Slams or Tournify?
It depends on what you want to build.
Tournify is built for one-off tournament logistics. Slams is built to keep players engaged all season long. That is a fundamentally different goal.
The fundamental difference
Tournify solves a logistics problem: how do I run a tournament, set up a bracket and process results? It does that well. If you want to run a one-off event, Tournify is a solid choice.
Slams solves a different problem: how do I make sure my members play twice a week instead of twice a year? For that you need ratings that feel personal, challenges that create urgency, and a platform that gives players a reason to come back.
A tournament lasts a weekend. A season lasts six months. Slams is built for that season.
Compared feature by feature
An honest overview. Both tools do something well. The question is which problem you want to solve.
| Feature | Slams | Tournify |
|---|---|---|
| Create a tournament with an AI assistant | ||
| Ladder league (season-long) | ||
| Automatic player ratings (DSS) | ||
| Rating graph with personal progress | ||
| Player profiles and rating history | ||
| Challenges between players | ||
| Find a partner (match with a playing buddy) | ||
| Badges for milestones and achievements | ||
| Credits system through the club | ||
| Notifications for new challenges | ||
| Public club page (findable on Google) | ||
| Mobile-first design | ||
| Dutch support | ||
| Free player registration | ||
| Group and knockout tournaments | ||
| Annual plan available | ||
| Fixed monthly price | ||
| Unlimited tournaments per year | ||
| One-off tournament logistics | ||
| Bracket export (PDF/print) |
When do you choose Tournify?
- You are running a one-off big tournament and have no recurring competition.
- You need a bracket export for print or presentation.
- Player engagement outside the tournament is not a priority for your club.
When do you choose Slams?
- You want to set up a tournament or competition in minutes using the AI assistant.
- You want a ladder league that runs the whole season.
- You want players to have a personal rating and follow their progress through a rating graph.
- You want members to send challenges and stay active without you having to lift a finger.
- You want to reward players with badges and credits for their effort and milestones.
- You want players to easily find a playing partner through find a partner.
- You want your club to be findable on Google through a public page.
- You run several events a year and do not want separate costs per event.
Price comparison
The prices are close together. The difference is in what you get for the money.
Tournify
€300/year or per event
- Annual plan: €300 for up to 30 tournaments/year
- Per event: €40 (up to 60 teams) or €120 (unlimited)
- Free for tournaments up to 8 teams
Tournament logistics only. No ladder, no ratings, no season-long player profiles.
Slams
€190/year or €19/month
- Ladder, group and knockout tournaments
- Automatic DSS ratings and a rating graph per player
- Player profiles, challenges, club page
- Badges, credits and find a partner
A comparable price, but including everything you need to keep members active all season long.
See all pricing plansFrequently asked questions
Yes. Some clubs use Slams for their ongoing ladder league and Tournify for a single big tournament. They complement each other for different use cases.
Yes. Slams supports group and knockout tournaments, with automatic draws, schedules and result handling. The difference is that Slams also keeps players active in between tournaments.
Slams is better value. Tournify offers an annual plan of €300 (up to 30 tournaments per year) or pay per event (€40-€120 per tournament). Slams Club costs €190 per year. The difference is in what you get: Slams also does ladder leagues, automatic ratings and player profiles, Tournify does not.
No. Tournify focuses on the logistics of a single event. Automatic season-long ratings and player profiles are not part of their product.

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