Where WebPuck fits

WebPuck offers a free alpha in your browser, in English and French. You can create a solo career without an account, choose a fictional North American or Québec club, prepare your lineup and watch a simulated game as a 2D replay.

Online leagues add human opponents and scheduled game days. Solo careers stay in your browser on your device, so export your save before clearing browser data or moving devices. The alpha is still evolving; it does not offer an NHL-licensed roster or historical NHL seasons.

## Decide before you commit to a season

A useful comparison starts with your own constraints. These questions matter more than a long list of features you may never use.

- Do you want a browser session or an installed game?
- Do you want fictional clubs or a specific real-world roster?
- Will you advance the calendar yourself or share a league schedule?
- Do you need French, English or both?
- Where will the save live, and how will you move it?
- What does the free version include, and what requires payment?

## Try the same first-game routine

To evaluate WebPuck, create a solo career, review the roster and set your lines. Simulate one game, pause the replay at an interesting moment, then make one adjustment for the next matchup. The illustrated beginner guide below shows each step.

If that routine is enjoyable, try an online league next. If your priority is another hockey universe or a particular management system, follow the relevant comparison to the publisher’s information before committing.

## Sources and method

Published by WebPuck, with AI-assisted research and writing. Competitor facts come from the official sources below; WebPuck details describe the current alpha. This is a feature comparison, not a hands-on review of the other games. Our recommendations reflect the kind of experience you want. Prices and features can change; check the publisher before buying. These products are not affiliated with WebPuck.

- [WebSim Hockey — presentation / présentation](https://app.websimhockey.com/en/)
- [Franchise Hockey Manager 12 — official site / site officiel](https://www.ootpdevelopments.com/franchise-hockey-manager-home/)
- [Hockey Legacy Manager — official site / site officiel](https://hockeylegacymanager.com/)
- [Eastside Hockey Manager — Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/301120/Eastside_Hockey_Manager/)

## Related guides

- [WebPuck vs WebSim Hockey](https://webpuck.com/en/compare/webpuck-vs-websimhockey/)
- [WebPuck vs Franchise Hockey Manager 12](https://webpuck.com/en/compare/webpuck-vs-franchise-hockey-manager/)
- [WebPuck vs Hockey Legacy Manager](https://webpuck.com/en/compare/webpuck-vs-hockey-legacy-manager/)
- [WebPuck vs Eastside Hockey Manager](https://webpuck.com/en/compare/webpuck-vs-eastside-hockey-manager/)
- [How to play WebPuck: hockey manager beginner guide](https://webpuck.com/en/how-to-play/)