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AppBuild vs ClubSpark

Looking for a ClubSpark alternative? ClubSpark is a club management software. Compare its published pricing, branded apps, fees and capabilities with AppBuild.diy.

ClubSpark is best for padel clubs and sports clubs businesses that want club management software (Membership, CRM, coaching, website, booking (Standard+), events, SmartAccess (Premium)).

AppBuild is best for padel clubs businesses that want their own branded app with ready-made ordering, booking, loyalty and push notifications, starting free with 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.

Your business. Your own app.

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Branded app starter
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Contact and directions example
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Loyalty rewards example
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Push notification example

ClubSpark vs AppBuild for padel clubs

ConsiderationAppBuild.diy logo — AppBuild vs ClubSpark app builder comparisonAppBuild.diyClubSpark logo — AppBuild vs ClubSpark app builder comparisonClubSpark
TypeBranded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilitiesClub management software
Published pricingFree: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/yearBasic £15/mo billed annually; Standard £30/mo; Premium £75/mo (12-month contract on annual)
Your own branded appApp Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval requiredShared (Clubspark Booker and Coaching apps, Standard and up)
Fees0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply1.4% + 5p per transaction plus Stripe fees (Basic, Standard); 1.1% plus Stripe (Premium)
Contract / trialFree plan; monthly or annual paid plans12-month contract on annual billing; monthly option; 30-day free trial
CapabilitiesSupported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requiresMembership, CRM, coaching, website, booking (Standard+), events, SmartAccess (Premium)
MarketAvailable worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availabilityUK, US, AUS

Sources: clubspark.com. Figures recorded 7 October 2026; currencies, billing periods and packages differ. Confirm current terms with the provider.

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ClubSpark vs AppBuild for sports clubs

ConsiderationAppBuild.diy logo — AppBuild vs ClubSpark app builder comparisonAppBuild.diyClubSpark logo — AppBuild vs ClubSpark app builder comparisonClubSpark
TypeBranded business-app builder with ready-made pages and capabilitiesClub management software
Published pricingFree: up to 10 users; Business: $49/month or $299/year; Business Pro: $99/month or $499/yearBasic £15/mo billed annually; Standard £30/mo; Premium £75/mo
Your own branded appApp Store, Google Play and installable web app; store setup and approval requiredShared (Clubspark Booker and Coaching apps)
Fees0% AppBuild commission on paid plans; payment processing and third-party fees may apply1.4% + 5p plus Stripe (Basic, Standard); 1.1% plus Stripe (Premium)
Contract / trialFree plan; monthly or annual paid plans12-month contract on annual; 30-day free trial
CapabilitiesSupported ordering, bookings, loyalty, push notifications and content pages; check the features your business requiresMembership, CRM, coaching, website, booking, events
MarketAvailable worldwide, subject to store and payment-service availabilityUK, US, AUS

Sources: clubspark.com. Figures recorded 7 October 2026; currencies, billing periods and packages differ. Confirm current terms with the provider.

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AppBuild pricing

PlanPriceWhat you get
Free$0/monthUp to 10 app users. Your own app on iPhone, Android and the web.
Business$49/month or $299/yearUp to 1,000 app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders.
Business Pro$99/month or $499/yearUnlimited app users. 0% AppBuild commission on orders.

Card processing fees are charged by Stripe on top of any plan and are not set by AppBuild. Full details on the pricing page.

Choose ClubSpark if…

  • you want club management software.
  • you need what it highlights: Membership, CRM, coaching, website, booking (Standard+), events, SmartAccess (Premium).
  • its terms suit you: 12-month contract on annual billing; monthly option; 30-day free trial.
  • you don't need an app under your own brand (own branded app with ClubSpark: Shared (Clubspark Booker and Coaching apps, Standard and up)).

Choose AppBuild if…

  • you want a published flat price: free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99/month (ClubSpark: Basic £15/mo billed annually; Standard £30/mo; Premium £75/mo (12-month contract on annual)).
  • you want 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans (ClubSpark fees: 1.4% + 5p per transaction plus Stripe fees (Basic, Standard); 1.1% plus Stripe (Premium)).
  • you want your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web.

Key differences from ClubSpark

  • ClubSpark adds 1.1% to 1.4% + 5p per transaction on top of Stripe; AppBuild charges Stripe's own fees only.
  • ClubSpark adds 1.1% to 1.4% + 5p per transaction; AppBuild adds no platform fee.

Questions

AppBuild.diy is an alternative to ClubSpark for padel clubs and sports clubs businesses that want club management software (Membership, CRM, coaching, website, booking (Standard+), events, SmartAccess (Premium)) who would rather have their own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web. AppBuild starts free for up to 10 users, then $49 or $99 a month. Other options compared here include Playtomic (Manager), MATCHi, Eversports Manager, Pitchero.

ClubSpark's published pricing, checked 7 October 2026: Basic £15/mo billed annually; Standard £30/mo; Premium £75/mo (12-month contract on annual). AppBuild: Free for up to 10 users, Business $49/month or $299/year, Business Pro $99/month or $499/year, with 0% AppBuild commission on paid plans.

It depends on what you need. Choose ClubSpark if you want club management software. Choose AppBuild if you want your own branded app on the App Store, Google Play and the web.

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Last checked 7 October 2026. Competitor prices come from their own public pages, linked below each table. Where a price isn't published we say so. Spotted something out of date? Tell us via support.