CTM vs Spond

Both CTM and Spond help sports clubs manage their admin. Here's an honest look at the differences, and when each one makes more sense.

Feature comparison

Side-by-side capabilities from each vendor’s own published information. Not stated means we could not find it documented, as of October 2026.

Feature CTM Spond
Native iOS & Android app
Free tier
Payment collection
Stripe integration
Club branding CTM: Premier and Champion. Spond: club logo
Multi-team club management
Scheduling & fixtures
Attendance tracking
Parent messaging
Read receipts CTM: Premier and Champion
Match scorecards & player stats Spond: match results and team goals
GDPR tools (consent, export, erasure) Not stated
Coach compliance / Garda Vetting CTM: Champion. Spond: police certificate date as a member field

When CTM is the right tool

CTM is built for clubs that need compliance, payments, and a real native experience.

  • You want plan tiers that grow with the club, from a free Starter plan to unlimited teams on Champion.
  • Payment collection is important. CTM's Stripe integration is purpose-built for club subs and fees.
  • You manage multiple teams under one club and need a multi-tenant structure.
  • GDPR compliance and safeguarding (Garda Vetting, coach certifications) are requirements for your club.
  • You want custom club branding with your logo and colours in the app.
  • You want messaging with read receipts so coaches know who has actually seen the team announcement.

When Spond is the right tool

Spond is a strong product, especially in markets where it has deep roots. It's a better fit than CTM in these situations:

  • Your club has a very tight budget and needs a completely free solution. Spond's core features are free.
  • You primarily need simple scheduling and communication, without payments or compliance tracking.
  • Your club is across multiple countries. Spond has strong international reach and multi-language support.
  • You want a solution with a large existing user base your parents may already know.

Pricing comparison

Spond

Free for core features, with no paid plan. Payments in the Eurozone cost 2.5% + €0.20, the same as CTM. An optional club website add-on costs €15 a month.

Checked October 2026; verify on spond.com for the latest.

CTM

Starter Free / Premier €29 / Champion €79. 2.5% + €0.20 on payment transactions across all tiers, including free.

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See CTM for yourself.

Free for up to 3 teams, with no time limit and no credit card. Try it with your own club before you decide.

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