The free and simple alternative to TeamSnap and SportsEngine that delivers for your grassroots sports team.
We look at key features to work out which is the best sports team app for your club.
We look at key features to work out which is the best sports team app for your club.
High-level comparison
The question of which team management app to use – Spond, TeamSnap or SportsEngine – is a difficult one for grassroots sports team coaches and volunteers. The three apps are all great options for different reasons, but which platform is best? Spond offers great features and functionality and is free to use; TeamSnap is simple and intuitive, but lacks some of Spond’s free features; and SportsEngine offers plenty of basic-level features without any monthly fee at all, plus a paid premium option
Les trois plateformes offrent leurs propres avantages et inconvénients, c’est donc à vous, en tant qu’entraîneur ou bénévole, de décider quels sont vos besoins. Spond convient à toutes les tailles, TeamSnap est idéal pour les petits groupes ou les équipes individuelles, et SportsEngine convient aux ligues ou aux organisations comptant de nombreuses équipes. Quelle que soit l’application que vous choisissez, nous vous recommandons de les essayer et de voir laquelle vous convient le mieux !
Spond vs Teamsnap vs SportsEngine comparison
| SPOND | TeamSnap | SportsEngine | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to use | Free | $0 to $129.99 per year | $0 / $749 per year for Premium |
| Number of users per team | Unlimited | 40 (Unlimited on paid version) | Unlimited |
| G2 rating | 4.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| iOS app rating | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Android app rating | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Mobile app | ✔ | ✔ | $ |
| Memberships | ✔ | ✔ | $ |
| Payments | 5% + $0.50 | 3.25% + $1.50 | 3.5% + $2.00 |
| Messaging | ✔ | ✔ | $ |
| Social Interaction | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Event Management | ✔ | Limited to 15 users | $ |
| Availability Confirmation | ✔ | $ | $ |
| Fundraising | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Courses & Camps | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Data Compliance | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Safeguarding Features | ✔ | ✘ | $ |
| Help & Support | ✔ | $ | $ |
All information current as of March 2022. Spond makes all reasonable efforts to use reliable and comprehensive information, but we make no guarantee that it is accurate or complete. Spond is not responsible for the information contained in any referred third-party website nor do we guarantee their accuracy and completeness. Trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners
$ = Premium/paid feature
Are you an ideal Spond user?
The experience of members and players is your number 1 priority.
Why pay for an app if a great free solution is on offer?
An intuitive user interface and feature-led app will be popular with your members.
The best apps will listen to your needs and offer you support.
You want an app that can grow alongside your club.
What Spond users have to say about the app:
What do you like best?
Spond gives our club a one-stop system to manage our membership and events/activities. The ever-growing features also mean they as a company seem to be listening to us users.
What do you dislike?
Not much for me to dislike as this is a free to use product, which makes me wonder why more people don’t use Spond.
Recommendations to others considering the product?
If you are managing a large sports club and need a solution to resolve communication, payments and membership then this product is the one for you.
What problems are you solving with the product?
Communication is made more accessible if I need to contact a parent or helper. I can go onto the app and message them directly.
Spond is the top-rated alternative to TeamSnap and SportsEngine
Spond is great value because it’s free, and there’s no ads either
Spond is free to use
Data and safeguarding at the core of Spond
Spond’s support team are here to help
Spond is all about simplicity
If you are a large club with multiple teams, the Spond Club platform lets you manage memberships, communications and data all in one place, saving you seven hours every week.
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