Playtomic is a big booking marketplace. PaddlePals is an independent court management platform for clubs in Clements that want full control over bookings, members and revenue – with a powerful CRM, Stripe at 5% commission and shareable winner & loser certificates.
This is the court management CRM that replaces spreadsheets, WhatsApp chaos and marketplace dependence.
Clubs using PaddlePals typically see a 40% uplift in bookings by controlling pricing, peak time strategy and direct marketing instead of relying only on marketplace visibility.
Automate repetitive tasks, streamline member management, and reduce admin. Free your team in Clements to focus on coaching, events and experiences.
Members log into your club space powered by PaddlePals. They stay connected to your brand, not just a generic marketplace app.
Manage bookings, revenue and messages from anywhere. Your members can book and engage from mobile without friction.
Bank-level security, automatic backups and 99.9% uptime guarantee. Your data and your members’ data stay safe and accessible.
UK-based team who understand clubs. We help you move away from relying solely on Playtomic and into owning your own infrastructure.
Playtomic is a popular booking marketplace. PaddlePals is a dedicated court management and CRM platform. Here’s a quick side‑by‑side view so you can decide what’s best for your facility in Clements.
| PaddlePals Manager | Playtomic | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Court management & CRM platform focused on **your** club brand and community. | Large booking marketplace app where players discover and book venues. |
| Relationship | Independent to Playtomic. You run your club on PaddlePals directly. | Third‑party marketplace where your club appears alongside others. |
| Pricing (approx) | UK £ plans: Standard £39, Professional £69, Champion £119 per month, plus 5% commission per Stripe transaction. | Euro plans: Entry €59, Professional €89, Champion €139, Master €279 per month (VAT excl.). Check Playtomic for latest details. |
| Owners of the data | Your member CRM, bookings, certificates and revenue live inside PaddlePals, under your control. | Player accounts and communication live in the Playtomic app. |
| Winner & loser certificates | Built‑in PDF certificates for winners **and** losers on every paid plan (pro & fun/savage designs). | No dedicated winner/loser certificate system advertised in standard plans. |
| Best if you want… | To grow your **own** club brand and member base in Clements, with full CRM, tournaments and revenue tools. | To appear in a large player marketplace and accept bookings via the Playtomic app. |
PaddlePals is not affiliated with or endorsed by Playtomic. Information about Playtomic is provided solely so court owners in Clements can compare options.
Many facilities in Clements don’t choose **only** Playtomic or **only** PaddlePals – they combine them. Here’s how court owners typically think about it:
Playtomic is one of the biggest court booking marketplaces in Europe. Many padel and racket facilities in Clements use Playtomic so players can discover courts, see live availability and pay for bookings from their phones.
Simple UK £ pricing – built to compete with Playtomic while giving you more control over CRM and community.
All plans include VAT. Yearly plans available with 2 months free.
Start Your Free 7-Day TrialReal feedback from facilities using PaddlePals Manager across the UK
"PaddlePals Manager transformed our operations completely. We've seen a 45% increase in bookings and save 12 hours per week on admin. The automated payment system alone has paid for itself!"
Manager, Elite Padel Club, Manchester
"The member management features are outstanding. We can track everything from usage patterns to payment history. Our members love the integrated chat system - it's made communication so much easier."
Owner, London Tennis Centre
"Setup was incredibly easy - literally 15 minutes from signup to taking our first booking. The revenue analytics help us optimize pricing and we've increased our daily revenue by 38%."
Director, Birmingham Sports Complex
"The mobile app is a game-changer. I can manage bookings, check revenue, and communicate with members from anywhere. Customer support is also excellent - always helpful and responsive."
Manager, Edinburgh Racquet Club
"We switched from our old system to PaddlePals and the difference is night and day. The tournament management features helped us organize our biggest event yet with 200+ participants."
Operations Manager, Cardiff Tennis Academy
"The ROI has been incredible. Within 3 months, the increased efficiency and booking volume has more than covered our subscription costs. Best business decision we've made!"
Owner, Glasgow Padel Centre
About PaddlePals Manager as a Playtomic alternative
No. PaddlePals is an independent competitor to Playtomic. We provide our own court management, CRM and community tools so clubs can run in their own way. We only mention Playtomic here to help clubs in Clements compare options.
Yes. We help import member lists, rebuild your schedule and recreate classes/leagues in PaddlePals. You can run a short overlap where members in Clements try bookings through PaddlePals while you phase out marketplace‑only dependency.
Yes. Most clubs in Clements choose a gradual transition. You can continue accepting bookings through Playtomic while also sending members to your new PaddlePals booking pages and member portal. Over time, more of your loyal players will use PaddlePals directly so you rely less on marketplace traffic.
That’s one of the reasons we created this comparison page. By explaining how PaddlePals compares to Playtomic in Clements, we help local court owners appear when players search for Playtomic, padel bookings or court apps in the area. You can link to this page from your own website to strengthen that local SEO.
You don’t have to force a hard switch. Many clubs start by introducing PaddlePals for members, leagues and certificates while still accepting Playtomic bookings. Once players see the benefits of your own branded experience, they naturally shift more of their activity into PaddlePals.
PaddlePals uses clear UK £ pricing (Standard £39, Professional £69, Champion £119 per month, plus Stripe at 5% commission per transaction). Playtomic uses euro-based subscriptions starting around €59 per month (VAT excluded). Actual value depends on whether you want a marketplace or full club CRM.
Yes. PaddlePals gives you mobile‑friendly booking pages, member logins and direct communication tools. Many clubs link bookings directly from their website, Instagram bio or email campaigns so members book in seconds without needing a marketplace account.