ScoreLM vs RecLeague
RecLeague has built a lot of rec-league sites — a website builder plus a score-keeper app, tiered by team count. It works for the smallest end of the market. ScoreLM is a modern league platform: one flat price per league, no team caps, custom domain included, and live scoring, broadcast overlays, and ticketing built in — not gated behind a higher tier.
At a glance
| Capability | ScoreLM | RecLeague |
|---|---|---|
| Category focus | League operations, live scoring, broadcast | League/tournament website builder with scoring app |
| Team count | No cap | Capped by tier: 8 / 20 / 150 |
| Managers / admins | No cap | 1 on Starter and Pro, 10 on All-Star |
| Branded league site on its own domain | Included, set up automatically | Custom domain support on top tier only |
| Live scoring | iPad-first with real-time box scores | Score-keeper app for tablet/laptop |
| Broadcast overlays (OBS/vMix) | Ready-made scorebug templates | Not included |
| Real-time stats | Every stat rolls up from box scores as games happen | Stats appear after saves in the scoring app |
| Ticketing | Sales online + at the door; payouts direct to the league via Stripe | Not a core capability |
| Tournament brackets | Native single/double elimination + play-in | Yes |
| Mobile-first admin | iPad on the sideline, phone at the gate | Score-keeper app; admin is desktop-first |
| Pricing model | Flat per league — all features included | Tiered by team count, features gated by tier |
| Best fit for | Leagues that want modern software with everything included | Small rec leagues that fit inside the Starter tier |
Why leagues pick ScoreLM
- No team caps. RecLeague's Starter tier stops at 8 teams. Grow past that and you're kicked up to Pro (20 teams) or All-Star (150 teams). ScoreLM's per-league plan has no cap — grow the league, price stays flat.
- Custom domain isn't a premium feature. Every ScoreLM league runs on a real custom domain, set up automatically. On RecLeague, custom domain support only shows up on the top-tier All-Star plan.
- Live scoring + broadcast are built in. Real-time scorebug overlays that drop into your streaming software, a courtside iPad controller for score/clock/period, and stats that update on the public site as the game is scored. RecLeague has a score-keeper app but no broadcast integration.
- Ticketing is a first-class feature. Sell tickets online, take cash and card at the door, scan at the gate from a phone. Revenue goes directly to your league's bank via Stripe. RecLeague doesn't do this.
- Every seat is included. RecLeague limits you to 1 manager on Starter and Pro. ScoreLM doesn't cap admin users — everyone on your board or ops team can have their own login.
What ScoreLM doesn't try to be
If any of these is your main problem, we're not the right tool for that piece:
- A cheap "just a website" tool. For a one-off tournament page or a hobby rec league that will never grow, the very-bottom rec-sports tier is fine.
- A city parks-and-rec back office. Adjacent to what we do; not the core product.
Feature-by-feature
Tier structure vs flat pricing
RecLeague's plans price against team counts and feature gates: Starter caps you at 8 teams and one manager, Pro adds email but still limits to 20 teams and one manager, All-Star jumps to 150 teams with 10 managers and custom domain support. ScoreLM is one flat price per league — no team cap, no manager cap, custom domain included from day one.
Live scoring workflow
Both platforms have a scoring app. ScoreLM's is designed as a courtside iPad experience with full box-score entry, a clock and period model built for the sport, and a public site that updates as fast as the score-keeper hits a button. RecLeague's app records scores; the operational shape is closer to a scorebook than a broadcast console.
Broadcast integration
ScoreLM ships scorebug overlays that drop straight into your streaming software as a live source, plus a controller you run from courtside — score, clock, period, team logos, sponsor pop-ins. This exists in ScoreLM because leagues broadcasting on YouTube asked for it. RecLeague does not offer this.
Ticketing at the gate
ScoreLM's ticketing sells online, takes cash and card at the door, and scans at the gate from a phone. Revenue lands directly in your league's own bank via Stripe. This isn't a category RecLeague competes in.
FAQ
Can I move from RecLeague to ScoreLM mid-season?
Yes. Import teams, players, and schedule, keep your season going without missing a game. Most operators do the switch between game days.
Does RecLeague do broadcast overlays or live streams?
No. If you stream your games and want a scorebug on the broadcast, ScoreLM is the only option in this comparison.
What about team limits — is ScoreLM capped?
No. RecLeague caps you at 8 teams on Starter, 20 on Pro, and 150 on All-Star. ScoreLM's per-league plan doesn't cap team count. Grow your league, price stays the same.
Is a custom domain included?
Yes — every ScoreLM league gets a custom domain, set up automatically. RecLeague only offers custom domain support on their top-tier All-Star plan.
Which one is cheaper?
For a small league that fits in RecLeague's Starter tier and doesn't need a custom domain, prices are similar. For anything larger — more teams, more tournaments, multiple managers, or a real domain — ScoreLM tends to be simpler and cheaper because pricing doesn't step up as you grow.