We keep this page fair. Figures for Jersey Watch are from their public pricing and FAQ as of June 2026 ($29/$49/$79 per month; 3.5% + $1 per transaction; cards/debit only). If they change, tell us at hello@soccerclubhq.com and we'll fix it. Jersey Watch is a good product — see "Where Jersey Watch is genuinely strong" below.
The one number that matters
Take a typical $400 season registration. Put both platforms on their $29/month plan, apples to apples:
ACH bank debit — 1%, capped $6
card only — 3.5% + $1
That's about $11 saved on one registration. Across a 200-player club collecting a $400 fee, it's roughly $2,200 a season that stays with families or in your club's account instead of going to card processors. Families default to bank pay in our checkout; cards are still there for anyone who wants them.
And on the Free tier, you can collect at $0/month
With Jersey Watch, a club website and online registration require a paid plan — you can't take a payment on the free account. SoccerClubHQ collects dues and registration on every tier, including Free. A brand-new club can stand up a site and start taking money the same afternoon without a subscription. (On Free, ACH is 2% capped $8 — still well under a card.)
Side by side
| SoccerClubHQ | Jersey Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Free $0 · Club $29 · Pro $69 | $29 / $49 / $79 per month |
| Take payments on a free plan | Yes — dues on every tier | No — paid plan required |
| ACH bank debit | Yes — default, 0.8–2% capped | No — cards/debit only |
| Card rate | 2.9% + 30¢ (Pro) to 4.9% + 50¢ (Free) | 3.5% + $1 |
| Pass fees to families | Yes — on by default, toggle to absorb | Limited historically; verify current |
| Club website | Yes — real site + free subdomain | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes — on paid tiers | Yes — all tiers |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Money goes to | Your bank, via Stripe — we never hold it | Your bank, via their processor |
Card rate note: SoccerClubHQ's dues card rate drops with your plan (4.9%+50¢ on Free → 2.9%+30¢ on Pro). The comparison above uses ACH, where the gap is largest and where most families end up paying.
Where Jersey Watch is genuinely strong
We're not here to trash a decent tool. Jersey Watch is easy to set up, has a strong support reputation, and rates around 4.9 on Capterra. If your club only ever takes card payments and you want the simplest possible website-plus-registration, it's a fair choice. Our pitch isn't "they're bad" — it's that if you collect real money from families, ACH and a free-tier on-ramp save your club meaningfully more.
Frequently asked
Is Jersey Watch really card-only?
Yes — as of June 2026 their published payments are credit/debit card at 3.5% + $1 per transaction; they don't offer ACH bank debit. SoccerClubHQ defaults families to ACH, which is far cheaper on a $400 registration.
Can I take payments on SoccerClubHQ's free plan?
Yes. Dues and registration collection are available on every tier, including Free ($0/month). Jersey Watch requires a paid plan to take payments.
Do you hold our money?
No. Payments run through Stripe straight to your club's own bank account. We charge a transparent platform fee on top of Stripe's processing; we never custody your funds.
What does it cost to switch?
Nothing to start — spin up a free club, rebuild your site and registration, and point families at the new link. Keep collecting on Jersey Watch until you're ready to flip.
Do the math on your own club
Start a free club in a few minutes, set your registration fee, and watch the ACH vs card difference for yourself. No card required to start.
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