
Are you looking for a solution to help manage pickleball court reservations at your facility? When your players can easily book courts, you improve player satisfaction and increase court utilization, which means more profits for your business.
If you're ready to say goodbye to manual phone bookings, walk-ins, human error, paper, whiteboards, and stretched staff, the platforms in this list are the best options for you.
I picked five great court reservation platforms. Which one works for you depends on what you need, so I've been specific about who each one is for. I included a video-only option for clubs that already have booking sorted and just want cameras on court. Read on to find which one ticks the boxes for your facility.
Best court reservation software at a glance
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CourtReserve
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PodPlay
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SportLogic
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Playbypoint
Complementary video software

PlaySight
The best court reservation software
The Pickleheads team and I have experience using all of this software as players and we're only recommending them because we rate each of them highly. Which one works best for you will depend on your own unique needs, so I recommend booking a demo of each one. Let's dive into the picks.
CourtReserve
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Sign up if:
You run leagues and round robins:
the Pickleheads integration handles rosters, scores, standings, and DUPR submission, so nobody on your staff is re-keying data.
You have a hybrid pickleball, tennis, or padel facility:
CourtReserve manages all three from one platform, and you get your own branded page too.
You want the most widely used option:
more than 2,300 clubs and 105 million bookings processed.
Pass if:
You just want to offer video:
you can now integrate CourtReserve with PlaySight, but get PlaySight on its own if you only want cameras.
You want 24/7 support:
CourtReserve's team is responsive, but Playbypoint offers round-the-clock live chat.
You just want to manage one or two courts:
check out PodPlay's pricing, which starts at $30 per court.
Features Available
Court and lesson reservations, event and league management, memberships, instructor scheduling, invoicing and batch billing, pro shop and POS, access control, reporting dashboards, branded mobile app, Pickleheads integration for leagues and round robins, DUPR and PlaySight integrations (paid add-ons)
Price
$159-549 a month depending on plan and billing term. Add-ons priced separately
Free Trial
Book a demo. Pickleheads facilities get a 60-day founding facility trial of the integration
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PodPlay
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Sign up if:
You want to offer video replays (with your branding):
not only is this fun for your customers, but the videos are branded with your logo – great advertising when they're shared online.
You'd like to add other specialized features:
with digital scoreboards, player chat, DUPR integration, and live streaming, you can offer players a range of top features.
You don't have many courts:
pricing for PodPlay starts at $30 per court, so it's affordable even if you just want to open up a single pickleball court for reservations.
Pass if:
You have a large facility:
CourtReserve feels like a more comprehensive software for running a large facility.
You only want video software:
if this is all you need at your club, check out PlaySight.
You run a lot of leagues:
CourtReserve connects directly to Pickleheads, which handles league rosters, scores, and standings for you.
Features Available
Court reservations, event and tournament management, coach connect, branded video replays, digital scoreboard, door access, 24/7 remote security, social/chat and matchmaker, live stream, branded mobile app, DUPR integration, app for Android and Apple
Price
$30-350 per court per month
Free Trial
Yes, you can book a demo for your facility
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SportLogic
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You operate in Australia or New Zealand:
SportLogic operates across AUS and NZ, so you're getting local support and the court software used by most of the large facilities in your region.
You need more than bookings:
memberships, coaching programs, payments, and POS all live in one system instead of three.
You run a multi-sport centre:
tennis, pickleball, badminton, padel, and squash on one platform.
Pass if:
You're based outside AUS or NZ:
CourtReserve or PodPlay will be a better fit for support hours and local integrations.
You want DUPR built in:
CourtReserve is the stronger option if DUPR-rated play is central to your programming.
You want published pricing:
SportLogic quotes case by case, so you'll need a call before you can compare.
Features Available
Court and lesson bookings, class and program management with attendance tracking, memberships and subscriptions, gate access, payments, invoicing and direct debit, POS and stock, email and SMS communications, staff scheduling across venues, financial and operational reporting, coach mobile app
Price
Custom quote based on the size of your centre
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Demo available
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Playbypoint
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You want a more streamlined software:
Playbypoint doesn't want to bog you down with features, it aims to simplify the process with an easy-to-use software.
You want 24/7 support:
you'll get support around the clock, including via Live Chat.
You want your branding to be dominant:
Playbypoint is happy to let you control your branding, so your customers get a personal experience every time.
Pass if:
You just want a scheduling tool:
the free-to-use Pickleheads scheduling tool lets you auto-send invites, collect sign-ups, and create small group chats for each game.
You run leagues and round robins:
CourtReserve connects directly to Pickleheads, so rosters, scores, and standings look after themselves.
You only need video tech:
if you don't need a court reservation system, check out PlaySight's SmartCourt video solutions.
Features Available
Integrated with PlaySight video solutions, live chat, branded website and app, display ads and announcements, mobile app for anyone, pro lesson bookings, DUPR integration, live court status, messaging between you and your customer, dedicated support member 24/7 (on Advanced Plan), app for Android and Apple
Price
$199-599 a month on annual plans
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You can book a demo for your facility
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PlaySight
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You only want video for your facility:
if you don't need to manage court reservations but you do want to offer players high-tech video features, go straight to PlaySight.
Your players want AI highlights, replays, live streams, and analytics:
whether to share highlights on social media, rewatch/analyze their games, or tag and share online, PlaySight is the leading technology for this.
You want multiple camera angles per court:
benefit from multiple cameras for additional angles, enriching the player’s, viewer’s, and coach’s experience.
Pass if:
You only want facility management tools:
CourtReserve focuses on organizing your club, without video add-ons.
You want video plus court reservations:
luckily for you, PlaySight is integrated with CourtReserve and Playbypoint, so you can get the best of both worlds.
Video quality is not a priority:
if you just want a basic single-camera solution, you can find many cheap cameras on Amazon or other online stores.
Features Available
Live streaming, instant replay/VAR Light, tag videos for sharing, branded video, multiple cameras, pickleball-specific camera angles, automated production follows play in motion, player development tools (analytics, analysis, and insights), fixed camera solution or portable camera solution, integrate your digital scoreboard, app for Android and Apple
Price
Multiple options, from Portable (no installation costs) to Multi-Angle Camera Option (over $1,000 per camera)
Free Trial
You can demo the software if you contact PlaySight
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- Portable: more for tournaments/mobility, with no installation costs
- Low Cost Camera Option: about $250 per camera
- High-End Camera Option: about $1,000 per camera
- Multi-Angle Camera Option: highest-priced package
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How to choose the best pickleball court reservation software
Every facility is unique, so I've made sure to include a variety of software options on my list. So, whatever your specific needs, you should find something here for you.
The only way to know which one works best for you is by doing a demo. I recommend getting in touch with all of them, trying them out, and then deciding.
Benefits of using pickleball court reservation software
With pickleball's huge increase in popularity, managing courts is getting harder. Some facilities struggle with overcrowded, overbooked courts. Relying on manual booking systems means you need more staff to figure out a good system for reservations.
This is why a software solution can make everything more efficient, giving visibility and control back to the players themselves. They can see what's available and decide for themselves when to book a court.
It also makes it easier for you and removes human error like double bookings, which lead to upset customers.
Limitations of pickleball court reservation software
That said, there are still limitations to reservation software. For example:
- They're not built for players.
- Not all of them offer round robins.
- They don't always have a mobile app.
- Many don't offer a social/community component.
So, even with reservation software, you may need complementary tools. We've created our own tools to help you, and they're all 100% free. See the full list of Pickleheads app features:
- Play Store App
- App Store App
- Pickleheads + CourtReserve integration
- Pickleheads Scheduler
- Find players
- Groups
- Organize games
- Round robins

Bottom line
Our team has experience working with all of these software companies and the bottom line is – they're all great. I wouldn't recommend them otherwise. It's simply a case of deciding what you need – just reservation software, the full package with all the add-ons, or just video solutions for your courts.
Here's a recap of my choices:
I hope you find the ideal fit for your facility and that it takes your business to the next level. I highly recommend trying each one out, so you feel confident when it's decision time. Luckily, you can do free trials and demos for all of them.





