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Timing Mate Pro vs Freelap
Looking for a Freelap alternative? Both are bought outright with no subscription. The big difference is how they time. Freelap needs a chip on every athlete. Timing Mate Pro times anyone who runs through the gate, with nothing to wear, charge or lose.
Choose Timing Mate Pro if
- You want to buy once and own your gates
- You want to test a whole squad without buying a chip for each athlete
- You want reaction and decision-making drills built in
- You want to set gates at any distance without spacing or offset rules
Choose Freelap if
- You time laps, relays or long continuous runs where athletes pass the same point many times
- You want several athletes timed in the same run, each wearing their own chip
- You mainly coach track, cycling or swimming, where Freelap has purpose-built transmitters
At a glance
Side by side.
| Timing Mate Pro | Freelap | |
|---|---|---|
| How you pay | One-off purchase | One-off purchase |
| You own the hardware | Yes | Yes |
| 3 gates, upfront (USD) | $1,750 | From about $780 to $1,129 (Timing Pack 212) |
| Ongoing fees | None | None for the app; extra chips at $149–$249 each |
| What the athlete wears | Nothing | A chip on the waist (FxChip) |
| Timing resolution | 0.01s | 0.01s |
| Gate placement | Anywhere | Transmitters at least 10m apart and offset about 80cm past the line |
| LED reaction display | 9×9 array on every gate | None |
| Athletes and teams | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Online portal | AxIT Connect, included | Free Cloud account |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Priced in USD.
Total cost
What it costs to time a squad.
Neither system charges a subscription. With Freelap, the cost grows with your squad, because every athlete needs a chip to be timed. With Timing Mate Pro, the price on day one covers every athlete you’ll ever test.
| Timing a squad of 20 (USD) | Timing Mate Pro | Freelap |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Timing Points | $1,750 | ~$780–1,129 |
| Chips for 20 athletes | $0 | +$2,682 (18 more FxChips at $149) |
| Total | $1,750 | ~$3,460–3,810 |
| Lost or broken chip | N/A | $149–249 each |
Where Freelap is stronger
Freelap is excellent for continuous timing. One chip can record laps and splits on a track, velodrome or pool without anyone resetting gates, and several athletes can run in the same rep. If most of your work is lap-based or endurance, Freelap is a strong choice.
Timing Mate Pro vs Freelap: FAQ
Do my athletes need to wear anything?
No. Anyone who runs through a Timing Mate Pro gate is timed. Nothing to clip on, charge or hand back between reps.
Is Timing Mate Pro as accurate as Freelap?
Both record to 0.01s. Freelap detects the athlete as their chip enters a magnetic field, which is why transmitters sit about 80cm past the line. Timing Mate Pro uses LIDAR, so the time is taken exactly at the gate
Can I switch from Freelap to Timing Mate Pro?
Yes. Export your Freelap athletes to CSV and import your athletes into AxIT Connect, so your history stays in one place.
Do I need a subscription?
No. You pay once and own the gates. The app, AxIT Connect, unlimited athletes and unlimited teams are all included.
Ready to own your timing gates?
Pay once. Every kit includes the app, AxIT Connect, unlimited athletes and a 2-year warranty.
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