BookThisCourt vs CourtReserve vs Play by Point: 2026 Comparison | BookThisCourt

All prices were checked in 2026 against each vendor's public pricing page: BookThisCourt, CourtReserve and Play by Point. CourtReserve and Play by Point list annual-billing rates; monthly billing costs more where noted.

BookThisCourt is the only platform in this comparison with a free plan (up to 500 bookings a month), self-serve setup with no sales call, and Apple Pay and Google Pay support. CourtReserve is the strongest pick if you need flex leagues or retail POS; Play by Point centers on its mobile app.

Pricing at a glance

Entry plans

	BookThisCourt
Plan	Starter	Launch	Essential
Price	Free	$159/mo	$199/mo
Billing	No contract	$199 if billed monthly	Annual contract
Capacity	8 courts · 500 bookings/mo	8 courts	Not listed

Mid-tier plans

	BookThisCourt
Plan	Scale	Advance	Advanced
Price	$59/mo	$329/mo	$399/mo
Billing	No contract	$369 if billed monthly	Annual contract
Capacity	3,000 bookings/mo	16 courts	Not listed

Top-tier plans

	BookThisCourt
Plan	White Label	Momentum	Premium
Price	Custom	$499/mo	$599/mo
Billing	Custom terms	$549 if billed monthly	Annual contract
Highlights	Your branding and domain	32 courts	Not listed
Multi-location		Custom pricing	Not listed

Feature comparison

Feature	BookThisCourt
Court reservations
Free plan	8 courts, 500 bookings/mo
Getting started	Self-serve Live in minutes	Demo call	Demo request


Programs and lessons	Events and recurring bookings	Programs, clinics and lessons	Programs and lessons
Leagues and tournaments	Tournaments	Flex leagues $99/mo on Launch, included Advance and up	Not listed
Memberships			Club Account System on Advanced and up
Point of sale and retail	Square Terminal integration	POS on all plans	Merchandise Advanced and up
Door access control		$25/mo add-on Included on Momentum	Kiosk and smart locks
Booking rules	Custom rules on Scale
Reporting and analytics		Pulse Dashboard	Basic on Essential
Email marketing	Free	5,000 emails/mo, then $5 per 1,000	Marketing Starter Kit
Sports supported	Any sport	Racquet and paddle sports	Racquet sports
Contract required	None Cancel anytime	Annual billing for listed prices	Annual contract

Add-on and processing fees

Fee	BookThisCourt
Card processing	Stripe rates No platform commission	Not published	2.9% + $0.30 2.7% + $0.15 on Advanced and Premium
Integrations DUPR, access control, video		$25/mo each Included on Momentum	Included where available
Flex leagues	Not offered	$99/mo on Launch Included Advance and up	Not offered
Branded mobile app	Included in White Label	$499 setup 1-year contract	Included in Premium

Which platform should you choose?

BookThisCourt if you want to start today: free plan, no sales call, no contract, and Apple Pay and Google Pay out of the box.
CourtReserve if you run large racquet programs and need flex leagues or retail POS at a higher price point.
Play by Point if your club wants a branded mobile app and you are comfortable with an annual contract.

FAQ

Is there free court booking software?

Yes. BookThisCourt's Starter plan is free for up to 8 courts and 500 bookings a month, with no contract.

Does CourtReserve or Play by Point have a free plan?

No. CourtReserve starts at $159/mo and Play by Point at $199/mo, both on annual billing. BookThisCourt is the only platform in this comparison with a free plan.

Which court booking platform can I set up without a sales call?

BookThisCourt is the only one of the three with self-serve signup. You can create your club and take bookings in minutes. CourtReserve and Play by Point start with a demo call.

Which platform supports Apple Pay and Google Pay?

BookThisCourt accepts Apple Pay and Google Pay through Stripe. Neither CourtReserve nor Play by Point lists wallet payments on their pricing pages.

BookThisCourt vs CourtReserve vs Play by Point