ClubZap vs ClubForce: ClubForce Alternative for Club Management Software

Looking for a better alternative to ClubForce? Make the switch from ClubForce to ClubZap to manage your whole club from one central place. ClubZap management platform was born to simplify communications, payments and governance for grassroots sports clubs!

Direct Competitor Summary

Both ClubZap and ClubForce are designed to support grassroots sports clubs with their day to day operations - from communications to payments and governance.

But where is the key difference: ClubZap is an all-in-one, modern solution built from the ground up with the latest cloud technology! Meanwhile, ClubForce still relies on a legacy system, now split across two apps (ClubForce and ClubForce Connect), making club management more fragmented and complicated.

If your sports club wants a smoother experience, faster innovation, and better customer support - ClubZap is the clear winner.

Feature

Mobile App

iOS mobile app rating

  • 4 Stars (108 Reviews)
  • 3 Stars (25 Reviews)

Android mobile app rating

  • 4.2 Stars (249 Reviews)
  • 3.6 Stars (25 Reviews)

App Downloads

  • 100K+
  • 10K+

Single App for All Tasks

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

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

ClubZap Pros

  • All-in-one platform (no multiple apps)
  • Easiest setup and onboarding
  • Built-in fundraising tools and auto reminders
  • Full governance and reporting suite
  • 5-star local support team
  • Constant innovation and updates

Clubforce Cons

  • Requires 2 separate apps (confusing for users)
  • Limited communications & integrations
  • Outdated tech stack
  • Less flexibility in fundraising features
  • Poor support experience (as reported by switching clubs)

What our clients say

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.

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.

Got questions? We've got answers!

What’s the difference between ClubZap and Clubforce?

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.

Is it hard to switch from Clubforce to ClubZap?

Not at all. Our migration is fully automated, and our team will handle everything for you — from data transfer to onboarding.

Why are clubs moving from Clubforce to ClubZap?

The top reasons include ease of use, stronger support, and more advanced features. In fact, over 2 clubs per week have switched in the past 24 months.