A source-backed comparison of formats, operations, pricing, and organizer fit.
Clutch
0€
Free
Challonge
6,99$
/mo
Free plan
€0 — Unlimited tournaments, 6 formats, paid registrations
Paid plan
€49/mo — Circuits, widgets, API, branding, priority support
Commission
5% per transaction (€0.50 min.)
Free plan
Gratuit (avec pubs)
Paid plan
6,99$/mois (facturation annuelle)
Commission
$0.75/tx
The public pricing and product information for Challonge was checked on August 9, 2026. Follow the official sources below before making a purchasing decision.
Yes. The Free plan includes unlimited tournaments, 6 formats, paid registrations via Stripe, live brackets, player profiles and check-in. Clutch only takes a 5% commission on customer payments.
You can create your first tournament on Clutch in 5 minutes. Both platforms can coexist during the transition. Your players register via your new Clutch page.
Yes. Clutch includes ELO ratings, player badges, and multi-tournament circuits with cumulative standings. Your players build a competitive history across events.
Create your first tournament in 5 minutes. Free forever, no credit card required.
