No required subscription. Pay 2% only when you sell.
Run clubs, registrations, tournaments, memberships, and coaching workflows for free. Chess67 charges a platform fee only when you process sales through Chess67.
Free to use. 2% only on sales processed through Chess67.
There is no required subscription for the main Chess67 product. You can launch first, then pay only when money moves through Chess67 checkout.
Create and run your club without a software subscription.
Chess67 takes a 2% platform fee only on sales processed through Chess67. Merchant processor fees are separate.
- Clubs, events, tournaments, memberships, messaging, and admin tools
- No feature-gated starter tier
- No required monthly subscription
1. Use the product free. Create clubs, events, tournaments, memberships, and messaging workflows.
2. Pay only when you sell. The 2% Chess67 platform fee applies only to on-platform sales.
3. Processor fees are separate. Stripe or other merchant fees are charged by the payment processor.
PayPal and Venmo checkout is separate
Prefer PayPal checkout? While it's active, Chess67 charges no 2% platform fee on PayPal or eligible Venmo sales, so it pays for itself once you collect a few hundred dollars a month through PayPal. It's $10/mo billed yearly ($14 billed monthly) and starts with a 30-day free trial. PayPal's own processing fees still apply.
Venmo appears only where PayPal marks it eligible: US merchant and buyer, USD checkout, supported browser/device, and the Venmo app installed. PayPal eligibility docs
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.
FIDE-related rows describe organizer preparation aids only. Chess67 is not approved, certified, or endorsed by FIDE; directors should verify final reporting requirements with the appropriate arbiter or federation.
| Capability | Why it matters | Chess67 | WinTD | ChessRegister | SwissSys | KingRegistration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per-member CRM records with Club Connection | See which members are highly connected, track their full history (RSVPs, attendance, messages, payments, and email engagement), and identify families that may need attention. | X | X | X | X | |
| Bulk member email with monthly cap that scales by tier | Send bulk member email from the platform — up to 10,000/month on higher tiers — without a separate email tool. | X | Partial | X | X | |
| Responsive web interface for organizers, parents, and players | A responsive web interface lets organizers, parents, and players complete core tasks on any device without specialized desktop software. | X | X | X | X | |
| Public online registration pages | Reduces email/manual entry and gives players a clean sign-up experience. | X | Partial | |||
| Pairings and tiebreak algorithms | Directors need native control over pairings and tie-break logic without exporting into separate tournament software. | X | Partial | |||
| 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 | Partial | Partial | Partial | |
| Integrated checkout | Collects payments at signup and reduces manual reconciliation. | X | Partial | |||
| 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 | Partial | Partial | |
| Cloud-first multi-device workflow | Lets staff, parents, and players access the same workflow from anywhere. | X | Partial | |||
| Rated-event admin context | Helps directors keep IDs, rating context, and reporting prep organized without implying federation approval. | Partial | Partial | |||
| Full club platform beyond tournament day | Teams can run memberships, posts, and ongoing engagement in one place. | X | X | X | X | |
| USCF rating report export | Required for rated weekend Swiss events in the US — avoids manual report assembly after the tournament. | Partial | Partial | |||
| FIDE reporting preparation | Keeps FIDE IDs, each section's details, and report-file generation together; final reporting still needs arbiter and federation review. | Partial | X | X | ||
| Round-robin and quad format generators | Scholastic K-3 events, club championships, and small invitationals frequently use round-robin or quad instead of Swiss. | X | X | |||
| Mobile-optimized public registration form | Most parents and players sign up from phones — desktop-only forms lose registrations and drive support load. | X | X | |||
| Custom registration fields and per-section pricing | Sections, T-shirt sizes, parent contact, USCF/FIDE ID, and rated/unrated tracks need different fields per event. | X | Partial | |||
| On-site mobile player check-in | TDs and assistant staff need to check players in from phones or tablets, not one shared desktop workstation. | X | X | 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
WinTD alternative for online chess tournament management: compare desktop pairings with Chess67 registration, payments, live standings, family accounts, and club communication. Free to use*.
Chess67 vs ChessRegister
ChessRegister vs Chess67 (2026): registration plus pairings, payments, family accounts, sections, live tournament workflow, and club follow-up in one platform. Free to use*.
Chess67 vs SwissSys
SwissSys alternative (2026): Chess67 brings pairings, standings, online registration, payments, live updates, and club tools to the browser. No Windows desktop required. Free to use*.
Chess67 vs KingRegistration
KingRegistration alternative for chess tournament registration: compare registration and payments with Chess67 family accounts, sections, pairings, live updates, and club follow-up. Free to use*.
Chess67 vs ChessManager
ChessManager vs Chess67 (2026): web tournament management plus registration, payments, family accounts, and year-round club operations in one platform. Free to use*.
Chess67 vs Chess Nut
Chess Nut vs Chess67 (2026): family-friendly registration plus pairings, payments, club operations, coach surfaces, and live tournament workflows. Free to use*.
Chess67 vs Caissa
Caissa vs Chess67 (2026): compare all-in-one tournament management with browser-based registration, pairings, payments, family accounts, club communication, and storefront workflows. Free to use*.
Chess67 vs Swiss-Manager
Swiss-Manager alternative (2026): Chess67 keeps pairings and reporting in the browser plus registration, payments, family accounts, and club continuity. Free to use*.
Chess67 vs Tornelo
Tornelo vs Chess67 (2026): web tournament management plus registration, payments, family accounts, and year-round club workflows. Free to use*.
Comparison based on public product positioning and common organizer workflow feedback. Verify key details in current vendor docs and trial environments.
Updated 2026-05-15