Short answer: Autodarts vs Omni comes down to what runs the scoring. The Winmau Autodarts Vantage uses three cameras and your laptop. The Target Omni puts four cameras in a ring light and runs through the DartCounter app. Scolia's Home 2 and Pro are camera systems with their own processing unit.
By Andy Gibson · Updated 19 October 2026
How does automated dart scoring work?
Cameras mounted around a steel tip bristle board watch the face of the board. When a dart lands, the system works out where it is, scores it and sends the result to an app on a screen beside the board. You throw, the score appears, and you pull your darts. Nobody has to stand at a chalkboard doing sums, and every throw is saved for your statistics.
All three systems below work this way. Where they differ is how many cameras they use, where the cameras mount, what does the processing (your computer, a box on the wall or a phone app) and how the lighting is handled. Even, shadow-free light matters, because the cameras read the board by sight.
Autodarts vs Omni vs Scolia: how do they compare?
| System | Cameras | Light | How it fits | What runs it | Maker's accuracy figure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winmau Autodarts Vantage | 3, on separate arms | Not included; Winmau Plasma required for best accuracy | Arms screw to the wall around the board | Autodarts on a laptop or PC (Windows, macOS, Linux), one USB cable | None published by Winmau |
| Target Omni | 4 HD, built into the ring | Built in: white LED ring | Four magnetic legs onto the board | Omni processing unit, DartCounter app over Wi-Fi | 99.7% |
| Scolia Home 2 | 3, on fixed camera legs | Scolia light ring | One screw per camera leg into the wall | Scolia processing unit under the cover plate, Scolia app | About 99.5% (recommended setup) |
| Scolia Pro | Camera frame with wooden ring | Included light ring; coloured LEDs show board status | Wall-mounted frame | Processing unit with its own mini display, Scolia app | About 99.8% (recommended setup) |
Sources: Winmau and Autodarts product pages, Target's Omni page, Scolia's comparison page. Accuracy figures are each maker's own claims, measured their own way, so they aren't a like-for-like test.
What do you need for the Winmau Autodarts Vantage?
The Autodarts Vantage is Winmau's camera kit for the Autodarts platform. In the box are three camera arms with the cameras built in, a 3-in-1 USB cable, screws, wall plugs and instructions. The arms mount evenly around the board, and power and data run through the single USB cable to a laptop or PC that you supply. The Autodarts detection program is a free download for Windows, macOS and Linux, and the Vantage needs no subscription.
Lighting is the part to plan for. Winmau lists its Plasma LED light as required for the best accuracy, and it is sold separately. Autodarts also offers an optional paid Plus plan with extra statistics, more game modes and an upgraded voice caller; the free plan covers scoring, online matches and tournaments.
How does the Target Omni work?
The Omni is two parts: a ring light with four HD cameras and white LEDs built in, and a separate processing unit. The ring attaches to the board with four magnetic legs, so there are no camera positions to measure, and Target says it fits all standard dartboards. It scores in under a second and also picks up bounce-outs.
Omni works only with the DartCounter app, which connects over Wi-Fi. The box includes a three-month trial of DartCounter's paid features; after that, check the app's current plans. In the box: the ring light, processing unit, power supply and mounting hardware.
What is the difference between Scolia Home 2 and Scolia Pro?
Scolia makes camera-only systems with their own processing unit. The Home 2 uses three cameras on fixed legs that screw to the wall, with the processing unit hidden under a metal cover plate. Scolia asks for a 75 x 75 cm clear space around the board and an internet connection. Its accuracy figure is about 99.5% with the recommended setup.
The Scolia Pro is built for pubs, clubs and venues: a wooden ring and camera legs finished in matt paint and varnish, coloured LEDs that show the board status, and a processing unit with its own mini display. Scolia quotes about 99.8% accuracy with the recommended setup. For online matches, the Scolia Fliq is a front-facing camera that clips to the top camera leg of a Home 2, so your opponent sees you throw. See the full range in Scolia.
Do automated scoring systems need a subscription?
- Autodarts Vantage. No. The detection program and the free plan cost nothing. Autodarts Plus is optional.
- Target Omni. It needs the DartCounter app. A three-month trial of the paid features comes in the box.
- Scolia. Runs through the Scolia app. Plans differ between Scolia models, so check the terms for the model you buy.
Will automated scoring fit my dartboard and surround?
All three are made for full-size steel tip bristle boards. The Omni clips onto the board itself, and Target names its Tor board and Vale surround as examples it fits. The Vantage and Scolia mount on the wall around the board, so check that a surround or cabinet won't sit in the cameras' way. Scolia asks for 75 x 75 cm of clear space around the board, and the Vantage's three arms need to sit evenly around it.
Light is the other check. The Omni brings its own; the Vantage wants a Plasma; Scolia uses its light ring. Don't add a second dartboard light that throws shadows across the board.
Which automated scoring system should you buy?
- You have a laptop and want the lowest running cost: the Autodarts Vantage with a Plasma light. No subscription, and it runs on Windows, macOS or Linux.
- You want one unit that is the light and the scorer: the Omni. Four cameras, magnetic fitting, and the DartCounter app for games and online play.
- A venue, club or a home board that gets heavy use: the Scolia Pro, with its own processing unit and display.
Pair any of them with a good board: the Blade X is the PDC's stage board, and the Target Tor rotates its number ring through 10 positions to spread wear. See every system in automated scoring.
Frequently asked questions
Is Autodarts better than Omni?
They suit different setups. Autodarts Vantage runs on your own laptop with no subscription and needs a Plasma light. Omni is a ring light with four built-in cameras that runs through the DartCounter app.
Do you need a computer for Autodarts?
Yes. The Vantage connects by USB to a laptop or PC running the free Autodarts program on Windows, macOS or Linux. The computer isn't included.
Does the Target Omni need a subscription?
Omni works only with the DartCounter app. A three-month trial of DartCounter's paid features is included; check the app's plans after that.
How accurate is automated dart scoring?
Makers quote their own figures: about 99.5% for Scolia Home 2 and 99.8% for Scolia Pro with the recommended setup, and 99.7% for Omni. Winmau publishes no figure for the Vantage. Good, even lighting matters for all of them.
Do I need a special dartboard?
No. All three are made for standard full-size steel tip bristle boards.
Can you play online with automated scoring?
Yes. Autodarts has online matchmaking and tournaments, Omni plays online through DartCounter, and Scolia runs online matches and tournaments in its app. The Scolia Fliq adds a front-facing camera so your opponent can see you.
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