CourtReserve Alternative: BookThisCourt vs CourtReserve in 2026

CourtReserve is the established name in tennis and pickleball club software. For many small and mid-size facilities, it's also more system and more invoice than they need. Here's how it compares with BookThisCourt, with all prices checked in August 2026 against each vendor's public pricing page.

Side by side

CourtReserve prices are monthly-billing rates from courtreserve.com/pricing.

The pricing difference, in practice

CourtReserve's Launch plan is $199/month for 8 courts ($159/month on annual billing), Advance is $369/month for 16 and Momentum $549/month for 32. Integrations like DUPR and access control add $25/month each, flex leagues $99/month, and the branded app carries a $499 setup fee.

BookThisCourt covers the same 8 courts for free (500 bookings/month, payments and booking website included, no credit card). Scale is a flat $59/month for 20 courts across 5 facilities, adding peak/off-peak pricing and custom booking rules. No per-court fees, no per-integration charges, no commissions.

For an 8-court club, that's roughly $2,400 a year on CourtReserve before add-ons, versus $0 to $708 on BookThisCourt.

When CourtReserve is the better choice

If your club is built around leagues, ladders, clinics and instructor programming, CourtReserve's toolset is deeper than ours today and the higher price can be worth it. BookThisCourt wins when you want reservations, payments, memberships and access control that just work, at a price a small or mid-size facility can sustain.

What you get with BookThisCourt

Flat, transparent pricing. Free up to 8 courts and 500 bookings/month, then $59/month on Scale. No add-on fees or commissions.

Any sport, one calendar. Tennis, pickleball, padel, volleyball, football and more.

Door access included. Kisi, Avigilon and Igloohome smart locks open automatically for paid bookings. See choosing a smart lock for your facility.

Memberships and revenue tools. Member booking windows, credit bundles, loyalty rewards and peak/off-peak pricing, with Stripe and Square payments.

Switching from CourtReserve

Most facilities go live in under a day: create courts and hours, connect Stripe or Square, set booking rules, share your link. We help migrate members and recurring reservations; contact us to walk through it.

Frequently asked questions

How much cheaper is BookThisCourt than CourtReserve?

CourtReserve starts at $199/month for 8 courts (August 2026). BookThisCourt runs 8 courts free, and $59/month covers 20 courts across 5 facilities. Integrations that cost $25/month each on CourtReserve are included.

Is the free plan really free?

Yes. 8 courts, 500 bookings/month, one facility, with payments and a booking website. No trial clock, no credit card.

Does BookThisCourt have leagues like CourtReserve?

Not at CourtReserve's depth. We cover events and recurring reservations; flex leagues, ladders and round robins are where CourtReserve is stronger today.

Can I keep my access control hardware?

Yes, if it's Kisi, Avigilon or Igloohome. BookThisCourt unlocks doors for paid bookings automatically, with no monthly integration fee.

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Comparing more platforms? See our full comparison of the best court booking software in 2026, or start free and try it with your own courts.