Head-to-head · Sports Team Management Software
SportMember vs Firstplace
SportMember leads on 2 checks, Firstplace on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 9 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSportMember · 8.7/10
- Lowest starting priceSportMember · $0.49/mo
- Free planboth
- Most featuresSportMember · 7 of 7
SportMember scores higher on our rubric for sports team management software: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #9.
SportMember is cheaper to start at $0.49/mo against $5/mo. SportMember offers scorekeeping; Firstplace doesn't publish it.
SportMember is the better fit for clubs seeking mature, low-cost administration. Firstplace is the better fit for small teams wanting affordable coordination.
- SportMember fits best
Clubs seeking mature, low-cost administration
- Firstplace fits best
Small teams wanting affordable coordination
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Side by side
| Feature | SportMember 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Firstplace 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #7 in Sports Team Management Software | #9 in Sports Team Management Software |
| Best for | Clubs seeking mature, low-cost administration | Small teams wanting affordable coordination |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $0.49/mo (best) | $5/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features SportMember 7/7 · Firstplace 6/7 | ||
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Roster management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Availability tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Event scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scorekeeping | ✓ (best) | Not published |
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| Our verdict | SportMember is a sports team and club management platform for coaches, players, parents, and administrators. It brings together member and roster records, activity scheduling, availability responses, attendance statistics, team… Read the review → |
Firstplace is a sports team management app for coaches, team managers, parents, and players. It brings together roster management, player profiles, roles, attendance tracking, event scheduling, RSVPs, reminders, locations, maps, team and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SportMember — where it wins
- Covers rosters, scheduling, attendance, communication, and payments
- Supports Google, Apple, and Outlook calendar synchronization
- Includes facility booking, scorekeeping, and mobile apps
Where it doesn't
- Basic access is limited to basic functionality
- Premium features vary across member, family, and team plans
- The broad feature set may exceed the needs of a simple team
Firstplace — where it wins
- Covers rosters, attendance, scheduling, RSVPs, chat, and payments
- Google, Apple, Outlook, and Yahoo Calendar integrations
- Available on web, iOS, and Android with a free plan
Where it doesn't
- Payment collection is currently limited to the US
- Positioned for individual teams rather than league-wide deployments
- Paid subscriptions cover one team
- SportMember8.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $0.49/mo
A broad, low-cost hub for rosters, schedules, communication, payments, and club operations.
Visit SportMemberFull verdict → - Firstplace8.5/10 · Free plan · paid from $5/mo
Affordable coordination for small sports teams across web and mobile.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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