Upper Hand vs. SportsEngine
Sports scheduling software is a critical tool for growing sports facilities and training academies. But, how do you decide which software is best for your business? Below, you can compare Upper Hand with SportsEngine.
Can you run your business your way?
SportsEngine offers a comprehensive platform that streamlines registration and management for sports clubs, teams, and leagues. There’s a lot you can do with SportsEngine, but figuring out how to use the platform to manage your offerings becomes a project of its own.
SportsEngine’s features mirror what you can do with Upper Hand – managing schedules and teams, communicating with clients, managing your online presence, and analyzing performance and finances with powerful reports.
SportsEngine is a great option for running teams and leagues, but it can become limited if you run many different programs. For example, you do not have the option to schedule lessons or manage memberships on SportsEngine. Furthermore, it’s user interface is outdated and can be a hassle. Upper Hand is a great SportsEngine alternative.
How does Upper Hand compare to SportsEngine?
With a very niche focus, SportsEngine users often struggle to set up all of their programs with just this one platform. That often leads to the need for another software, making an already pricey investment even more expensive.
You’re better off with a SportsEngine alternative that’s customizable enough to fit your brand, but doesn’t require hours to figure out how to set up.
How does Upper Hand compare to SportsEngine?
SportsEngine offers similar functionality when it comes to team and club management, but it lacks the flexibility that Upper Hand has within its app.
For a start, you need to subscribe to one of their higher plans to access advanced features. And a quick scan of their user reviews suggests that the software is clunky and buggy, negatively impacting the client experience.
Value & pricing
✅ Get the full power of Upper Hand for a more affordable price.
❌ The same features and usage limits on SportsEngine could cost you significantly more.
With more affordable and transparent pricing, Upper Hand is the smarter choice for managing your sports facility. Get started for just $10/month.
User experience & Usability
✅ It takes minutes to set up Upper Hand and get started – there’s no learning curve whatsoever.
❌ With SportsEngine, you may need hours just to figure out how to get started.
Upper Hand is built to be straightforward – it works out of the box. Set up client management, facility scheduling, online registration, and more in minutes.
Product feedback & support
✅ Upper Hand prioritizes customer support and feedback, ensuring customers and their clients are heard.
❌ SportsEngine support can be less accessible, leaving users without timely help.
Upper Hand understands the importance of reliable support – ensuring that any challenges are swiftly addressed.
Here's what our ideal customer looks like
Upper Hand is ideal for sports facilities of any size looking for a clean, intuitive tool for managing their business. It’s easy enough to use for any non-technical person to handle it quickly and it’s affordable enough that anyone can fit it into their monthly budget.
- You’re looking for a clean, intuitive tool to manage your sports facility.
- You're looking for an easier way to manage your private and group lessons, camps, clinics, and rentals.
- You are looking to create an easier client booking experience that keeps you away from the front desk and fielding phone calls.
- You’re looking for a tool that’s easy to learn, regardless of how tech-savvy you are.
- You want to spend more time coaching athletes and less time on tedious admin tasks like scheduling.
How to Switch to Upper Hand from SportsEngine
1. Create an Upper Hand account
Talk to a member of our team to get set up with an Upper Hand account.
2. Build out your events and programs
Build out your registration and schedule for your upcoming programs, teams, memberships, or other programs.
3. Communicate the change to your clients
Import your existing contacts or send an invite link for your clients to communicate the change and set up their Upper Hand profile.
Thinking about switching to Upper Hand? Here are some common questions.
Where do I learn more about Upper Hand?
If you’re interested in learning more about Upper Hand’s sports facility management software, there are several options available to you. Here, you’ll find information about the features and benefits of our software for sports facilities. Check out our interactive product tours to get a look under the hood. If you’d like to see a personalized walkthrough of the software, you can request a demo and a member of our team will be in touch.
How does pricing work?
Upper Hand is a great SportsEngine alternative because of the transparent pricing and features. With Upper Hand comes full access to all features – from scheduling & registration, to memberships, to team management, a mobile app, and more. You can explore Upper Hand’s sports facility features here.
When should you use SportsEngine?
If you are a club that is heavily focused on leagues and tournaments, SportsEngine is a better fit for you. However, if your primary focus is team management, or you offer additional training opportunities through camps or lessons, Upper Hand is a superior alternative. With Upper Hand, you can schedule your events, send marketing emails, manage staff and resources, and much more. And, Upper Hand offers more affordable pricing.
What kind of support does Upper Hand provide?
Upper Hand provides support not only to you and your team of staff, but to your clients as well. We have a library of help articles, videos, and guided walkthroughs. Email and chat support is also available to answer specific concerns. Additionally, you will gain access to our Education Team, who can help you apply the software features to your business. At Upper Hand, we want to see you succeed, and we are committed to helping you achieve your goals.
700+ of the top sports facilities and training academies use Upper Hand.
