Pitchin vs other pickup game tools
If you want the lowest fee, Pitchin isn't always it. Pitchin is built for one thing: a link you drop in your group chat, so players can pay without downloading anything.
| Tool | Published fee | Fee on a $15 game | How players join |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitchin | $1 per player under $15, $2 at $15+, added on top of your price | $2.00. Paid by players, you keep $15 | Link and card, no app or account |
| NextGoal | 10% transaction fee on paid games | $1.50 | Players RSVP through its app |
| Heylo (free plan) | 5% + $0.59 per payment. Paid plans from $19 a month have lower rates | $1.34 | Pays from their phone within your group |
| JoGo | No fee published on the pages we checked | Not published | Sign-in needed to book |
When another tool may suit you better
- You want players to find your game. Apps with their own player community can bring you new people. Pitchin doesn't list games publicly, so you bring your own group.
- You want the lowest fee on a cheaper game. Under $15, our $1 fee matches or beats NextGoal and Heylo's free plan at published rates. From $15 up, NextGoal costs less than our $2 on games under $20, and Heylo's free plan on games under about $28.
- You run a club with memberships. Heylo offers memberships and paid plans. Pitchin only handles single games.
When Pitchin fits
- You already have a group chat and don't want players to download anything.
- You want your full price per player, with the fee shown to players up front.
- You want a minimum and a deadline, with automatic refunds if the game doesn't fill.
- You want a waitlist that only charges someone if a spot opens up.
Want to try it on one game?
Free for organizers. Players pay a $1 to $2 service fee, and you keep your full price.
Create your gameBased on each company's website, checked November 2, 2026: NextGoal, Heylo and JoGo. Prices and features change, so confirm with them before deciding. Pitchin isn't affiliated with these companies.