MonClubSportif vs TeamSnap : Which Should you Choose ?

Choosing the right tool to manage a team’s or organization’s sporting activities is no easy task. To help you see things more clearly, here is an unbiased comparison between two popular platforms: MonClubSportif and TeamSnap.

MonClubSportif

The platform costs $40/month for the association and $7/month/team OR $70/year/team.

This package gives you access to all the platform’s features.

TeamSnap

TeamSnap offers three paid plans with increasing prices:

Basic: Free (limit of 30 members, 500 MB of storage, and minimal features)

Premium: $15.99 USD/month or $120 USD/year (limit of 40 members, 2 GB of storage)

Ultra: $22.99 USD/month or $150 USD/year (unlimited members, unlimited storage)

MonClubSportif

A distinctive advantage of MonClubSportif is its comprehensive bilingual support (French and English).

The application itself is fully available in both languages, and each team member can individually configure the language of their interface and notifications. This flexibility is particularly valuable for multicultural teams in Canada, where French-speaking and English-speaking members frequently collaborate. MonClubSportif’s customer support is also bilingual, allowing users to contact the team in French or English and receive responses in their preferred language.

Users highlight the exceptional responsiveness of MonClubSportif’s customer service, with unlimited phone, email, and online support.

TeamSnap

Only available in English, both for the application and customer support. This language limitation can be a significant barrier for French-speaking teams or members who are not fluent in English.

For organizations in Quebec and the Maritime provinces with large French-speaking populations, this difference can be a determining factor in choosing a platform.

Both platforms offer robust tools for calendar management and event planning.

MonClubSportif

Allows users to easily create events, manage games, practices, and tournaments, with an automatic calendar import feature that saves considerable time.

A particular advantage of MonClubSportif is the ability to import player lists and complete calendars with just a few clicks, eliminating the need to manually enter all the information. Users can synchronize the team calendar with their personal calendars (Google, iCal, Outlook) for seamless integration.

TeamSnap

Offers similar calendar management features, with advanced planning tools such as TeamSnap Scheduler for organizations managing multiple teams. The platform allows you to create games (with scores) and events (practices, meetings) separately.

TeamSnap also offers CSV calendar import and synchronization with personal calendars. A Master Calendar allows administrators to see an overview of all events within the organization.

Both platforms send automatic notifications for last-minute changes to schedules or locations.

Attendance management is an essential feature for coaches who need to plan their practices and game lineups.

MonClubSportif

Includes attendance management in all its packages, allowing coaches to quickly see who will be present or absent for an event. Parents and players can confirm their availability directly in the app, and coaches receive a real-time overview.

The system also allows parents to receive confirmation that their children are present at an activity, adding an extra layer of security.

TeamSnap

Also offers comprehensive attendance and availability management, but this feature is limited to paid plans. The system allows coaches to lock availability before an event to avoid last-minute changes.

TeamSnap and MonClubSportif also offer an attendance tracking system that generates historical reports on player attendance.

Effective communication between coaches, players, and parents is at the heart of both platforms.

MonClubSportif

Offers multiple communication channels:

• Instant messaging to separate personal life from team management
• Group messages to communicate with the entire team in one click
• Private messages between members
• Push notifications to keep parents and participants informed quickly
• Discussion forum for team exchanges
• Pinned posts to share important information that is accessible throughout the season

An important aspect of MonClubSportif is the moderation module, which allows managers to monitor communications between coaches and minor athletes, in accordance with Coach.ca’s Rule of 2. This feature addresses concerns about the safety and protection of young athletes.

TeamSnap

Also offers several communication options:

• Team Chat for persistent group conversations via mobile apps
• Direct messaging for private conversations (limited to mobile interfaces)
• Group emails sent to all members
• Push notifications for schedule changes and messages (paid plans)
• TeamSnap Live! for real-time chat before and during games, with updated scores and statistics

TeamSnap Live! is a unique feature that allows families to follow games remotely with live updates, scores, and even photo and video sharing during games.

Both platforms allow you to create and manage player lists with their contact details and relevant information.

MonClubSportif

Offers a comprehensive player directory, including parents’ contact details for quick communication in case of an emergency.

Player profiles can include detailed information such as player numbers, email addresses, phone numbers, and other custom data. The automatic import of player lists is a particularly popular feature that eliminates the need for manual entry.

TeamSnap

Also allows you to create detailed player profiles with custom fields to track specific data such as best performances, clothing sizes, or medical conditions.

Teams can use the drag-and-drop system to easily assign players to teams after registration.

MonClubSportif

Offers unlimited storage space for all plans, allowing teams to share documents, photos, and videos without restriction. Coaches can share exercises, tournament registration forms, authorizations, and create team photo albums.

TeamSnap

Offers different storage levels depending on the plan chosen:

• Basic Plan: 500 MB
• Premium Plan: 2 GB
• Ultra Plan: Unlimited storage

This limitation can become problematic for teams that regularly share videos and photos.

MonClubSportif

Offers a comprehensive and customizable online registration system. Managers can create 100% customized registration forms with standard fields and sections for additional fees (equipment, jerseys, etc.).

The system also allows you to add promotional codes to offer discounts, which is particularly useful for families with multiple children in the organization.

Forms can be prioritized by date of birth to automatically direct players to the correct age categories.

TeamSnap

Offers registration features through TeamSnap for Business, with a form builder that allows you to create custom questions, eligibility rules, and staggered registration periods (early, regular, late).

The system allows for dynamic fee assignment based on user selections.

MySportsClub

Places particular emphasis on the health and safety of athletes, reflecting the concerns of the founders, who are themselves parents of young players.

Safety features include:

• Right to view communications between coaches and underage athletes (compliance with Rule 2)
• One-click abuse reporting to respond quickly to problematic situations
• Health record to document important medical information
• Shared access allowing parents and children to have separate but linked accounts
• Overview for managers of all changes and exchanges within the organization

These features were developed specifically in response to growing concerns about the protection of young people in sports.

TeamSnap

Offers privacy settings that allow administrators to control data visibility. Role-based permissions ensure that parents only see profiles relevant to their children. TeamSnap also launched a Health Check feature during the COVID-19 pandemic to facilitate health monitoring.

However, sources do not mention any specific TeamSnap features equivalent to MonClubSportif’s moderation module or abuse reporting.

MonClubSportif

Advantages:

• Significantly lower price (approximately 58% cheaper for one team, even more advantageous for multiple teams)
• Full bilingual support (French and English) for the application and customer service
• 30-day free trial with no credit card required and full access
• Unlimited storage and unlimited members on all plans
• Easy import of player lists and schedules
• Advanced security features (moderation, abuse reporting, health records)
• Local product with responsive support and a team that listens to your needs
• Turnkey service available for associations
• Simple and intuitive interface (rated 9.2/10)

Disadvantages:

• No integrated professional training content
• No website creation for teams
• More limited international presence compared to TeamSnap
• Some reports of occasional iPhone app freezes
• No TeamSnap Live! feature for live updates during games

TeamSnap

Advantages:

• Huge user base (30 million) with an established community
• Training content from professional leagues (NBA, MLB, MLS, etc.)
• TeamSnap Live! for sharing the game experience in real time
• Advanced features including custom websites and live streaming
• Ecosystem of integrations with third-party apps
• Offline mode on Android for use without cellular network
• Mature platform with 15+ years of development
• Multiple plan options for different needs

Cons:

• Significantly higher price (58-192% more expensive depending on the plan)
• Only available in English (app and customer support)
• Shorter free trial (21 days vs. 30) with limited access
• Storage and member limitations on Basic and Premium plans
• Potential complexity with more features
• Some users report challenges with customer service
• No turnkey service mentioned for associations