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Head-to-head · Parks and Recreation Software

ACTIVENet vs MyRec.com

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score ACTIVENet #4 in Parks and Recreation Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ACTIVENet
MyRec.com #9 in Parks and Recreation Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit MyRec.com

ACTIVENet leads on 0 checks, MyRec.com 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 · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresACTIVENet · 5 of 5

ACTIVENet scores higher on our rubric for parks and recreation software: 8.9 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #9.

ACTIVENet is the better fit for departments needing registration, memberships, and access. MyRec.com is the better fit for departments seeking straightforward recreation management.

  • ACTIVENet fits best

    Departments needing registration, memberships, and access

  • MyRec.com fits best

    Departments seeking straightforward recreation management

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Side by side

Feature ACTIVENet 8.9/10 Visit ↗ MyRec.com 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.2
Ranking #4 in Parks and Recreation Software #9 in Parks and Recreation Software
Best for Departments needing registration, memberships, and access Departments seeking straightforward recreation management
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ACTIVENet 5/5 · MyRec.com 4/5
Online registration ✓ ✓
Facility reservations ✓ ✓
Online payments ✓ ✓
Resident portal ✓ ✓
Mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Reporting Custom Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines registration, waitlists, reservations, permits and payments.
  • Resident portal and branded mobile app support self-service access.
  • Includes digital membership cards, reporting, POS and inventory tools.
  • Online registration, facility reservations, and payment collection in one system
  • Resident accounts provide self-service access through the web
  • Administration tools include participant management and operational reporting
Cons
  • Pricing is tailored and requires contacting sales.
  • Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of simple program operators.
  • Staff administration spans schedules, permits, customer records and reporting.
  • Web-only access may not fit teams requiring native mobile applications
  • Contact-sales pricing requires a commercial conversation before budgeting
  • Support is centered on email, phone, and documentation channels
Our verdict

ACTIVENet is a recreation management platform for parks and recreation departments, YMCAs, and other community recreation organizations. It brings activity and program registration, membership management, facility scheduling, reservations,…

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MyRec.com is a cloud-based recreation-management platform for parks and recreation departments and community organizations. It brings online program registration, facility reservations, payment collection, resident account access,…

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  1. ACTIVENetParks and Recreation Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. MyRec.comParks and Recreation Software 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ACTIVENet — where it wins

    • Combines registration, waitlists, reservations, permits and payments.
    • Resident portal and branded mobile app support self-service access.
    • Includes digital membership cards, reporting, POS and inventory tools.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is tailored and requires contacting sales.
    • Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of simple program operators.
    • Staff administration spans schedules, permits, customer records and reporting.

  • MyRec.com — where it wins

    • Online registration, facility reservations, and payment collection in one system
    • Resident accounts provide self-service access through the web
    • Administration tools include participant management and operational reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access may not fit teams requiring native mobile applications
    • Contact-sales pricing requires a commercial conversation before budgeting
    • Support is centered on email, phone, and documentation channels
  • ACTIVENet8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad parks and recreation system for registration, facility operations and resident access.

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  • MyRec.com8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A web-based system for registrations, reservations, payments, residents, administration, and reporting.

    Visit MyRec.comFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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