A detailed comparison between these two sports team management apps!
Features
Teamer
PLAI
Monthly Subscription Costs
Offers a free version with ads
❎
Charge for Additional Features
✔️
❎
Mobile App
✅
✅
App Store Rating
4.0/5.0
4.9/5.0
Price Beat Promise
❌
✅
Sponsorship
❌
✅
Digital Payment Gateway
✅
✅
Transaction Fees
2.9% + 20p*
4.4% + 50p*
Ad Free
Only once purchasing Teamer Premium
Free for clubs transitioning off Teamer
Chat Feature
✅
✅
Product Discounts
❌
✅
Fantasy Gamification
❌
✅
Digital Membership Cards
❌
✅
Priority Support
✅
✅
Facility Booking Functionality
❌
✅
With the increasing number of sports team management apps available, choosing the best one for your club as a team manager can be daunting. In this blog, we'll examine the key differences between PLAI and Teamer to help you make an informed decision for your club.
User Reviews and Technological Superiority
With an outstanding 5.0 rating on Capterra and a 4.9 rating on the app store, PLAI takes significant pride in outperforming other sports team management apps in both user satisfaction and expert reviews, including Teamer.
Our sports team management software's effectiveness is further evidenced by the five prestigious awards we've recently received…
- Category Leaders2024, Get App
- Front Runners2024, Software Advice
- Best Ease of Use2024, Capterra
- Most Recommended2024, Software Advice
- Best Functionality & Features 2024, Get App
These accolades highlight our team's hard work, dedication, and passion for developing the best sports team management app available industry wide, for our users.
Whilst the Teamer app, like PLAI and somewhat rarely in this industry, offers a subscription free version service, the monetise hugely through being an “ad-based platform”, which utilises third-party advertisements as an additional revenue stream to facilitate its offering as a free of charge platform.
Furthermore, if team admins want to remove ads from their team page, they must first pay a subscription fee for Teamer Premium. This subscription service also credits teams with 50 SMS credits per month, that can be utilised as a communication tool to send notifications to members who don’t use the teamer app, which is not provided on the free Teamer platform.
This is in contrast to the PLAI app, which offers its entire suite of app features free of charge and is delivered entirely ad free for customers transitioning off their existing platform and onto PLAI in 2024.You’re given control of your ads space on PLAI, simply through the booking of a free and no frills demonstration with our team!
Both PLAI and Teamer provide a free mobile app for their users for both iOS and Android, with both apps containing a multitude of useful attendance management and financial transaction tools in one centralised platform, such as the ability to instantly receive player availability and player attendance, announce team selections through mobile notifications, and collecting fees through payment processing tools on the app.
While features such as chat functionality, dashboard control, and priority support can help streamline communication channels, simplify team operations and boost member engagement.
Where these two apps differ however, is their ability to provide team management tools for a sports club with multiple teams. Teamer consequently advises clubs who run multiple teams to upgrade to their affiliate Pitchero platform, which charges a monthly subscription fee.
Alternatively, the PLAI app has the capability to allow users to manage multiple entire teams within a club at any one time, completely free of charge!
PLAI Sport also goes above and beyond with a variety of extra features that many of our competitors such as Teamer don’t offer, as outlined below:
Sponsorship Opportunities
PLAI provides direct sponsorship to clubs, offering additional funding to support their growth. The next 2,500 clubs to fully adopt PLAI will receive an immediate £200 deposit into their bank account upon completing the full migration!
Product Discounts
PLAI club members enjoy special savings on a wide variety of sporting services, products, and equipment, simplifying the process of preparing your entire team for success.
Fantasy Gamification
Boost engagement with thrilling fantasy gaming elements, adding extra excitement to your sporting events and generating additional revenue for your club.
Price Beat Promise
Our commitment is to beat any price you discover for a sports management app, including Teamer, with our Price Beat Promise, ensuring that we always offer our users a competitive price while using our app.
Direct Access to the CEO
Every team in PLAI can enjoy a direct communication channel to our CEO, exemplifying our leadership's dedication to transparent communication. To prove it, here’s his email address: scott@plaisport.com.
Facility Booking Feature
This feature enhances facility management and event scheduling with our integrated booking system, allowing team managers to book facilities for upcoming events, such as matches and training sessions, ensuring smooth team operations for your club.
Unlike typical sports management apps, both PLAI and Teamer offer subscription-free services, avoiding imposing monthly or yearly fees on clubs.
Instead, they charge a small transaction fee handled for the club on payments such as membership fees.
Specifically, PLAI Sport’s transaction fee for UK adopting clubs stands at 2.9% + 30p per transaction*, while Teamer charges 2.9% along with an additional 20p charge*.
This model is superior because it provides clubs with a risk-free approach, eliminating high recurring costs, and aligns with the philosophy of "we don’t earn when you’re not earning."
In conclusion, although both PLAI Sport and Teamer offer valuable tools for sports team management, the distinctive advantages of PLAI Sport make it the clear choice.
PLAI Sport provides a comprehensive, cost-effective, and user-friendly interface that goes beyond basic features, offering a full suite of app functionalities free of charge, with no hidden costs or subscription fees. Your club is additionally paid £200 on migrating onto PLAI this year in addition to a complimentary Ads Free service and a direct line to the CEO.
With PLAI Sport, you gain access to unique features such as exclusive product discounts, sponsorship opportunities, fantasy gamification, and a price beat promise. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is demonstrated by exceptional ratings and numerous awards, reflecting our platform's technological superiority and user-focused approach.
For clubs seeking an innovative and reliable sports team management app, PLAI Sport stands out as the superior choice, ensuring your entire team stays organised and thrives with the added benefits only PLAI can provide.
*Please note that the comparison provided here is a like-for-like analysis with the UK Teamer platform. Fees and terms detailed are aligned to PLAI deliverables in the region of the UK and other regions may vary. Further costs may be incurred across all platforms by the payment gateway provider, in PLAI’s case that provider is Stripe for whom charge 1.5% + 20p per UK transaction.
We recommend verifying specific details relevant to your location or jurisdiction, you can reach out for more information at support@plaisport.com any time.
As of July 11th, 2024, the information provided by PLAI Sport is diligently sourced to ensure reliability and comprehensiveness. However, accuracy and completeness cannot be guaranteed. PLAI Sport assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of information on third-party websites referenced herein. Any trademarks mentioned belong to their respective owners.
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Chris Ferris
Dartford Cricket Club
How does PLAI Sport handle payments and finances?
PLAI Sport lets you track payments, set up automated reminders, and even create payment plans—helping you reduce cash slippage and keep finances organized. Stripe is our digital payment provider and keeps everything safe and secure.
Can I manage multiple teams and age groups?
Absolutely - whether you're overseeing one team or an entire club, PLAI Sport makes it easy to manage multiple squads, schedules, and communications all in one place.
Is PLAI Sport really free to use?
Yes! PLAI Sport is a free to use powerful app to manage your sports team. No hidden fees, just great features to simplify your club’s operations. If you start transacting on PLAI (sellling things and making money!) we will charge a small transacting fee for the service.
Will my players and parents find it easy to use?
Yes! PLAI Sport is built with simplicity, and junior sports, in mind. Members can access schedules, chat, and make payments easily from their phones, and parents can add children to their account to ensure they don't miss a thing.
What if I need support while using PLAI Sport?
We've got your back! Our friendly support team and helpful resources ensure you get the answers you need to make the most of PLAI Sport. Email us at support@plaisport.com, or report bugs and request features directly from the app!
Will it take a long time to set up?
PLAI Sport makes setup quick and effortless. Create your team page in minutes, bulk import members, and get up and running with ease. Plus, our full onboarding support ensures a smooth transition for your club. Book a demo today to see just how easy it is to get started!
PLAI Sport lets you track payments, set up automated reminders, and even create payment plans—helping you reduce cash slippage and keep finances organized. Stripe is our digital payment provider and keeps everything safe and secure.
Absolutely - whether you're overseeing one team or an entire club, PLAI Sport makes it easy to manage multiple squads, schedules, and communications all in one place.
Yes! PLAI Sport is a free to use powerful app to manage your sports team. No hidden fees, just great features to simplify your club’s operations. If you start transacting on PLAI (sellling things and making money!) we will charge a small transacting fee for the service.
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