Compare / DIY stack
Rek vs spreadsheets, Venmo & GroupMe
For a lot of adult programs, the “competition” isn’t another SaaS logo—it’s the tools you already have that don’t talk to each other.
| What you need | DIY stack | Rek |
|---|---|---|
| Rosters | Tabs that go stale the first week someone drops | Live teams, free agents, and invites in the app |
| Schedule | A sheet nobody opens on game day | Generate the season, publish weeks, postpone rainouts, weekly RSVPs |
| Communication | Group texts with no roster or RSVP context | Announcements + team/league chat + player cards with season history |
| Payments | Venmo chase-downs and “did you pay?” threads | Optional in-app fees with payouts to your bank |
| Standings & playoffs | Manual updates (or they never get updated) | Live standings + single/double-elim brackets, PDF export |
| Your web presence | Facebook posts and word of mouth only | Public org hub for all your leagues + directory |
You don’t need enterprise complexity to leave the DIY stack. Rek is mobile-first for commissioners and free for the players they bring in.