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Fantasy Cruncher vs pydfs-lineup-optimizer

Both cover NFL, CFB, NBA, WNBA, MLB and NHL and more. Here's where they differ.

Key differences

  • pydfs-lineup-optimizer is free; Fantasy Cruncher is from $4.95/wk.
  • Fantasy Cruncher covers CBB and F1, which pydfs-lineup-optimizer doesn't.
  • Fantasy Cruncher works with OwnersBox; pydfs-lineup-optimizer doesn't list support.
  • Fantasy Cruncher also includes contest analysis, ownership projections and community.
Fantasy Cruncher and pydfs-lineup-optimizer compared
Fantasy Cruncher
pydfs-lineup-optimizer
TypeLineup optimizerLineup optimizer
PriceFrom $4.95/wkFree
Free trialNo—
SportsNFL, CFB, NBA, CBB, WNBA, MLB, NHL, Golf, NASCAR, MMA, Soccer, Tennis, Esports, F1, OtherNFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, WNBA, Golf, Soccer, CFB, Esports, MMA, NASCAR, Tennis, Other
Works withDraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo, OwnersBoxDraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo
Features
  • Lineup Cruncher optimizer
  • Lineup Rewind past-contest review
  • Lineup Study of top players (FC Pro)
  • Projected ownership (Premium)
  • Advanced randomness with distributions
  • Per-sport community chat
  • pip-installable Python package
  • Loads DK, FD and Yahoo salary CSVs
  • Stacking, exposure and lock/exclude rules
  • Showdown/captain and single-game formats
  • Generates many unique lineups per run
  • Documentation on Read the Docs
CompanyFantasy Cruncher IncDima Kudosh (open source)
Launched20142015
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