# WebPuck vs WebSim Hockey

> WebPuck or WebSim Hockey? Compare fictional and NHL players, solo careers, online leagues and free access, with links to official sources.

Both belong on the shortlist for a browser hockey league. The main choice is the hockey world you want to manage and whether you also want a solo career you can start immediately.

WebPuck · Sources checked: 2026-09-22

## At a glance

| What matters | WebPuck | WebSim Hockey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access | Browser on computer or phone; English and French. | Online browser game; English and French website. [Source](https://app.websimhockey.com/en/) |
| Hockey world | Fictional players and clubs; North American and Québec circuits. | Current and retro NHL players. [Source](https://app.websimhockey.com/en/) |
| League format | Solo careers and online leagues with human GMs. | Online leagues of 6–32 teams. [Source](https://app.websimhockey.com/en/) |
| Starting cost | Solo is free forever, without an account. Online leagues are free during alpha. | Taking over a team is free for the current season; renewal is paid. [Source](https://app.websimhockey.com/en/faq/) |

## Which experience fits your group?

WebSim Hockey is worth considering if your group wants NHL players and configurable online leagues. WebPuck is an alternative if you want original clubs and a free alpha to explore together.

For a new WebPuck player, a solo career provides a place to learn the roster and match controls before joining other GMs. You decide when to advance the calendar in solo. Online play follows a shared schedule, so prepare your lineup ahead of the game day.

## Try a match before bringing the whole league

In WebPuck, your decisions happen in the front office and lineup. The engine simulates the game; the 2D replay lets you pause, scrub the timeline and jump to a highlight. You do not steer skaters with a controller.

Use the gameplay page to see that loop, then play a solo match. If watching the result and adjusting the next lineup is what your group enjoys, you have a concrete starting point for choosing a league.

## What to know before switching

WebPuck is an alpha with fictional teams, not an NHL-licensed roster. Solo will always be free, with no contract, no commitment and no account required. Online leagues are free during the current alpha. Treat your first WebPuck league as a new start: there is no WebSim Hockey save importer in the current game.

Keep your existing league and records while trying a separate career. Export your WebPuck solo save from Settings before changing devices; an online account does not automatically synchronize a local career.

## 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/)
- [WebSim Hockey — FAQ](https://app.websimhockey.com/en/faq/)

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