Sports organizations switch from Crossbar to TeamLinkt because the platform’s rigid limitations, dated workflows, and unclear long-term direction make it difficult to run modern, growing programs. This page compares TeamLinkt vs. Crossbar through the lens that matters most to administrators: lowering costs, simplifying operations, and growing your program.

Sports organizations switch from Crossbar to TeamLinkt because the platform’s rigid limitations, dated workflows, and unclear long-term direction make it difficult to run modern, growing programs. This page compares TeamLinkt vs. Crossbar through the lens that matters most to administrators: lowering costs, simplifying operations, and growing your program.

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Which is More Cost-Effective?

TeamLinkt keeps pricing simple with transparent, public rates and all essential tools included, making it far more cost-effective for organizations of any size. Because pricing isn’t publicly available and overall costs tend to be higher, Crossbar creates uncertainty for admins and can result in paying more while getting fewer flexible tools.

Which is More Cost-Effective?

TeamLinkt keeps pricing simple with transparent, public rates and all essential tools included, making it far more cost-effective for organizations of any size. Because pricing isn’t publicly available and overall costs tend to be higher, Crossbar creates uncertainty for admins and can result in paying more while getting fewer flexible tools.

Team App Pricing

Team App Pricing

All-In-One Platform

All-In-One Platform

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Crossbar Logo

Premium Tier

Premium Tier

Free Setup

Free Setup

Subscription Fee

Subscription Fee

Free For Most Orgs

Free For Most Orgs

$995 USD

$995 USD

Payment Processing (Credit Card)

Payment Processing (Credit Card)

As Low As 2.70% + $0.30 per transaction

As Low As 2.70% + $0.30 per transaction

As Low As 1.99% + $0.99/transaction

As Low As 1.99% + $0.99/transaction

Billing Currency

Billing Currency

Your Home Currency
($CAD, $AUD, $USD etc.)

Your Home Currency
($CAD, $AUD, $USD etc.)

$USD

$USD

TeamLinkt: Offers free core tools for leagues and clubs, with optional premium add-ons. Transparent, home currency-based pricing offers additional savings on foreign exchange rates.


Crossbar: Provides pricing only after a required demo, with rates not published publicly and now tied into the broader PlayMetrics ecosystem, making it harder for organizations to find clear, straightforward cost information.

TeamLinkt: Offers free core tools for leagues and clubs, with optional premium add-ons. Transparent, home currency-based pricing offers additional savings on foreign exchange rates.


Crossbar: Provides pricing only after a required demo, with rates not published publicly and now tied into the broader PlayMetrics ecosystem, making it harder for organizations to find clear, straightforward cost information.

Too Many Similar Tools, Too Much Confusion

Too Many Similar Tools, Too Much Confusion

Crossbar’s structure often leaves sports organizations frustrated by rigid system constraints, limited customization, and unclear long-term direction. As organizations grow or introduce new programs, they encounter roadblocks that necessitate workarounds, manual steps, or support tickets just to maintain smooth operations.

Crossbar’s structure often leaves sports organizations frustrated by rigid system constraints, limited customization, and unclear long-term direction. As organizations grow or introduce new programs, they encounter roadblocks that necessitate workarounds, manual steps, or support tickets just to maintain smooth operations.

Here is a list of the Stack Sports ecosystem of Sports Management tools:

Here is a list of the Stack Sports ecosystem of Sports Management tools:

Crossbar

Crossbar

Playmetrics

Playmetrics

League Lineup

League Lineup

Goalline

Goalline

GameDay

GameDay

Sports Connect

Sports Connect

Playmetrics

Playmetrics

Now that Crossbar is integrated into the larger PlayMetrics/Stack Sports ecosystem, organizations face even more uncertainty – shifting product focus, changing workflows, and questions about which platform will ultimately be supported or prioritized.

Now that Crossbar is integrated into the larger PlayMetrics/Stack Sports ecosystem, organizations face even more uncertainty – shifting product focus, changing workflows, and questions about which platform will ultimately be supported or prioritized.

Confusing? Yes. Discussions on popular internet forums mention that the merger of different platforms into Stack Sports' offerings required users to adapt to new systems.


TeamLinkt is ONE system. A stable all-in-one platform they can rely on year after year. You get one roadmap, consistent updates, and a unified system built to grow with your organization.

Confusing? Yes. Discussions on popular internet forums mention that the merger of different platforms into Stack Sports' offerings required users to adapt to new systems.


TeamLinkt is ONE system. A stable all-in-one platform they can rely on year after year. You get one roadmap, consistent updates, and a unified system built to grow with your organization.

Crossbar Alternative: Why Sports
Organizations Choose TeamLinkt

Crossbar Alternative: Why Sports Organizations Choose TeamLinkt

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One Platform for Your Entire Season

One Platform for Your Entire Season

Run everything from one place — registration, scheduling, websites, communication, scoring, your team app, and tournaments. No switching between tools or juggling disconnected products.

Run everything from one place — registration, scheduling, websites, communication, scoring, your team app, and tournaments. No switching between tools or juggling disconnected products.

One Team Supporting Your Entire Platform Experience

One Team Supporting Your Entire Platform Experience

Get fast, knowledgeable help from one dedicated team that supports your entire platform — not different support channels for different tools.

Get fast, knowledgeable help from one dedicated team that supports your entire platform — not different support channels for different tools.

Transparent Pricing Without Surprises

Transparent Pricing Without Surprises

TeamLinkt provides clear, public, all-in pricing with no hidden modules or unexpected fees. Organizations always know exactly what they’re paying for.

TeamLinkt provides clear, public, all-in pricing with no hidden modules or unexpected fees. Organizations always know exactly what they’re paying for.

A Consistent Experience for Admins, Coaches, and Families

A Consistent Experience for Admins, Coaches, and Families

Every tool shares the same clean design and simple workflows, making the platform easier for admins and more intuitive for families.

Every tool shares the same clean design and simple workflows, making the platform easier for admins and more intuitive for families.

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At a Glance Comparison Between TeamLinkt & Crossbar

At a Glance Comparison Between TeamLinkt & Crossbar

TeamLinkt: All-in-one (registration, scheduling, websites, communication, fundraising, mobile app, and more) — at transparent, affordable pricing in your home currency ($CAD, $AUD, $USD, etc.)


Crossbar: Basic feature info is available, but full capabilities and all pricing details are not published publicly and require a demo to access.

TeamLinkt: All-in-one (registration, scheduling, websites, communication, fundraising, mobile app, and more) — at transparent, affordable pricing in your home currency ($CAD, $AUD, $USD, etc.)


Crossbar: Basic feature info is available, but full capabilities and all pricing details are not published publicly and require a demo to access.

Capability

Capability

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All‑in‑one League Platform

All‑in‑one League Platform

Add-Ons Required

Add-Ons Required

AI-Powered Features

AI-Powered Features

Not Advertised on the Website.

Not Advertised on the Website.

Registration & Payments

Registration & Payments

Digital Game Sheets: Live Scorekeeping

Digital Game Sheets: Live Scorekeeping

No Dedicated Team App

No Dedicated Team App

Scheduling

Scheduling

Automated

Automated

Website Builder & Widgets

Website Builder & Widgets

Fundraising & Sponsorship Tools

Fundraising & Sponsorship Tools

Not Advertised on the Website.

Not Advertised on the Website.

Multi‑sport Coverage

Multi‑sport Coverage

Works on Any Device

Works on Any Device

Customer Support

Customer Support

Live, High-Rated Support Team

Live, High-Rated Support Team

Ticket-Driven Support

Low Support Ratings

(See Below)

Modern User Interface & Experience

Modern User Interface & Experience

Notes: comparisons reflect typical product scope. Always verify each vendor’s current features and terms.

Notes: comparisons reflect typical product scope. Always verify each vendor’s current features and terms.

How Switching to TeamLinkt Works

How Switching to TeamLinkt Works

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Plan

We help review your league setup and offer support in doing some of the work for you.

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Import

You upload or import teams and rosters (or pull from registration).

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Configure

Set up various workflows and preferences.

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Pilot

Run a preseason/test event.

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Go-Live

Training for admins & volunteers; live support.

checklist

Review

Post-launch check to confirm your experience.

How Switching to TeamLinkt Works

event_note

Plan

We help review your league setup and offer support in doing some of the work for you.

event

Pilot

Run a preseason/test event.

downloading

Import

You upload or import teams and rosters (or pull from registration).

rocket

Go-Live

Training for admins & volunteers; live support.

settings

Configure

Set up various workflows and preferences.

checklist

Review

Post-launch check to confirm your experience.

Why AFOOFA Athletics Switched to TeamLinkt

All For One One For All Athletics (AFOOFA) made the move to TeamLinkt in 2023 after realizing their previous software, Crossbar, could no longer support the growing demands of their programs.

Why AFOOFA Athletics Switched to TeamLinkt

All For One One For All Athletics (AFOOFA) made the move to TeamLinkt in 2023 after realizing their previous software, Crossbar, could no longer support the growing demands of their programs.

The Issue

The Issue

Manual processes were slowing them down, communication tools felt disconnected, and families weren’t always getting the clear, consistent updates they needed. They wanted a platform that could streamline every step of their season while still being easy for volunteers, coaches, and administrators to manage.

Manual processes were slowing them down, communication tools felt disconnected, and families weren’t always getting the clear, consistent updates they needed. They wanted a platform that could streamline every step of their season while still being easy for volunteers, coaches, and administrators to manage.

The Result

The Result

Switching to TeamLinkt gave AFOOFA Athletics a unified, modern system built to support all parts of their organization. Registration has become simpler to set up and manage, schedules and rosters update seamlessly, and families now receive everything in one place, rather than across scattered tools.

Switching to TeamLinkt gave AFOOFA Athletics a unified, modern system built to support all parts of their organization. Registration has become simpler to set up and manage, schedules and rosters update seamlessly, and families now receive everything in one place, rather than across scattered tools.

With TeamLinkt, AFOOFA Athletics now benefits from a complete sports management platform:

With TeamLinkt, AFOOFA Athletics now benefits from a complete sports management platform:

A smooth setup where registration, payments, schedules, and rosters sync automatically.

A smooth setup where registration, payments, schedules, and rosters sync automatically.

Clear, reliable communication for families through a single app.

Clear, reliable communication for families through a single app.

A modern website that updates itself as schedules, standings, and scores change.

A modern website that updates itself as schedules, standings, and scores change.

Major time savings by removing repetitive administrative tasks and reducing reliance on manual work.

Major time savings by removing repetitive administrative tasks and reducing reliance on manual work.

A system that scales as their programs grow, without adding more complexity to the workload.

A system that scales as their programs grow, without adding more complexity to the workload.

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