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The best poker players in 2024 use GTO solvers to analyze and improve their strategy between sessions. GTO+ is a popular piece of software that simplifies complex aspects of solving poker problems. Read on for more details!
GTO+ at a Glance
GTO+ is software designed exclusively for Windows and is the most affordable solver on the poker market—you could already tell that from the title of this article. The simple truth is that most players don’t need hyper‑specialized solvers running 24/7 on a separate server. A regular solver that lets you analyze your hands and determine the optimal line within a few minutes is more than enough. Moreover, unlike other solvers, GTO+ allows you to customize ranges manually instead of using pre‑built ones.
GTO+ features include:
- Simple and advanced tree building
- Full betting, calling, and raising trees
- Play and practice against the solver
- Various display modes
- Node locking options
- Advanced scenario creation
- Lifetime license for one computer
- Includes all feature updates
There are two versions: for standard Hold’em and for short deck (6+ Hold’em).
How to Work with GTO+
Here’s a straightforward example showing how to work with GTO+:
- Set the parameter you want to study (e.g., BB vs BTN in single‑raised pots).
- Enter the bet sizing along with stack depth (start with 100 BB).
- Run the script with a large number of hands.
- Pick a board and open it without looking at the strategy first.
- Go to a site like floattheturn.com or use another range analyzer that allows you to color‑code ranges (select parts of the range for betting, parts for checking, etc.) and input them by color.
- Check your work. Try to understand why the solver does things differently than you.
- If you’re stuck on a spot, post it for discussion.
This is much more effective than simply looking at grids and trying to memorize the material. Allow yourself to repeat tasks again and again—this is the most efficient way to use GTO+.
Price, System Requirements, and Updates
The proprietary software from the creators of FlopZilla and CardRunners EV comes at a reasonable price. When you purchase the program, you get access to both the NLHE and Short Deck versions. A GTO+ license costs $75, and an additional license for a second PC costs $40.
Purchase instructions:
- Go to the official GTO+ website and click “Purchase” in the header.
- Choose one of the two software options and select a suitable payment method.
- After payment, click “Request a Key”.
- Enter the key you receive into the registration menu.
You will also receive an email with order information and your active license within 24 hours after purchase.
Minimum system requirements for GTO+ include Windows 7 with at least 4 cores (2 GHz), 8 GB of RAM, and 10 GB of disk space.
GTO+ is one of the most efficient solvers on the market, but it doesn’t take up much space on your computer. It requires only a modest amount of RAM to run, and it automatically compresses files to save even more space.
GTO+ updates automatically. The last major update was at the end of 2022 and included:
- In the editor, ranges are now displayed even when an opponent has no chips left.
- Bet sizes in “Play Against Solution” mode are now shown as percentages.
- The “Next Hand” field in the same mode has been enlarged.
- Added an absolute/relative value toggle when displaying hand combinations in statistics.
- Added an option “Apply extensive storage to all files” in the “Process all files in directory” function.
- Support for .json import format.
- Double‑clicking on statistics now applies the selection to all hands, not just the current ones, in situations where some hands didn’t reach the turn or river.
And much more. Unlike FlopZilla and CardRunners EV+ from the same developer, GTO+ faces tougher competition in the solver market. Therefore, users can expect even more updates in the foreseeable future.
Synchronizing Flopzilla Pro with GTO+
If you have both Flopzilla Pro and GTO+ open, you can transfer information between the applications back and forth to perform extremely powerful analysis. We recommend starting by setting up the hand in GTO+, building the tree, and running the solver. Then, based on each street, export the hand to Flopzilla Pro for more detailed study.
This method makes it easier to bridge the gap between GTO and exploitative poker. It allows you to see what the GTO+ solver would do, then go into Flopzilla Pro and filter the range more accurately according to how you think the opponent would actually play the hand. Even better, you can then transfer the filtered range from Flopzilla Pro back into GTO+ to explore the rest of the tree, and so on.
How HisHands Adds Extra Value
Theory without practice yields little. This is where HisHands comes in. The service allows you to upload hand histories from different rooms, organize them, and study your own game in detail.
HisHands’ main advantage is quickly identifying trouble spots:
- Frequent preflop and postflop mistakes
- Excessive calls or underutilized 3‑bets
- Situations where your chosen bet sizing doesn’t match GTO‑recommended sizes
Instead of abstract theory, you work with concrete situations from your own play. This leads to real progress: you see exactly where you deviate from optimal strategy and how to adapt against the player pool.
The combination of GTO+ and HisHands turns abstract calculations into real‑world scenarios: you build a decision tree, run it through the solver, and then check how your lines compare with the hand histories collected by the service. This gives you a full understanding of where theory works and where you need to adjust to specific opponents.
Final Verdict on GTO+
GTO+ is advanced software for studying poker strategies. It is easy to use and helps you understand how to make better decisions in various situations at the table. With it, you can quickly adjust your strategy and calculate optimal moves based on mathematics. GTO+ provides accurate calculations and useful tools for a deeper understanding of the game. It is important to note that GTO+ works independently and does not require other software to function.
However, when combined with HisHands and Flopzilla Pro, it becomes a complete tool that unites theory, practice, and analytical verification, making the learning and strategy‑adjustment process as effective as possible. Add to that HisHands’ database of ready‑made opponent hands, and you effectively have all the winning cards in your hand!
