Comparison

UmpCrew vs Assignr.

If you're running a baseball or softball league and looking at an Assignr alternative, here's the honest comparison — pricing, features, and which tool fits which kind of organization.

Pick UmpCrew if

You only schedule baseball and softball.

✓You want flat $149–$299/year, no per-seat math
✓You like a modern UI built in 2025, not 2010
✓Your league has <150 umpires

Pick Assignr if

You schedule multiple sports under one association.

→You officiate basketball, soccer, lacrosse, etc.
→You're already entrenched in the Stack Sports ecosystem
→You need official-pay tracking inside the same tool

Side-by-side

Pricing data current as of April 2026 from each vendor's public site.

	UmpCrew	Assignr
Starting price	$149 / year	$240 / year
Pricing model	Flat per league	Per seat (60 base, then tiered)
Free trial	14 days, no card	Limited trial
Sports supported	Baseball & softball	Multi-sport
SMS reminders	✓ Included	✓ Add-on
Native mobile app	iOS + Android	Web + iOS
CSV schedule import	✓	✓
Fairness dashboard	✓ Auto-suggest by game count	Manual reports
Ump self-claim	✓	✓
Setup time	~15 min	1–2 hours

Pricing math, worked out

The biggest practical difference is how each tool charges. Assignr's base $240/year covers 60 officials; every additional 10 officials is $40–$80 depending on the tier. UmpCrew is a flat $149/year for up to 50 umpires, or $299/year for up to 150. A typical church or city softball league with 12–40 umps pays significantly less on UmpCrew, and the cost doesn't tick up if you add a few more umps mid-season.

Where Assignr is the better choice

Honest answer: if you officiate multiple sports under one association — basketball in winter, baseball in spring, soccer in fall — Assignr's multi-sport scheduling is purpose-built for that workflow. The same officials show up across sports, the same association manages them, and Assignr's integration with the Stack Sports ecosystem (TeamSnap, GameChanger, etc.) is mature. UmpCrew doesn't do basketball or soccer. We're not trying to.

Where UmpCrew is the better choice

You run one baseball or softball league (church, rec, city, school district, adult amateur). You don't need basketball scheduling under the same roof. You want a tool that opens on Saturday morning, takes a CSV, and gets you out the door in 15 minutes. The flat pricing, modern mobile app, and fairness dashboard are built specifically for that one workflow — and the cost stays predictable as you grow.

Migrating from Assignr to UmpCrew

Export your Assignr schedule and roster to CSV. Drop the schedule file into UmpCrew's import dialog (it handles common column headers automatically). Add your umps with name, email, and phone. Send the welcome SMS — they sign in and see their assignments. Total time: about 30 minutes for a typical league. The 14-day free trial means you can run UmpCrew and Assignr in parallel for two weeks before deciding.

Common questions

Is UmpCrew really cheaper than Assignr?

Yes, for most baseball and softball leagues. UmpCrew is a flat $149/year for up to 50 umpires. Assignr starts at $240/year for 60 officials and charges $40–$80 per additional 10. For a 30-ump league you'd pay roughly $240/year on Assignr vs $149/year on UmpCrew. For larger rosters the gap widens.

Does UmpCrew handle multi-sport like Assignr does?

No — UmpCrew is purpose-built for baseball and softball. If you officiate basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and volleyball under one association, Assignr's multi-sport tooling is the right fit. If you run a baseball or softball league, UmpCrew's focused workflow ships faster.

Can I import my Assignr schedule into UmpCrew?

Yes. Export your Assignr schedule to CSV, then drop it into UmpCrew's import dialog. UmpCrew accepts the common columns (date, time, field, home, away) and flexible header names. Your season migrates in minutes.

Will my umps need to re-sign-up?

Yes. Each ump signs in to the UmpCrew mobile app or web view with their email — they see only their own assignments. There's no per-seat fee for umps; only the commissioner pays.

See it for yourself.

14-day free trial, no credit card. Run UmpCrew alongside Assignr — keep whichever fits.

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