The best CS2 demo viewers in 2026
Subtick vs RoundIQ
RoundIQ is a browser workspace for demo review in 2D, 3D and POV, with a strat builder. Subtick reviews in 2D and adds practice servers, ranked drills and your team's TeamSpeak synced to the round.
Updated 1 November 2026
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Subtick and RoundIQ side by side
| Subtick | RoundIQ | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Web app with game servers | Browser workspace for demo review |
| 2D demo viewer | Yes, in the browser | Yes, plus 3D and POV |
| Pro match replays | Yes, free without an account | Yes, in 2D and 3D without logging in |
| Practice servers | Personal and team servers, started from the site | Not listed |
| Training drills | Prefire, Swap, Anchor and Pop, ranked | A lineup library; no server drills listed |
| Team strat book | Yes, with plays recorded on the server and play recognition | Yes, a strat builder with a shared team library |
| Team comms with the replay | TeamSpeak recorder, one track per player, synced to the round | Voice notes; no team comms recording listed |
| FACEIT demos | Fetched for you through FACEIT's download service | Yes, by pasting a match link |
| Premier demos | Fetched for you with your authentication code | Pull a match from your Steam library |
| Price | Free right now | Free to start; paid prices not listed publicly |
Checked on 1 November 2026 from each tool's own pages. Plans and prices change, so check the sources before you decide.
The short version
If you want 3D and POV in the browser, RoundIQ has them. If your team also practises together, Subtick starts the servers, ranks your drills and lines your comms up with the round.
Where they differ
- Views: RoundIQ replays in 2D, 3D and POV. Subtick replays in 2D and can play any round back as bots on your own server.
- Practice: Subtick starts servers and runs ranked drills. RoundIQ does not list servers.
- Comms: Subtick records each player's TeamSpeak and syncs it to the round. RoundIQ lists voice notes.
Questions
Is Subtick a RoundIQ alternative?
For 2D review and team playbooks, yes. RoundIQ also has 3D and POV views. Subtick adds practice servers, drills and synced team comms.
Do both have free pro matches?
Yes. Both play pro matches without an account.