Book & Go vs Play by Point
Get a branded app without the Premium tier tax. Built for padel-first clubs with leagues, tournaments, and open matches.
How the Money Works
Play by Point publishes pricing. Book & Go requires a quote. Here's what each offers.
Contact for Quote
Subscription-based pricing
Play by Point wins on pricing transparency. Book & Go wins on white-label accessibility — no need to pay for Premium ($599/mo) to get your own branded app.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
A transparent look at 21 features across 5 categories.
| Feature | Book & Go | Play by Point |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Branded App | ||
| Branded Mobile App | Native iOS/Android app included on all plans | White-label app only on Premium plan ($599/mo annual, $499/mo monthly) |
| App Branding | 100% your brand — no co-branding | Premium: "No Playbypoint branding—only your club" |
| Public Pricing | Contact for quote — subscription-based, no per-booking fees | Essential $199/mo ($159 annual) • Advanced $399 ($329) • Premium $599 ($499) |
| Entry Price Point | White-label app included from day one | Branded app requires Premium tier ($599/mo) |
| Platform Commission | Zero commission on bookings — flat subscription only | Card processing fees: Essential 2.9%+$0.30; Advanced/Premium 2.7%+$0.15 |
| Core Features | ||
| Court Booking | Full court scheduling with dynamic pricing | Reservation/program/lesson booking on all plans |
| Lessons & Coaching | Private, group, and clinic lessons with coach portal | Lesson bookings available on all plans |
| Point of Sale | Built-in POS for retail and pro shop | POS and merchandise on all plans |
| Payments | Connect your own Stripe/Revolut gateway — direct payouts | Integrated payments on all plans |
| Club Credits & Vouchers | Full wallet and voucher system | Club credits on all plans |
| Waivers & Check-In | Digital waivers and check-in included | Waivers, check-in on all plans; beacon $25 one-time |
| Sports & Community | ||
| Primary Sport Focus | Padel-first, tennis, pickleball, and other racket sports | Pickleball, padel, tennis (published on their site) |
| Open Matches | Open match system with ranked results | Not published |
| Leagues & Tournaments | Full in-app leagues, tournaments, and brackets | Not published |
| Rating Integrations | Open match results with club rankings | Mentions linking NPRP, DUPR rating systems |
| Advanced Features | ||
| Multi-Language | Full multi-language support for global clubs | Not published |
| Multi-Currency | Support for any currency worldwide | Not published |
| Webhooks & API | API available | Webhooks: $99/mo single facility, $250/mo up to 10 |
| TV Display | Not published | TV display hardware $50 one-time |
| Support | ||
| Customer Data Ownership | Club owns 100% of player data | Not published |
| Dedicated Support | Personal support on all plans | All plans include live support; Premium adds VIP/dedicated Success Partner |
Where Play by Point Is Stronger
Honest assessment: three areas where Play by Point has a competitive edge.
Transparent Public Pricing
Play by Point publishes plan pricing on their website: Essential at $199/mo, Advanced at $399/mo, Premium at $599/mo (lower on annual). Book & Go requires a quote. If you prefer to compare prices upfront before talking to sales, Play by Point wins here.
US Pickleball & Padel Ecosystem
Play by Point markets to US pickleball and padel clubs with integrations like NPRP and DUPR ratings. If your club is US-based and focused on pickleball or padel with those rating systems, Play by Point has a strong ecosystem.
Lower Entry Tier for Basic Needs
Play by Point Essential at $199/mo includes reservations, POS, and payment processing without a branded app. If you don't need a white-label app and want to start at a lower price point, their Essential plan is a solid entry tier.
Where Book & Go Is Stronger
Four reasons clubs choose Book & Go over Play by Point.
Branded App Without the Premium Tax
Play by Point locks the white-label app behind their Premium plan ($599/mo annual + "No Playbypoint branding—only your club"). Book & Go includes a native iOS/Android app under your club name on every plan — no co-branding, no Premium tier required.
Padel-First Leagues & Open Matches
Play by Point lists pickleball, padel, tennis but does not publish open match or league features on their public site. Book & Go was built padel-first with leagues, tournaments, open matches, and ranked results natively — ready to engage your community.
Zero Booking Commission
Play by Point charges card processing fees (Essential 2.9%+$0.30; Advanced/Premium 2.7%+$0.15). Book & Go operates on a flat subscription with zero commission on bookings. Connect your own Stripe or Revolut — all revenue goes directly to you.
Multi-Country, Multi-Language, Multi-Currency
Play by Point does not publish multi-language or multi-currency capabilities on their public pricing or solutions pages. Book & Go supports multi-language interfaces, multi-currency payments, and has clubs operating across Europe, Americas, Asia, and the Pacific.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from GMs considering the switch.
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