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Sportdify vs SportsEngine
SportsEngine is a long-established US platform, now part of PlayMetrics. Sportdify publishes its prices, starts free, and adds open games and a club shop.
Checked on 21 October 2026 against SportsEngine's own pages
Pick SportsEngine if
- Your governing body requires SportsEngine registration
- You need background checks and SafeSport screening built in
- You want tournament software from the same vendor
Pick Sportdify if
- You want to start free and see prices up front
- You want open games, friendlies and a club shop
- You want to stream games to your own channel at no extra cost
At a glance
| Feature | Sportdify | SportsEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Free for up to 2 teams and 75 members; Pro US$35/month for 50 active members, then US$1.00 each | US$67/month billed yearly, or US$79 monthly |
| Card fee | 2.5% (free plan) or 1% (Pro), plus Stripe's fee | 3.25% + US$1.50 |
| Payment plans | Yes | Yes |
| Team chat | Yes | Yes |
| Background checks | Records checks; no screening yet | Yes |
| Governing-body sync | Not yet | Yes, such as USA Hockey |
| Livestream games | Stream to your channel at no extra cost | From US$1,500/year for clubs |
| Club shop | Yes | Not found |
| Open games and friendlies | Yes | Not found |
On larger registrations SportsEngine's card fee can come out lower than Sportdify's. Compare on the fees you actually charge.
"Not found" means we couldn't find it on SportsEngine's own pages. See our sources.
- SportsEngine: pricing
- SportsEngine: HQ
- SportsEngine: who pays the processing fee
- Versant: PlayMetrics acquires SportsEngine
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Moving across
- 1
Share your club's invite link
Members and parents join from the link, and parents add their children.
- 2
Set up teams and the season
Training repeats each week and games go straight to everyone's calendar.
- 3
Keep SportsEngine while you try it
Run one team on Sportdify first. Nothing in SportsEngine has to change until you're ready.
Questions
What does Sportdify cost as our club grows?
Free for up to 2 teams and 75 members, with a 2.5% fee plus Stripe's processing fee on card payments. Pro is US$35/month for 50 active members, then US$1.00 each, and the card fee drops to 1% plus Stripe's fee.
Does Sportdify run background checks?
Not yet. Sportdify records each coach's and volunteer's checks and when they expire, but doesn't run the screening itself.
Can parents manage their children?
Yes. A parent adds each child to their account, signs them up and pays for them, and sees their games and messages.
SportsEngine is a trademark of its owner. Sportdify isn't affiliated with or endorsed by SportsEngine.