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Head-to-head · Recreation Management

ACTIVENet vs Cogran

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score ACTIVENet #2 in Recreation Management 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 7 features Request a demo
Cogran #7 in Recreation Management 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Cogran

ACTIVENet leads on 0 checks, Cogran on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreACTIVENet · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresACTIVENet · 4 of 7

ACTIVENet scores higher on our rubric for recreation management: 8.8 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

ACTIVENet is the better fit for organizations managing programs and facilities. Cogran is the better fit for programs with complex eligibility and registration rules.

  • ACTIVENet fits best

    Organizations managing programs and facilities

  • Cogran fits best

    Programs with complex eligibility and registration rules

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Side by side

Feature ACTIVENet 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Cogran 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.9
Ranking #2 in Recreation Management #7 in Recreation Management
Best for Organizations managing programs and facilities Programs with complex eligibility and registration rules
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $925/yr
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance GDPR, PCI DSS 2FA
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ACTIVENet 4/7 · Cogran 0/7
Online registration ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Facility reservations ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Membership management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Program scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
League management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payment processing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines registration, memberships, facility reservations and permits
  • Resident portal and branded mobile app support self-service
  • Payment plans, POS, inventory and customizable reporting are included
  • Set age, grade, membership and residency eligibility rules
  • Manage capacity, waitlists and lottery registration
  • Connect household records with forms, payments and attendance
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through contact with sales
  • Its broad feature set may be more than a narrow operation needs
  • Organizations must request a demo to explore the product
  • Annual plans are tiered by registration volume
  • Payment processing is separate from the annual plan fee
  • The listed platform is web-based
Our verdict

ACTIVENet is recreation management software for parks and recreation departments, YMCAs and other community recreation organizations. It brings program and activity registration, memberships, facility scheduling, payments, communications…

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Cogran is cloud-based recreation and registration software for camps, parks and recreation departments, sports and swim programs, community centers, membership organizations, municipalities, schools and nonprofits. Its scope suits teams…

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  1. ACTIVENetRecreation Management 8.8Pricing on request
  2. CogranRecreation Management 7.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ACTIVENet — where it wins

    • Combines registration, memberships, facility reservations and permits
    • Resident portal and branded mobile app support self-service
    • Payment plans, POS, inventory and customizable reporting are included

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through contact with sales
    • Its broad feature set may be more than a narrow operation needs
    • Organizations must request a demo to explore the product

  • Cogran — where it wins

    • Set age, grade, membership and residency eligibility rules
    • Manage capacity, waitlists and lottery registration
    • Connect household records with forms, payments and attendance

    Where it doesn't

    • Annual plans are tiered by registration volume
    • Payment processing is separate from the annual plan fee
    • The listed platform is web-based
  • ACTIVENet8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad operations system for community recreation, with pricing handled through sales.

    Request a demoFull verdict →
  • Cogran7.9/10 · Paid

    Cogran handles eligibility, capacity, household records, payments and attendance in one cloud system.

    Visit CogranFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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