I don't have a Tacticool so I cant compare. I will say my fire pit gets hot enough that I wont set it on anything that can burn. If I cant set it on bare ground I set it on some rocks.
Comparison wise, I do know some pits use an aerator and some don't. If they don't use one, the propane fire throws soot. I've seen several brands of "ammo can" fire pit's and that's the only difference I've seen.