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Head-to-head · Sports Software

Bookteq vs PlayMetrics

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Bookteq #7 in Sports Software 7.0/10 From £100/mo · 30-day trial ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Bookteq
PlayMetrics #8 in Sports Software 6.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit PlayMetrics

Bookteq leads on 3 checks, PlayMetrics on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBookteq · 7.0/10
  • Most featuresBookteq · 3 of 3

Bookteq scores higher on our rubric for sports software: 7.0 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Bookteq offers online registration; PlayMetrics doesn't publish it. Bookteq offers scheduling tools; PlayMetrics doesn't publish it. Bookteq offers payment collection; PlayMetrics doesn't publish it.

Bookteq is the better fit for venues managing bookings across multiple facilities. PlayMetrics is the better fit for clubs needing team operations and scorekeeping.

  • Bookteq fits best

    Venues managing bookings across multiple facilities

  • PlayMetrics fits best

    Clubs needing team operations and scorekeeping

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Side by side

Feature Bookteq 7.0/10 Visit ↗ PlayMetrics 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.0 6.8
Ranking #7 in Sports Software #8 in Sports Software
Best for Venues managing bookings across multiple facilities Clubs needing team operations and scorekeeping
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Bookteq 3/3 · PlayMetrics 0/3
Online registration ✓ (best) Not published
Scheduling tools ✓ (best) Not published
Payment collection ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Sports supported Football, hockey, rugby, tennis, badminton, squash, netball, basketball, volleyball, swimming, dance, drama, yoga, Pilates Not published
Mobile apps None Not published
Member limit Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Live availability, approvals and repeat-booking workflows
  • Payments, invoicing, plans and customer self-service portal
  • Multi-venue utilisation and financial reporting
  • Combines registration, payments, rosters, scheduling, and messaging
  • Supports coaching workflows, attendance, lineups, and scorekeeping
  • Includes financial reporting, with web and mobile apps
Cons
  • Starts at £100 per month with no permanent free plan
  • Web deployment only; no mobile apps are listed
  • Integrations are limited to Playfinder and Stripe
  • Pricing is customized rather than published in plans
  • New users need a club customer to invite them or share a registration link
  • Account access depends on an organization adopting the platform
Our verdict

Bookteq is a cloud platform for schools, councils, sports clubs and community venue operators managing one or more facilities. It combines a website booking widget with live availability, single or repeat bookings, approval workflows and…

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PlayMetrics brings youth sports operations into one platform for clubs, leagues, tournaments, and governing bodies. It covers registration and payment collection, roster and player management, event and facility scheduling, team…

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  1. BookteqSports Software 7.0From £100/mo · 30-day trial
  2. PlayMetricsSports Software 6.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Bookteq — where it wins

    • Live availability, approvals and repeat-booking workflows
    • Payments, invoicing, plans and customer self-service portal
    • Multi-venue utilisation and financial reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at £100 per month with no permanent free plan
    • Web deployment only; no mobile apps are listed
    • Integrations are limited to Playfinder and Stripe

  • PlayMetrics — where it wins

    • Combines registration, payments, rosters, scheduling, and messaging
    • Supports coaching workflows, attendance, lineups, and scorekeeping
    • Includes financial reporting, with web and mobile apps

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is customized rather than published in plans
    • New users need a club customer to invite them or share a registration link
    • Account access depends on an organization adopting the platform

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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