Free espresso shot tracker

Stop guessing.
Start dialing in.

ShotHound logs every pull — dose, yield, time, and ratio. Then it tells you exactly what to adjust on the next one. For home baristas who take their espresso seriously.

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No install — runs in any browser
Auto brew ratio + dial-in tip
Free forever, no credit card
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Core Capabilities

Three things that change
how you pull shots.

Everything else is noise. These are the tools that actually move your extraction forward.

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Shot Journal
Every pull logged — dose, yield, time, grind, rating, and notes. Tied to a specific bean, specific equipment, specific date.
dose18.3 g
yield38.2 g
time28 s
ratio2.09× ✓ IDEAL
grindNiche Zero 22.5
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Auto Brew Ratio
Calculated instantly from your dose and yield. Flagged green inside the specialty 1:1.8–1:2.5 range, amber outside — no math required.
shot 11.78× ↓ low
shot 21.85× ↑
shot 32.09× ✓ ideal
shot 42.14× ✓ ideal
trend↑ converging
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Dial-In Engine
Before every shot, ShotHound reads your last pull and surfaces a specific adjustment — not generic advice, but a concrete next step based on your actual data.
Dial-in tip "Shot ran fast at 24s. Try
grinding 0.5 steps finer."
based onlast 3 shots
confidencehigh
What is ShotHound?

Your espresso, scientifically logged.

Dialing in espresso is an iterative process. ShotHound gives you the memory and the data to make adjustments confidently — shot after shot.

  • Record dose, yield, time, grind, rating, and tasting notes for every shot
  • Brew ratio auto-calculated and flagged green in the ideal 1:1.8–1:2.5 range
  • A dial-in tip based on your previous shot appears before every new log
  • Set ratio and time goals — live ✓/✗ appears while logging so you know before you save
  • All data syncs to the cloud — review shots on any device, anytime
What Baristas Say

Built for people who care about the cup.

"I was doing it in a Google Sheet. Then I just stopped because it was too much friction at the machine. ShotHound is the first thing I've actually stuck with — it takes 30 seconds per shot."

Marcus T.
Breville Barista Pro · 6 months logged

"The dial-in tip is what got me. It's not generic advice — it looks at your actual last shot and says 'shot ran fast, try going finer.' That specific. Changed how I start every morning session."

Priya S.
Gaggia Classic Pro · Medium roasts

"I upgraded to a Lelit Bianca and felt like I was starting from scratch. Having 8 months of logged shots to look back at made dialing in the new machine so much faster than starting blind."

Jordan K.
Lelit Bianca V2 · 4 years home brewing
Every Feature

Everything a home barista needs.

No feature walls. No premium tiers. Every tool listed here is free, forever.

Shot Log
A detailed record for every pull. Dose, yield, time, grind, rating, tasting notes — all tied to a specific bean, date, and equipment.
Bean Catalog
Track your inventory with roaster, origin, roast level, and roast date. Days-off-roast calculated automatically for every shot.
Gear Management
Track machines and grinders. Link each shot to specific equipment so you can compare results across different setups over time.
Trends & Analytics
Charts for rating over time, dose and yield distributions, extraction time spread, and shot frequency. Patterns you'd never spot shot-by-shot.
Brew Guide
20 built-in drink recipes from espresso to cold brew. Visual anatomy diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and a barista tip for each.
Shareable Recipe Cards
Any shot can be made public and shared as a rich recipe card — with your photo, stats, and tasting notes at a unique URL.
Goals & Targets
Set a target range for brew ratio and extraction time. A live ✓/✗ appears while logging so you know you hit the window before saving.
Drink Photo Upload
Attach a photo to any shot. It appears on the detail page and on your shareable recipe card — making every share visually compelling.
Import & Export
Your data is always yours. Export full shot history as CSV anytime. Import from a spreadsheet or another tracker to get started instantly.
Read the guide
How It Works

Up and pulling in minutes.

No install. No setup. No credit card. You're logging shots in under two minutes.

Create a free account
Sign up with email or Google at app.shothound.com. No credit card, no install. Works on any browser.
Add your bean and gear
Search 5,000+ coffees from 500+ roasters. Add your machine and grinder. Takes two minutes — search first, then pick.
Log every shot
Enter dose, yield, and time after each pull. The app calculates your ratio instantly and flags it. Dial-in tip appears before the next log.
FAQ

Common questions.

Is ShotHound free?
Yes, completely free — no subscription, no premium tier, no feature limits. ShotHound is a passion project for the home barista community.
Do I need to install anything?
No. ShotHound is a web app — open app.shothound.com in any browser. On iOS or Android you can add it to your home screen for a native-like experience, but it's entirely optional.
Does it work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. Open app.shothound.com in Safari (iOS) or Chrome (Android). Every feature — shot timer, photo upload, trends, brew guide — works on mobile browsers.
Can I import my existing shot data?
Yes. ShotHound supports CSV import and export. Bring your spreadsheet data in, or export everything at any time. Your data is always yours. Read the import guide →
Is my shot data private?
All shots are private by default. Only you can see your history, beans, and gear. You choose to make individual shots public when you share a recipe card — everything else stays private.
How does the dial-in tip work?
Before you log a new shot, ShotHound reads your last pull — ratio, extraction time, and rating — and surfaces a specific adjustment recommendation. It's a rule-based engine built on espresso fundamentals, so no AI subscription is needed.
What is brew ratio and why does it matter?
Brew ratio is yield ÷ dose (e.g. 36 g out from 18 g in = 1:2). It's the single most reliable indicator of extraction quality. ShotHound calculates it automatically and flags it green when you're in the ideal 1:1.8–1:2.5 specialty range.
Get Started Free

Your next shot
deserves to be logged.

Join 2,400+ home baristas already tracking their shots. No install, no subscription, no limits.

Open ShotHound → Continue with Google
Free forever · No credit card · Works on any device