FieldPicker vs CourtReserve: Which Platform Is Right for You?
FieldPicker vs CourtReserve: Open Marketplace vs. Members-Only Club
FieldPicker is a marketplace where any coach can find and book any listed facility. CourtReserve is a club management tool where only existing members can book within their own club. They solve completely different problems.
Quick take
If you run a tennis or pickleball club and need member management, CourtReserve is excellent. If you need new customers finding your facility or coaches discovering new venues, that's [FieldPicker](https://fieldpicker.com/browse).
What Each Platform Does
CourtReserve manages your existing club: member booking, court scheduling, gate access, league management, and billing. It's purpose-built for racquet sport clubs with a paying membership base.
FieldPicker connects coaches with facilities they've never used before. Coaches search across all listed venues by sport, location, and time. Facility owners get discovered by coaches who'd never find them through word of mouth.
These aren't alternatives — they're different categories of software.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | FieldPicker | CourtReserve |
|---|---|---|
| **Primary purpose** | Discovery + booking marketplace | Club membership management |
| **Who can book** | Any coach, no membership needed | Club members only |
| **Sports supported** | Soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, pickleball, padel, more | Tennis, pickleball (racquet focus) |
| **New customer acquisition** | Yes — coaches find you via search | No — members only |
| **Membership management** | No | Yes — core feature |
| **Gate/access control** | No | Yes — QR codes, pin pads |
| **League management** | No | Yes |
| **Pricing** | Free for coaches; accessible for facilities | Custom pricing, requires demo |
| **Onboarding** | Self-serve, list in minutes | Demo + setup process |
| **Make-up credits** | Yes — automatic on cancellation | No |
Who Should Use CourtReserve
CourtReserve is the right choice if you:
- Run a tennis or pickleball club with paying members
- Need gate access control (keypad, QR, RFID)
- Run in-house leagues that need scheduling and standings
- Have an established member base that books recurring courts
- Want members to book through a branded app
It's genuinely excellent at what it does. 2,200+ clubs use it for a reason.
Who Should Use FieldPicker
FieldPicker is the right choice if you:
- Are a coach looking to discover and book facilities you haven't used before
- Own a facility and want new customers who aren't in your network
- Support multiple sports beyond racquet sports
- Want to fill empty time slots with transient bookings, not just members
- Need a booking option that doesn't require a demo or enterprise onboarding
The core difference: CourtReserve manages the people who already know you. FieldPicker brings you people who don't.
!FieldPicker browse interface — search and book any listed facility instantly
Can You Use Both?
Yes — and many racquet sport facilities should. Use CourtReserve for your membership operations and FieldPicker to fill open court time with non-member bookings.
A coach visiting your city for a tournament doesn't need a membership. They need an available court for 90 minutes. FieldPicker handles that customer. CourtReserve doesn't.
For more on how FieldPicker helps facilities grow, read how FieldPicker helps your facility attract more bookings.
The Bottom Line
CourtReserve is a club management tool. FieldPicker is a discovery marketplace. Pick the one that solves your bigger problem — or use both.
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