November 3, 2026
RefsManager vs UmpCrew: which fits your league?
Both are flat-priced, built for youth leagues and offer a 14-day trial. Here's where they differ — multi-sport crews, AI, payouts and roster size.
UmpCrew and RefsManager share a philosophy: one flat yearly price per league, no per-game fees, and tools a volunteer commissioner can learn in an afternoon. If you run a single baseball or softball park and only need reminders and fair assigning, either will serve you well.
At a glance
| RefsManager | UmpCrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $149/yr | $149/yr |
| Officials included at entry | Up to 100 | Up to 50 |
| Mid tier | $399/yr, up to 250 | $299/yr, up to 150 |
| Sports | Any sport, custom crew positions | Focused on baseball & softball |
| AI suggestions with reasons | Yes | Auto-suggest |
| Pay rates & 1099 data | Yes | No umpire pay processing |
| ACH / Venmo payouts | Coming soon | Not offered |
| SMS reminders | Coming soon (email live) | Yes |
Where RefsManager is stronger
Multi-sport crews: assign a basketball Referee and Umpire or a five-person football crew, not just plate and base.
Twice the officials at the same entry price, and built-in pay tracking, payout reports and 1099-MISC/NEC data.
Referee profiles with secure documents, game reports and incident flags.
Where UmpCrew is stronger
Text message reminders are live today, and there's a dedicated mobile app. If SMS is a must-have this week, that matters.
Bottom line
Single-sport baseball league that only needs texts? UmpCrew is a solid pick. Multiple sports, paying officials, or more than 50 umpires? RefsManager gives you more for the same price.
Competitor details come from each company's public website as of 2026 and may change. Check their sites for current pricing.