The Spondalternativethat pays you direct.
Spond is free, until you collect money: 3.29% + $1.00 on every product in a payment request, then you wait for the payout. Play 2 Earn is free up to 10 teams, and payments land in your own Stripe.
Fee difference on 300 payments of $250 (US/Canada rates).
Spond vs
Play 2 Earn.
Checked against Spond's public pricing on October 6, 2026.
“Not listed” means we couldn't find it on Spond's public pages. Corrections welcome.
Free for clubs.
For a limited time.Start your club.
Move from Spond when it suits you. Your club or league can start on Play 2 Earn free, up to 10 teams per club or 10 clubs per league, with no credit card. Register by October 31 to claim the limited-time free offer.
Three reasons
to switch this season.
Your money, in your account
More than a group calendar
Messaging built for youth sport
Everything your club runs on.
In every pocket.
One app for coaches, players, parents, referees and league admins. Move your mouse over the phone, or tap a feature.
Illustrative screens with sample teams.
Live by
tonight.
Export
Export your Spond member list. Any CSV or Excel file works.
Import & invite
Upload it to Play 2 Earn. Families get secure set-your-password links. No passwords in emails.
Publish
Generate your schedule and publish. It lands on every phone and calendar in your club.
Switching questions
Spond is free. Why switch?
Play 2 Earn is free up to 10 teams, and payments go straight to your own Stripe, and you also get league scheduling, standings, referee claims, player stats and awards.
Is it hard to move from Spond?
No. Import members from a spreadsheet, recreate your groups as teams, and invite families with one link.
Does it work outside North America?
Play 2 Earn charges in the customer's currency, and your club gets paid through its own Stripe account.
Is Play 2 Earn free for clubs?
Free to start. Club Starter is $0 for up to 10 teams, Club Pro is $49.67 USD/month for 11 to 25 teams, and Club Unlimited is $99.67 for 26 or more teams. League Starter is $0 for up to 10 clubs, League Pro is $97.85 USD/month for 11 to 25 clubs, and League Unlimited is $196.35 for 26 or more clubs. Every organization feature is on every plan. Player and parent accounts are free; optional Player Pro is separate.
Can I see it before I switch?
Yes. Book a live demo and we'll walk through your own club or league, including how to move your rosters.
Is Spond really free?
Yes. Spond says its platform has no subscription charge and earns money when clubs process payments through it.
What does Spond charge for payments in the US and Canada?
Spond lists a standard fee of 3.29% plus $1.00 per product for USD and CAD payment accounts. Other countries and limited promotions have different rates.
Can I use my existing Stripe account with Spond?
Spond says an existing Stripe account cannot be merged with its Spond-linked account. Compare that with Play 2 Earn if direct access to your own Stripe account matters.
Does Spond support club registration and payments?
Yes. Spond Club supports registration forms, payment requests, installments and reporting. Compare how both platforms handle your existing setup.
What is a Spond alternative for league scheduling?
Play 2 Earn includes round-robin schedules, standings and referee claims alongside club tools. Test your league format and venue rules in a demo.
Can I leave Spond without losing my members?
Export the member details you are permitted to use, check consent, import the roster, and send fresh account invitations. Do not export passwords or card details.
What should I check before switching sports team apps?
Compare the tools your club actually uses: registration, payments, schedules, messages, parent access, referees and reports. Test one team first, then invite the rest.
Can parents and players use Play 2 Earn without a paid account?
Yes. Parent and player accounts are free. Club registration is currently part of the limited-time free offer shown above.
Can I try Play 2 Earn before moving my whole league?
Yes. Book a demo, walk through your schedule and registration needs, and start with one club or season before moving everyone.
Do I need a credit card to register a club?
No credit card is required to create your club account. Stripe connection is needed only if you want to collect online payments.
Vendor pricing and feature details: official Spond information. Check current terms before deciding.
What Spond
really costs you.
Move the sliders to match your club. Every number comes from Spond's published pricing or your own figures.
What Spond's payment fee costs
The part of Spond's US/CAD fee (3.29% + $1.00 per product) above Stripe's standard 2.9% + 30¢.
Don't spend another
season on Spond.
Type your club or league name and start your free club registration.
