RootGolf vs LeagueApps
The models are similar — both charge per transaction instead of a subscription. The difference is that one rate is printed on a public page and one requires a sales call to learn.
Same model — different transparency
RootGolf
- $6 per paid registration at $150 or less, or 6% above $150 — published, calculable, the same for everyone at signup.
- $0/month, $0 setup, no contract.
- Card processing included in the fee.
- Self-serve signup — create your league today without talking to anyone (though we're happy to talk).
LeagueApps
- A percentage of each online transaction — the specific rate is not published; pricing requires a quote.
- A one-time setup fee to get started.
- Offline payments aren't charged; refunds return their transaction fees.
- Optional paid add-ons for branded apps and custom website design; volume and non-profit discounts available.
Per leagueapps.com/pricing as of June 2026.
Head to head
| Feature | RG RootGolf | LeagueApps |
|---|---|---|
| Published transaction rate | $6 flat / 6% | Quote only |
| Monthly subscription | None | None |
| Setup fee | None | One-time fee |
| Self-service signup | ||
| Free league website | Paid add-on | |
| Card processing included in platform fee | Varies | |
| SafeSport certificate tracking | ||
| U18 waiver + COPPA-aware registration | ||
| Player ID card printing | ||
| Live standings, stats & scoring | ||
| Tournaments & brackets |
Based on published plan descriptions and public product information as of June 2026. Features may vary by plan tier.
Where LeagueApps is genuinely strong
LeagueApps pioneered the no-subscription, transaction-based model in youth sports, and it shows in their alignment with how seasonal organizations actually budget. They run a consultative, white-glove onboarding process, their platform is mature across many sports, and large multi-program operators with complex needs often value having a dedicated account team.
If you want that high-touch enterprise process, they're good at it. If you want to know the price today, sign up yourself, keep a free league website, and get compliance tooling (SafeSport tracking, U18 waivers, COPPA-aware registration) without an add-on conversation — that's RootGolf.
Know your price before any call
Our rate is on a public page with a calculator. That's the whole pitch.