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Head-to-head · Cheerleading Gym Software

Amilia SmartRec vs CheerDeck

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Amilia SmartRec #2 in Cheerleading Gym Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Amilia
CheerDeck #4 in Cheerleading Gym Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit CheerDeck

Amilia SmartRec leads on 0 checks, CheerDeck on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Free planonly CheerDeck
  • Free trialonly CheerDeck
  • Most featuresCheerDeck · 6 of 6

Amilia SmartRec and CheerDeck score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for cheerleading gym software; Amilia SmartRec sits at #2 and CheerDeck at #4 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

CheerDeck offers free plan; Amilia SmartRec doesn't.

Amilia SmartRec is the better fit for organizations prioritizing registration and facility. CheerDeck is the better fit for small gyms needing broad tools on a free plan.

  • Amilia SmartRec fits best

    Organizations prioritizing registration and facility

  • CheerDeck fits best

    Small gyms needing broad tools on a free plan

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Side by side

Feature Amilia SmartRec 7.9/10 Visit ↗ CheerDeck 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #2 in Cheerleading Gym Software #4 in Cheerleading Gym Software
Best for Organizations prioritizing registration and facility Small gyms needing broad tools on a free plan
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $99/mo £29/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Amilia SmartRec 0/6 · CheerDeck 6/6
Class scheduling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Athlete management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Attendance tracking Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Tuition billing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Parent communication Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Competition management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Online registration, custom forms, and recurring payments
  • Facility access, attendance tracking, and participant check-in
  • Waitlists, reports, and API access support operational flexibility
  • Free plan includes a parent portal, classes and attendance.
  • Rosters, billing, waivers and messaging cover core club operations.
  • Competition tools manage entries, scheduling, judging, scoring and results.
Cons
  • Built for recreation management rather than cheerleading specifically
  • Standard starts at $99 per month, with no free plan
  • Advanced costs $499 per month; Custom pricing is quote-based
  • The platform runs only on the web.
  • Producer pricing is custom rather than a published amount.
  • Producer capabilities sit in a separate tier from club plans.
Our verdict

Amilia SmartRec is an online recreation and member-management platform that can support cheer organizations handling classes, drop-ins, memberships, and facility operations. Its registration, payment, attendance, and access tools make it…

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CheerDeck brings cheer and dance club administration and competition production into one browser-based platform. Clubs can manage athlete, guardian, team and crossover rosters; classes, terms, attendance and camps; invoicing; waivers; and…

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  1. Amilia SmartRecCheerleading Gym Software 7.9Paid
  2. CheerDeckCheerleading Gym Software 7.9Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Amilia SmartRec — where it wins

    • Online registration, custom forms, and recurring payments
    • Facility access, attendance tracking, and participant check-in
    • Waitlists, reports, and API access support operational flexibility

    Where it doesn't

    • Built for recreation management rather than cheerleading specifically
    • Standard starts at $99 per month, with no free plan
    • Advanced costs $499 per month; Custom pricing is quote-based

  • CheerDeck — where it wins

    • Free plan includes a parent portal, classes and attendance.
    • Rosters, billing, waivers and messaging cover core club operations.
    • Competition tools manage entries, scheduling, judging, scoring and results.

    Where it doesn't

    • The platform runs only on the web.
    • Producer pricing is custom rather than a published amount.
    • Producer capabilities sit in a separate tier from club plans.
  • Amilia SmartRec7.9/10 · Paid

    A broad recreation platform for cheer programs managing registration and facilities.

    Visit AmiliaFull verdict →
  • CheerDeck7.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad cheer operations suite with a free entry plan and competition workflows.

    Visit CheerDeckFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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