TakeP1 vs Popometer
Quick summary
Verified pricing differs — TakeP1: Free + $19.99/mo Pro · Popometer: Free + subscription.
Verdict
Which one should you pick?
Choose TakeP1 when you want real-time, hardware-native coaching — it has a verified free tier.
Worth knowing: Desktop app runs on Windows PCs; console support is currently limited to Gran Turismo 7 on PS5
Choose Popometer when you want comparing your laps vs esports pros — it has a verified free tier.
Worth knowing: Coaching feature is listed as 'coming soon', and comparing against professional drivers requires buying/activating data packs on top of the base account
No universal winner — both entries are human-verified (dates in the Verification row below); weigh the limitations against your own setup.
Field by field
The verified fields
What it is
TakeP1
Popometer
Pricing
TakeP1
Free + $19.99/mo Pro
- Free — full engineer (live coaching, spotter, brake points, telemetry HUD)
- Pro $19.99/mo — voice cloning + deep debrief (7-day free trial)
Popometer
Free + subscription
- Free lap recording
- Ultimate Subscription (15 monthly data pack activations; price not shown on page)
Free access
TakeP1
Popometer
Platforms
TakeP1
Popometer
Standout feature
TakeP1
Hardware-native real-time radio — one clear correction when it matters, from live entry/apex/exit corner analysis
Popometer
Automatic analysis that identifies specific differences vs pro reference laps (apex position, corner speed) plus pro data packs bundled with matching setup and weather
Limitations
TakeP1
Desktop app runs on Windows PCs; console support is currently limited to Gran Turismo 7 on PS5
Popometer
Coaching feature is listed as 'coming soon', and comparing against professional drivers requires buying/activating data packs on top of the base account
Verification
TakeP1
Popometer
“—” means the official site does not state it — we leave it blank instead of guessing.
Straight answers
Common questions
Do TakeP1 or Popometer have a free tier?
TakeP1 does, and Popometer does. A free tier can mean the whole product or a heavily capped version, so check the pricing detail on each card rather than the yes or no alone.
How much does TakeP1 cost?
TakeP1 has a free tier, and its paid pricing starts at Free + $19.99/mo Pro as listed on its own pricing page. Tiers change — the card above shows every tier we verified, with the date we checked.
How much does Popometer cost?
Popometer has a free tier, and its paid pricing starts at Free + subscription as listed on its own pricing page. Tiers change — the card above shows every tier we verified, with the date we checked.
What does TakeP1 support?
TakeP1's own site lists F1 25, iRacing, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Assetto Corsa, Le Mans Ultimate, rFactor 2, Automobilista 2, RaceRoom, Forza Motorsport, Gran Turismo 7 (PS5), Windows. We only record platforms a site names explicitly — a generic "100+ games" claim is not counted as support for any particular title.
What does Popometer support?
Popometer's own site lists Assetto Corsa, Assetto Corsa Competizione, Automobilista 2, iRacing, Le Mans Ultimate, rFactor 2. We only record platforms a site names explicitly — a generic "100+ games" claim is not counted as support for any particular title.
What are the drawbacks of TakeP1 and Popometer?
TakeP1 — Desktop app runs on Windows PCs; console support is currently limited to Gran Turismo 7 on PS5. Popometer — Coaching feature is listed as 'coming soon', and comparing against professional drivers requires buying/activating data packs on top of the base account. These are the limitations each product's own materials made plain, not a verdict on quality.
Is TakeP1 or Popometer better?
Neither is better in the abstract, and this page does not name a winner. They differ on the verified fields above — price, free tier, platform support and stated limitations — and which of those matters is a question about your setup, not about the products.
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