Facts checked October 21, 2026

DugoutHQ vs LeagueLobster

LeagueLobster is built around the schedule generator and sells it by the month. DugoutHQ is built around the whole baseball and softball league, free to run. Both do registration and standings; here is where they differ.

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The Short Version

LeagueLobster wins on scheduling constraints and on serving any sport. DugoutHQ wins on everything around the schedule for baseball and softball: umpires, score codes, pool play into brackets and player stats, with no monthly plan.

DugoutHQ compared with LeagueLobster
	DugoutHQ	LeagueLobster
Price to run a league	Free to run; 5% on card registrations only	Free with ads; LITE $9.95 or PRO $29.95 USD a month
Registration fees	5% on card registrations; none on e-Transfer or cash	1.74% ($1–$14.95) plus Stripe 2.9% + $0.30
Schedule generator	Yes, with a fairness report and calendar feeds	Yes, its core strength; constraints on PRO
Brackets and playoffs	Brackets seeded from pool play, included	Brackets; playoffs and divisions on PRO
Umpire scheduling	Umpire crews, schedules and score codes	Not on its homepage or pricing page
Player stats	Batting and pitching stats with player profiles	Not on its homepage or pricing page
Sports covered	Baseball, softball and slo-pitch only	Not named on its homepage

Source: LeagueLobster's pricing page, checked October 21, 2026. Prices change; confirm with LeagueLobster before you buy.

Pick LeagueLobster if

Scheduling with complex constraints is your hardest job
You run a sport other than baseball or softball
You are happy with a small monthly plan

Pick DugoutHQ if

You run baseball, softball or slo-pitch
You want umpire scheduling, score codes and player stats with the schedule
You want playoffs and divisions without a monthly plan
You want us to move the league over for you

Screenshots

What DugoutHQ Looks Like

DugoutHQ fairness report showing home and away balance for each team in a division — The fairness report: home/away balance, matchups and time slots for every team.

A DugoutHQ league schedule with final scores and upcoming games waiting for a score report — 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 — Standings update as scores are reported: points, streak and run differential for every division.

Screenshots from DugoutHQ with a made-up demo league.

FAQ

Is DugoutHQ cheaper than LeagueLobster?

DugoutHQ has no monthly plan; it charges 5% on registrations collected by card and nothing on e-Transfer or cash. LeagueLobster's pricing page (checked October 21, 2026) lists Free with ads, LITE at $9.95 and PRO at $29.95 USD a month, plus 1.74% and Stripe fees on paid registrations.

Which has the better scheduler?

LeagueLobster PRO handles more constraint types, such as travel and coach conflicts. DugoutHQ generates balanced round robins with a fairness report and subscribable calendar feeds.

Can I bring my LeagueLobster schedule over?

Yes. On a paid LeagueLobster plan, export to CSV/Excel and send it to us; we load it with our schedule importer for free.

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