ClubZap vs ClubForce:
The Best Club Management Software for UK Clubs
Looking for a ClubForce alternative that works for UK sports clubs? ClubZap is sports club management software built around one free app, so members, coaches and committees handle subs, fixtures, team messages and fundraising in one place.
Whether you run a grassroots football club, a rugby club with minis through to seniors or a summer cricket club, here's how ClubZap compares.
Direct Competitor Summary
Both ClubZap and ClubForce help grassroots sports clubs with the day-to-day running of the club, from team messages to membership payments.
But here’s the difference:
- ClubZap is one app, built on modern cloud technology and used by more than 1,000 sports clubs across the UK and Ireland.
- ClubForce is now split across two apps, ClubForce and ClubForce Connect, so members and volunteers often switch between them to get things done.
- ClubForce grew up in Irish club sport. ClubZap works with clubs in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a team that knows how the UK season runs, from summer registration to the end-of-season presentation night.
If you want sports club management software that's simple for volunteers and easy for parents, ClubZap is the clear choice.
Feature
Mobile App
iOS mobile app rating
4
4 Stars (108 Reviews)
3
3 Stars (25 Reviews)
Android mobile app rating
4.2
4.2 Stars (249 Reviews)
3.6
3.6 Stars (25 Reviews)
App Downloads
100K+
10K+
Single App for All Tasks
Requires 2 apps
Club News
Club Fixtures
Club Results
Notifications Centre
Team Communications
Customised Notifications
Attendance Tracking
Automated Reminders
Media Sharing
Polls
Team Messaging
Events
Recurring Events
Invite codes
Camera Integration
Google Maps Integration
Calendar Integration
Broadcast Channel
CLUB WEBSITES
Public Domain Name
Public Sub Domain
DNS Management
Dedicated SSL Cert
WordPress Plugin
JSON API
IFrames
SOCIAL MEDIA
PAYMENTS
Membership Management
Flexible Payment Options
Auto Renewals
Fundraising Add Ons
Governing Body integration Status
Membership management via app
Fundraising
Monthly Draws, Split the Pot, Lotto, LMS etc.
Camps
Event Management
Reengagement Engine
GOVERNANCE
Messaging Audit Trail
Digital Age of Consent
Reconciliation Reporting with Banks
XERO Integration
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We'll move your members, teams and payment plans across for you, so nothing gets missed mid-season.
Built around the UK sports club season
Most UK clubs run to a tight calendar. Football registration opens over the summer, cricket nets start in spring and junior camps fill the school holidays. ClubZap is set up to match that rhythm:
- Monthly subs or one-off fees: recurring payments, instalments or a single annual fee, with a billing day that suits your members.
- Auto renewals: memberships roll over each season, so your treasurer isn't chasing forms in August.
- Camps and one-off payments: holiday camp bookings, tournament entries and one-off fees through the same app.
- Automated payment chasing: reminders go out when a payment is overdue, so no one has to have the awkward conversation.
ClubZap Pros
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All-in-one platform (no multiple apps)
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Easiest setup and onboarding
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Built-in fundraising tools and auto reminders
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Full governance and reporting suite
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5-star local support team
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Constant innovation and updates
Clubforce Cons
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Requires 2 separate apps (confusing for users)
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Limited communications & integrations
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Outdated tech stack
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Less flexibility in fundraising features
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Poor support experience (as reported by switching clubs)
What our clients say
Sarah Wolff
Assistant Chair, Winton Wanderers FC
Since we’ve been using the app, we’ve had some really positive feedback off parents. They feel that their monthly payments are a lot more organised than they were previously. Customer service has been outstanding and it has completely streamlined our payments. The fact that we can have a communication tool on the back of that as well has been a massive positive step as a club.
Damian Chamberlain
Club Committee, Oswaldtwistle St Mary’s FC
With the streamline and organisation, the app has benefited us the most. You can actually pull information off a spreadsheet and have it in real time. Rather than us having to do a lot of paperwork, it’s all in one place for us to look at. We’re all volunteers, we don’t get paid for it, so we’ve got to make it as easy as possible for us to carry on.
Gary Carr
Chairman, Broadheath Central FC
We can communicate directly with every single team, every single parent. For the most part, people in grassroots football are volunteers and there is so much compliance and administration. ClubZap is tremendously useful because it takes a lot of the hard work off the managers. It allows us to concentrate on all the things we need to do in order to stay compliant, efficient, and professional.
Got questions? We've got answers!
Everything you need to know about how ClubZap works
ClubZap offers a single app experience with built-in messaging, fundraising, and governance features. Clubforce requires two separate apps and has fewer automation and compliance tools.