Sports Software Comparison

SportsEngine vs. Stack Sports

SportsEngine HQ is easy-to-use club and team management software that’s packed with everything you need to create safe sports experiences. See why more than 45,000 organizations partner with us over Stack Sports.

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Top reasons to choose SportsEngine over Stack Sports

Built-in youth sports background checks

Assign, track, and review in-depth background checks right in SportsEngine HQ.

An included, top-rated team mobile app

SportsEngine mobile is a free, fully-featured team app that keeps coaches and teams on time and connected.

Innovative product updates

SportsEngine software is regularly updated with new feature enhancements and releases designed to reduce your workload.

Lower processing rates

Stack Sports charges a full dollar more on each transaction completed on their platform than SportsEngine.

More than award-winning tech 

Trust us to deliver your competitive edge in more ways than one. Gain access to award-winning tech and happy employees who are ready to help simplify your sports life. 

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The #1 partner in youth sports technology

45,000+

sports organizations served

1,200,000+

teams

94%

customer happiness rating

Let's go head-to-head

Want to see how our processing rates stack up? See how they compare.

 
 
Platform
BBB rating1
Payment proccessing rates2
iOS mobile app rating3
Android mobile app rating3
Glassdoor company rating4
Customer success staff
Endorsed by National Council of Youth Sports
Official USOPC Partner for Safety
2021 Olympic Partner
Official Partner, National Fitness Foundation
 
SportsEngine HQ
Platform
SportsEngine HQ
BBB rating1
3.5% + $2 per transaction
Payment processing rates2
3.5% + $2 per transaction
(34,633 ratings)
iOS mobile app rating3
(34,633 ratings)
(5,656 ratings)
Android mobile app rating3
(5,656 ratings)
(79 reviews)
Glassdoor company rating4
(79 reviews)
90+
Customer success staff
90+
 
Endorsed by National Council of Youth Sports
 
 
Official USOPC Partner for Safety
 
 
2021 Olympic Partner
 
 
Official Partner, National Fitness Foundation
 

Stack Sports

 
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Platform
Connect
BBB rating1
3.6% + $3 per transaction
Payment processing rates2
3.6% + $3 per transaction
(110 ratings)
iOS mobile app rating3
(110 ratings)
(571 ratings)
Android mobile app rating3
(571 ratings)
(46 reviews)
Glassdoor company rating4
(46 reviews)
~70
Customer success staff
~70
 
Endorsed by National Council of Youth Sports
 
 
Official USOPC Partner for Safety
 
 
2021 Olympic Partner
 
 
Official Partner, National Fitness Foundation
 

Save on every transaction

Higher processing fees can really add up, fast. Add more money to your bottom line on every transaction with SportsEngine.

 

Total money processed

 
$50,000
$50,000
$100,000
$100,000
$250,000
$250,000
$500,000
$500,000

Number of transactions

 
250
250
500
500
750
750
1,000
1,000

Savings with SportsEngine

 
$300
Savings with $50,000 processed and 250 transactions
$300
$600
Savings with $100,000 processed and 500 transactions
$600
$1,000
Savings with $250,000 processed and 750 transactions
$1,000
$1,500
Savings with $500,000 processed and 1,000 transactions
$1,500

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1Better Business Bureau ratings based on published results as of October 1, 2019

2Payment processing rates accurate as of February 1, 2023

3Mobile ratings based on App Store and Google Play Store reviews published from December 7, 2020

4Glassdoor ratings based on published results as of December 7, 2020

Trusted by sports leaders like you

We use this for everything our Little League needs for admins, parents, athletes, and spectators. From registration to our own merchandise sales, emails to rescheduling, and constant contact with any member of the league. Always finding more options to make the navigation even easier and functions I didn't know existed. I love using SportEngine!

Meghan G

Raccoon Valley Little League

We were looking for something more modern that offered better functionality to not only handle registration and player management but also serve our needs on the website end.

Lacey W

Fusion SC

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All-in-one technology. Built for you.

Choose SportsEngine HQ and get everything you need to run your entire organization in one place.

 

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Live tech support

Getting the answer to your question is always just a click away—our team of experts is standing by to help every day of the year.

Customer help center

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Dedicated onboarding coach

SportsEngine HQ Premium and Pro subscribers are provided with a dedicated onboarding coach to ensure a fast and efficient setup.

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