# DugoutHQ vs LeagueLobster

> DugoutHQ vs LeagueLobster: a baseball and softball league tool against a scheduler with monthly plans. Prices and fees from LeagueLobster's own page, and who should keep it.

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Last updated: 2026-10-21

Facts checked October 21, 2026.

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.

## 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 | 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](https://scheduler.leaguelobster.com/pricing/), 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

## What DugoutHQ Looks Like

![DugoutHQ fairness report showing home and away balance for each team in a division](https://dugouthq.com/screens/fairness-report.webp)

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](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 LeagueLobster

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

## 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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