Challonge
7.3#1 in game tournament softwareFrom $14.99 a yearFree planWebAPI
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LeagueCircuit
6.0#11 in game tournament softwareFree planFree planWebSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Challonge | LeagueCircuit |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The API allows applications to create tournaments and report scores, with listed Sandbox quotas of 500 requests per month on Standard and 2,000 on Premier. | The repository README identifies Supabase/PostgreSQL, Cloudinary, Resend, optional Google sign-in, Vercel, and Deno Deploy in its stack and setup instructions. |
| Purpose | Challonge is competition management technology for organizers to streamline registration, progression, and record keeping. | LeagueCircuit is an open-source esports tournament management platform for organizers to host tournaments and spectators to follow them. |
Challonge plans
- StandardFree
- Premier$6.99 a month
- Pro Community License$14.99 a year
LeagueCircuit plans
- FreeFree
Pick Challonge if…
Challonge suits casual or professional organizers of esports and traditional sports competitions. It may also fit communities or applications that need tournament pages, event registration, or API-based score reporting.
Pick LeagueCircuit if…
LeagueCircuit suits esports organizers who want tournament formats, team rosters, and live standings, as well as spectators following events through a link. It can be self-hosted by operators prepared to take responsibility for their own instance.