Comparison
Trac vs TeamStats: honest comparison.
Both apps run grassroots teams. They're built differently. Here's where each one wins.
Where Trac is better
Four real differences. Each one matters more or less depending on your week.
AI match reports
Trac generates a full match report from the events you tapped on the touchline. TeamStats doesn't. If you currently spend 40 minutes on a Sunday writing the match report, this is the biggest single time-saver. <a href="/ai">See a real example</a>.
Modern interface
Trac is built mobile-first. Big tap targets, clean typography, works with gloves on. TeamStats is older software that shows its age on a phone screen.
Training session management
Plan sessions, take attendance with one tap, run a season-long view of who's at training. <a href="/training">How training works in Trac</a>. TeamStats focuses on match day, not training.
Generous free tier
Trac's free tier covers a full season including fixtures, squad, training, and live match logging. TeamStats limits more on its free tier.
Where TeamStats is better
Being honest about the gaps
TeamStats has been running grassroots teams for over a decade. There are coaches who've used it for ten years and know every corner of it. That continuity has real value.
TeamStats has finance features Trac doesn't have yet. Subs collection, expense tracking, that side of running a team. If finance is the bit that takes up most of your week, TeamStats is the better fit today.
If half the coaches in your league already use TeamStats and you all share fixture data through it, the friction of switching might not be worth it.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Trac | TeamStats |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier covers a full season | Yes | Limited |
| Paid tier model | One-time payment, lifetime access | Annual subscription, £30+ / season [TBC] |
| AI match reports | Yes | No |
| Training session management | Yes | Limited |
| FA Full-Time fixture import | Yes | Yes |
| Finance / subs collection | Not yet | Yes |
| Parent access without an account | Yes | Account required |
| UK support | Yes, same-day | Yes |
TeamStats pricing accurate as of May 2026, verify on teamstats.net before deciding.
Who should pick which
Recommendation
Pick TeamStats if: you've used it for years, you need subs collection today, and half the coaches in your league are already on it.
Pick Trac if: you're starting fresh this season, you want AI match reports, you care about training management as much as match day, and you'd rather pay once than carry a yearly subscription.
If you're new and want to try both: TeamStats free tier and Trac free tier are both free. Run a fortnight on each and see which one feels right.