Swimly vs SwimClubManager
SwimClubManager has been serving UK clubs since 2009 and continues to ship regular updates. Swimly is the modern alternative, built from scratch with automated payments, mobile-first design, and transparent pricing at nearly half the cost.
46%
cheaper per year
30 min
setup time
No
lock-in contract
Feature-by-feature comparison
A honest, side-by-side look at what each platform offers your club.
From £29/mo
£649/yr
Save over £300 per year
Swimly: £348/yr vs SwimClub Manager: £649/yr. That is 46% less for a modern platform.
See what a modern platform looks like
Built for the way committees actually work: quick glances on phones between sessions, and proper admin on laptops when you have time.
Club dashboard
Everything your committee needs at a glance: member counts, upcoming sessions, billing status, and compliance alerts. No clicking through five menus to find what matters.
- Real-time member and payment stats
- Upcoming sessions and attendance
- Compliance and DBS expiry warnings
Automated billing
Direct Debit via GoCardless means fees collect themselves. The Treasurer sees who has paid, who hasn't, and what failed, all without opening a spreadsheet.
- One-click Direct Debit setup
- Automatic retry on failed payments
- Clear payment status dashboard
Works poolside on your phone
Coaches take attendance on their phone at 6am. Parents check balances in the car park. Committee members approve things on the train. Swimly is designed for real life, not just office desks.
No app download needed
Works in any mobile browser. Add to home screen for an app-like experience.
Offline-friendly attendance
Mark attendance even with patchy poolside WiFi. Syncs when reconnected.
Why choose Swimly over SwimClubManager?
Four reasons clubs are making the switch.
Modern technology that works everywhere
SwimClubManager has served clubs well since 2009, but its desktop-first approach means you need separate mobile apps. Swimly is built with modern web standards, delivering a fast, responsive experience on any device from a single URL.
True payment automation with Direct Debit
Set up Direct Debit collections once through GoCardless and get paid automatically every month. No more chasing parents, processing card payments manually, or dealing with failed transactions.
Better value for growing clubs
At £29/month (£348/year), Swimly is 46% cheaper than SwimClubManager's £649 annual fee. Save over £300 per year while getting modern technology and automated billing built in.
Designed for volunteers, not administrators
Your committee members don't have time for complex software. Swimly is designed to be intuitive from day one, with a 30-minute setup process and no training manual required.
When might SwimClubManager be better?
SwimClubManager has been around since 2009 and is a proven solution. Consider staying with SwimClubManager if:
- • You're already heavily invested in their system and don't want to migrate data
- • Your club has fewer than 50 members and the per-member pricing works out cheaper
- • You need gala entry management right now (Swimly's competition module launches Q2 2026)
- • You rely on their API integrations or third-party tools built on their platform
Comparing other platforms?
See how Swimly compares to all the top UK swim club software options in one place.
View full comparison guide →Ready to modernise your swim club management?
Join the waiting list and be the first to try Swimly when we launch.
Join the waitlistFree to join. No payment details required.