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Head-to-head · Parks and Recreation Software

ACTIVENet vs RecreationHQ

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 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
RecreationHQ #5 in Parks and Recreation Software 8.6/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 5 features Visit RecreationHQ

ACTIVENet leads on 0 checks, RecreationHQ on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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
  • Free trialonly RecreationHQ
  • Most featuresACTIVENet · 5 of 5

ACTIVENet scores higher on our rubric for parks and recreation software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

On reporting, RecreationHQ gives you Advanced where ACTIVENet offers Custom.

ACTIVENet is the better fit for departments needing registration, memberships, and access. RecreationHQ is the better fit for parks teams needing registration, bookings, and payments.

  • ACTIVENet fits best

    Departments needing registration, memberships, and access

  • RecreationHQ fits best

    Parks teams needing registration, bookings, and payments

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Side by side

Feature ACTIVENet 8.9/10 Visit ↗ RecreationHQ 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #4 in Parks and Recreation Software #5 in Parks and Recreation Software
Best for Departments needing registration, memberships, and access Parks teams needing registration, bookings, and payments
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $2.99/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone
Compliance GDPR, PCI DSS PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ACTIVENet 5/5 · RecreationHQ 3/5
Online registration ✓ ✓
Facility reservations ✓ ✓
Online payments ✓ ✓
Resident portal ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Reporting Custom Advanced
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.
  • Combines registration, online payments, and facility reservations
  • Tracks households, memberships, passes, teams, staff, and instructors
  • Offers QuickBooks and Stripe integrations plus advanced 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.
  • Starter adds a 1.5% fee to each transaction
  • Monthly plan prices rise sharply from Starter to Premium Enterprise
  • Full migration and custom integrations require higher-tier plans
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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RecreationHQ brings common parks and recreation operations into a cloud-based platform for clubs, leagues, growing programs, and municipal departments. Activity registration supports custom forms, waivers, waitlists, programs, leagues,…

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  1. ACTIVENetParks and Recreation Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. RecreationHQParks and Recreation Software 8.630-day trial

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.

  • RecreationHQ — where it wins

    • Combines registration, online payments, and facility reservations
    • Tracks households, memberships, passes, teams, staff, and instructors
    • Offers QuickBooks and Stripe integrations plus advanced reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter adds a 1.5% fee to each transaction
    • Monthly plan prices rise sharply from Starter to Premium Enterprise
    • Full migration and custom integrations require higher-tier plans

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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