Auto-scorers compared: Heylo, Scolia, Autodarts X and Target Omni
Which automatic scoring system for steel-tip darts suits you? We put the best-known auto-scorers of 2026 side by side: price, what’s in the box, subscriptions, mounting and games.
An auto-scorer counts your throws automatically. You throw at your own steel-tip dartboard, cameras around the board see where your dart lands and the app keeps score. No chalkboard, no mental maths and no more arguments about what you threw.
In 2026, there are four well-known complete systems for home use: Matchflight Heylo, Scolia Home 2, Winmau Autodarts X and Target Omni. They all score automatically and they all let you play online. The difference is in what you get for your money, what you keep paying afterwards and how you mount them.
Auto-scorers at a glance
| System | Price (incl. VAT) | In the box | Subscription | Mounting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scolia Home 2 Flex + light | Around €604 | 3 cameras and light ring | Free up to 1,000 darts per month, unlimited from €8.95 per month (excl. VAT) | On the board and the wall, drilling recommended |
| Scolia Home 2 + light | €960 to €990 | 3 cameras and light ring | No subscription needed | On the board and the wall, drilling recommended |
| Winmau Autodarts X | €539,95 | 4 cameras and 360° light | Basic is free, Plus €6.99 per month (first 3 months included) | With clamps, no drilling |
| Target Omni | €599.99 RRP, in shops from €529.95 | Camera ring with LED lighting | Not needed, DartCounter Ultimate optional (around €4.99 per month) | Magnetic, no drilling |
| Matchflight Heylo | €499 | 4 cameras, 360° LED lighting, wall protection and a Matchflight oche | App and playing free, Premium €5.95 per month (12 months free with the launch deal) | On the wall, step by step with the mounting guide |
Prices at Dutch darts shops and on the brands’ websites, checked on 19 and 20 October 2026. Prices, bundles and subscriptions may change. None of these systems comes with a dartboard.
What should you look for when comparing?
- The total price. Don’t just look at the purchase price. Factor in lighting, a surround and any subscription over two or three years. In What does an auto-scorer really cost? we work it out for you.
- What’s in the box. Some systems make you buy a surround or lighting separately. With Heylo, lighting, wall protection and an oche are already included.
- How it looks on the wall. An auto-scorer is always on show, even when you’re not playing. With Scolia, the cameras sit around the board and the surround is a separate product. With Heylo, cameras, lighting and wall protection are combined in one ring, with no cameras sticking out.
- The subscription. All four let you play without a subscription, but the limits differ. Scolia Flex has a maximum number of darts per month. With Autodarts X and Heylo, extra games and features come with a paid plan.
- Mounting. Some systems clamp or clip around the board, others hang on the wall. A fixed position gives the most stable image.
- The app and the games. That’s what you’ll use every day, so check which games, training modes and online options you get.
- Your dartboard. All four work with a regular steel-tip board. Check which boards fit. For Heylo, read Does Heylo work with my dartboard?
Scolia Home 2 and Home 2 Flex
Hungary-based Scolia has been a well-known name in automatic scoring for years. Home 2 works with 3 cameras and a processing unit. With the light ring, Home 2 costs €960 to €990 in Dutch shops. And you don’t need a subscription.
Home 2 Flex is the cheaper version: around €604 with the light ring. That gets you up to 1,000 free darts per month. Want unlimited throwing? That costs from €8.95 per month (excl. VAT). Scolia runs via a web app, where you play X01, Cricket and tournaments, and train against bots of different strengths.
Mounting: the cameras go around the board. Scolia recommends fixing the whole setup to the wall and using a wired internet connection.
Winmau Autodarts X
Winmau took over Autodarts and has been selling the Autodarts X for €539.95 since October 2026. You get 4 HD cameras and a 360° light ring that you clamp around your board, without drilling. A guided setup in the app helps you calibrate.
Scoring, the basic games and online play are free. With Autodarts Plus (€6.99 per month, the first 3 months included), you get extra games and features. Autodarts has a large community with lots of online opponents. A surround or oche isn’t included.
Target Omni
The Target Omni is a camera ring with LED lighting that you attach magnetically around your board. The RRP is €599.99, and in shops you’ll find it from €529.95. You play via the DartCounter app, one of the biggest darts apps, where you can play online against any DartCounter user, even if they don’t have an Omni.
You don’t need a subscription for the Omni. DartCounter Ultimate (around €4.99 per month) gives you extra features.
Matchflight Heylo
Heylo is a complete ring around your own dartboard. For €499, you get 4 cameras, 360° LED lighting and wall protection in one surround, plus a Matchflight oche as your throw line. So there’s nothing else to buy.
The Matchflight app is free and so is playing, with no limit on the number of throws. You can take on 12 characters, each with their own personality, play original games like March of the Dodos and Killer, and train with the Heylo Academy. Online, you can play against friends and other players. Matchflight Premium costs €5.95 per month. With the launch deal, you get the full app and all games free for 12 months.
Heylo is wall-mounted. That takes a bit more work than a clamp or magnetic system, but you get a fixed, stable setup with wall protection. The mounting guide takes you through it step by step, and the app helps you calibrate.
Which auto-scorer suits you?
Frequently asked questions
What is the best auto-scorer?
That depends on what matters to you. If you want everything in one box for the lowest price, Heylo is a strong choice: €499 including lighting, wall protection and oche. If you want to start without drilling, Autodarts X or Target Omni are a good fit. Scolia Home 2 is more expensive, but you never pay for a subscription.
What does an auto-scorer cost?
In 2026, complete systems for home use cost between €499 and €990. Heylo costs €499, Autodarts X €539.95, Target Omni from €529.95 and Scolia Home 2 Flex with light ring around €604. Don’t forget any subscription and parts you have to buy separately.
Do I need a subscription for an auto-scorer?
With Heylo, Autodarts X, Target Omni and Scolia Home 2, you can play without a subscription. With Scolia Home 2 Flex, free play is limited to 1,000 darts per month. With most brands, extra games and features cost a monthly fee.
Does an auto-scorer come with a dartboard?
No, none of these systems comes with a dartboard. You use your own steel-tip board. Heylo works with any standard 45 cm dartboard with a traditional number ring.
Can I mount an auto-scorer myself?
Yes. Autodarts X and Target Omni go around your board without drilling. Heylo and Scolia hang on the wall. For Heylo, there’s a mounting guide with photos for each step.