# DugoutHQ vs GameChanger

> DugoutHQ vs GameChanger compared: league management against team scorekeeping and streaming. Team Pass prices from GameChanger's own page, and when you want both.

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Last updated: 2026-10-21

Facts checked October 21, 2026.

These two get compared because both are built for baseball and softball, but they do different jobs. GameChanger records the game for one team. DugoutHQ runs the league those teams play in. Many leagues will want both.

## The Short Version

GameChanger is the stronger scorebook: pitch by pitch, spray charts, streams and clips. DugoutHQ is the league office: registration, schedules, standings, brackets, umpires and a league site, updated live from final scores.

|  | DugoutHQ | GameChanger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| What it is | League management for baseball and softball | Team scorekeeping and streaming app |
| Price | Free to run; 5% on card registrations only | Team Pass $239 or $449 per team, per season |
| Pitch-by-pitch scoring and spray charts | No; final scores and player stats | Yes, its core strength |
| Live video streaming | No | Yes |
| Registration, waivers and payments | Yes | No |
| Schedules, standings and brackets | Yes, updated live from score reports | No league-wide standings |
| Umpire scheduling and league website | Yes | No |

Source: [GameChanger's pricing page](https://gc.com/pricing/team-pass), checked October 21, 2026. Prices change; confirm with GameChanger before you buy.

## Pick GameChanger if

- Your team wants pitch-by-pitch stats, spray charts and video
- Families want to stream games they cannot get to
- You coach one team and the league already has software

## Pick DugoutHQ if

- You run the league, not one team
- You need registration, schedules, standings and brackets for every division
- You want umpires or teams to report scores with a code, no app install
- You would rather not buy a pass for every team, every season

## What DugoutHQ Looks Like

![A DugoutHQ league schedule with final scores and upcoming games waiting for a score report](https://dugouthq.com/screens/schedule-scores.webp)

The season schedule: final scores in, next week’s games ready for umpires or teams to report.

![DugoutHQ league standings for two divisions, with wins, losses, points, streak and run differential](https://dugouthq.com/screens/league-standings.webp)

Standings update as scores are reported: points, streak and run differential for every division.

Screenshots from DugoutHQ with a made-up demo league.

## More on GameChanger

- [GameChanger review and pricing](https://dugouthq.com/reviews/gamechanger)
- [GameChanger alternatives](https://dugouthq.com/alternatives/gamechanger)

## FAQ

### Do I have to choose between DugoutHQ and GameChanger?

No. Teams can keep scoring and streaming on GameChanger while the league reports final scores to DugoutHQ, which updates standings, brackets and score tickers live.

### Which costs less?

They are priced differently. GameChanger's Team Pass page (checked October 21, 2026) lists Plus at $239 and Premium at $449 per team, per season. DugoutHQ is free to run, with a 5% fee only on registrations collected by card.

### Does DugoutHQ do pitch-by-pitch scoring?

No. DugoutHQ takes final scores and player batting and pitching stats. For pitch-by-pitch scoring and spray charts, GameChanger is the better tool.

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