Head-to-head · Sports Team Management Software
TeamStats vs The Dugout
TeamStats leads on 0 checks, The Dugout on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTeamStats · 8.1/10
- Free planboth
TeamStats scores higher on our rubric for sports team management software: 8.1 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
TeamStats is the better fit for clubs needing statistics and multi-team management. The Dugout is the better fit for baseball teams and tournament organizers.
- TeamStats fits best
Clubs needing statistics and multi-team management
- The Dugout fits best
Baseball teams and tournament organizers
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Side by side
| Feature | TeamStats 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | The Dugout 8.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Ranking | #4 in Sports Team Management Software | #5 in Sports Team Management Software |
| Best for | Clubs needing statistics and multi-team management | Baseball teams and tournament organizers |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features TeamStats 7/7 · The Dugout 7/7 | ||
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Roster management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Availability tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Event scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scorekeeping | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | TeamStats is a football team management platform for grassroots managers, coaches, players, parents and club administrators. It brings fixture, training and event scheduling together with availability tracking, lineup and formation… Read the review → |
The Dugout is a youth sports management platform for coaches, parents, players, fans, umpires, and tournament directors. It supports baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, football, volleyball, lacrosse, and hockey, with tools for… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
TeamStats — where it wins
- Match reports, lineups and player statistics in one platform
- Supports scheduling, availability, payments, messaging and finances
- Web, iOS and Android apps with multi-team club management
Where it doesn't
- The product is focused on football rather than broad sports coverage
- Unlimited SMS text messaging is reserved for the Elite plan
- Annual and monthly pricing is charged per team
The Dugout — where it wins
- Deep baseball tools: live scoring, pitch counts, scouting, and playbooks
- Tournament registration, brackets, umpire assignments, and field scheduling
- Messaging, RSVPs, payments, recruiting profiles, and video highlights
Where it doesn't
- Coach-access terms differ across published plan descriptions
- The listed platforms are web and iOS
- Its broad sports coverage may be more than smaller teams need
- TeamStats8.1/10 · Free plan · paid from £5/mo · 30-day trial
A broad football club platform with strong statistics and multi-team support.
Visit TeamStatsFull verdict → - The Dugout8.0/10 · Free plan
A baseball-focused team and tournament platform with scoring, development, and operations tools.
Visit The DugoutFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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