How Statside stacks up.
Desktop software is powerful but stuck on one machine. Spreadsheets are free but manual. Scores networks are great for discovery, not for keeping your own live stats. Statside is the modern middle that does all three.
Statside vs the usual options
| Capability | Statside | Desktop software | Spreadsheets | Scores networks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arena rules: the Deuce, drop-kick FG (4) and PAT (2) | ||||
| Play-by-play and box-score entry | ||||
| Updates live during the game | ||||
| Runs in a browser, nothing to install | ||||
| Several stat-keepers on one game | ||||
| Multiple sports, each with real stats | ||||
| Public team page you control | ||||
| Embed live stats on your own site | ||||
| National directory fans already browse | ||||
| Broadcast score bug for OBS or vMix | ||||
| Downloadable graphics to share | ||||
| Film study and video breakdown | ||||
| League standings & playoff brackets (League plan) | ||||
| Auto-written game recaps | ||||
| Fans follow & get live alerts | ||||
| Keeps working offline at the field | ||||
| Deep printed reports, fully offline | ||||
| Free to start | ||||
| Nothing to sign up for at all |
Full support Partial or varies Not really
Comparisons reflect general product categories as of August 2026; features change, check each vendor for the latest.
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