Chess software pricing built for modern registration and tournament operations
Chess67 is free to use across the product. You only pay a 2% platform fee when you sell on-platform, and PayPal support is an optional add-on with a 30-day trial, then $10 per month billed yearly or $14 per month billed monthly with 0% Chess67 fee on PayPal transactions.
Simple pricing with no software subscription to start.
Use the full product for free, pay a 2% platform fee only when you sell on Chess67, and add PayPal support only if you need it. The detailed pricing cards below break down each part, including the 30-day trial and yearly or monthly PayPal billing options.
All Product Features
Create clubs, publish events, run tournaments, manage members, message players, and use the full product without a software subscription.
- No feature-gated starter tier
- No monthly platform subscription to begin
- Best if you want to launch before you pay
Sales on Platform
Chess67 charges a 2% platform fee on sales processed through the platform.
- Applies to on-platform sales
- Merchant fees are separate
- Simple usage-based pricing instead of subscription pressure
PayPal Support Add-On
Add PayPal support with a 30-day trial, then pay $10 per month billed yearly or $14 per month billed monthly, with 0% Chess67 fee on PayPal transactions.
- 30-day trial
- $10/mo billed yearly
- $14/mo billed monthly
- Chess67 takes 0% fee on PayPal transactions when this add-on is active
Clubs, tournaments, messaging, registrations, and admin workflows are available without a base software fee.
When you process sales on Chess67, the platform fee is 2%, with merchant fees charged separately by the payment processor.
PayPal support is optional, starts with a 30-day trial, and then costs $10 per month billed yearly or $14 per month billed monthly while removing the Chess67 fee from PayPal transactions.
Comparison matrix: Chess67 vs WinTD, ChessRegister, SwissSys, KingRegistration
This matrix is designed for real migration decisions. It compares end-to-end operational coverage across tournament software and registration-first tools, not just one isolated workflow.
| Capability | Why it matters | Chess67 | WinTD | ChessRegister | SwissSys | KingRegistration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public online registration pages | Reduces email/manual entry and gives players a clean sign-up experience. | Partial | X | |||
| Pairings and Tiebreak algorithms | Directors need native control over pairings and tie-break logic without exporting into separate tournament software. | X | ||||
| Real Time Live Standings and Tournament Communication | Keeps players, parents, and staff aligned with live event updates instead of relying on delayed manual posting. | X | X | X | Partial | |
| Integrated checkout | Collects payments at signup and reduces manual reconciliation. | X | X | |||
| Parent/child account management | Critical for scholastic clubs where guardians manage registrations. | X | X | X | X | |
| Built-in organizer communication layer | Centralizes updates, reminders, and post-event follow-up. | X | Partial | X | Partial | |
| Cloud-first multi-device workflow | Lets staff, parents, and players access the same workflow from anywhere. | Partial | X | |||
| USCF/FIDE operations support | Helps directors manage compliance and downstream reporting needs. | Partial | Partial | |||
| Full club platform beyond tournament day | Teams can run memberships, posts, and ongoing engagement in one place. | X | Partial | X | Partial |
Dedicated competitor comparisons
Each page below includes strengths users often mention, where Chess67 matches those outcomes, and a migration checklist for practical rollout planning.
Chess67 vs WinTD
Detailed comparison for organizers evaluating WinTD pairing depth against an all-in-one cloud platform for registration, payments, and club operations.
Chess67 vs ChessRegister
Side-by-side view for organizers comparing ChessRegister-style registration strengths with a full tournament and club operations platform.
Chess67 vs SwissSys
Comparison for tournament directors who value SwissSys-style pairing control and want to evaluate a modern cloud stack with integrated registration and payments.
Chess67 vs KingRegistration
Comparison for organizers who like registration-first tools and want to evaluate Chess67 for combined registration, tournament execution, and member operations.
Comparison based on public product positioning and common organizer workflow feedback. Verify key details in current vendor docs and trial environments.
Updated 2026-03-14