Comparison
UmpCrew vs Notch.
Notch is a powerful platform built for large multi-sport operations. UmpCrew is built for the commissioner running one baseball or softball league. Here's how to tell which one you actually need.
Pick UmpCrew if
You run one league and want a simple, predictable bill.
- ✓$149–$299/year flat — never per-game
- ✓You don't need scorekeeping or game reports
- ✓You want to be done with setup in 15 minutes
Pick Notch if
You run a multi-sport association with game-day ops.
- →You need scorekeeping or game reports
- →Official-pay processing through one platform
- →Volume justifies a $1,000+ tool
Side-by-side
Pricing data current as of April 2026 from each vendor's public site.
| UmpCrew | Notch (Assign tier) | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $149 / year | $1,299 / year |
| Per-game fee | $0 | $0.25 / game |
| Pricing model | Flat per league | Annual + per game |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card | Demo / sales call |
| Sports supported | Baseball & softball | Multi-sport |
| SMS reminders | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Game-day ops / scoring | — | ✓ |
| Fairness dashboard | ✓ Auto-suggest by game count | Reports |
| Setup time | ~15 min self-serve | Sales call + onboarding |
The price tells the story
Notch and UmpCrew aren't really competitors at the same price point — they're sized for different organizations. A typical church or rec baseball league with 200 games a season would pay roughly $1,349/year on Notch's Assign tier ($1,299 base + $50 in per-game fees), versus $149/year on UmpCrew. That's not a small difference. The question isn't "which is better" — it's "which do I need?"
Where Notch is the better choice
You run a multi-sport association, you need game-day operations (scorekeeping, game reports, official-pay processing), and your volume justifies the cost. Notch is a more complete platform — it replaces several tools at once. If you're using a patchwork of spreadsheets for scheduling, Venmo for ump pay, and group texts for communication, Notch consolidates that. The price reflects what you're getting.
Where UmpCrew is the better choice
You're a commissioner running one league. You don't need scorekeeping baked into the same tool — your league probably uses GameChanger, TeamSnap, or just a clipboard for scores. You don't process ump pay inside the platform — that's Venmo or a check at the end of the season. You just need scheduling, fairness, SMS reminders, and a mobile app that umps actually use. UmpCrew is built specifically for that, at 1/9th the cost.
Hidden cost of per-game pricing
Notch's $0.25 per game seems small, but it scales with your league. A 200-game season is +$50. A 500-game season is +$125. If your schedule grows, your bill grows. Worse, it adds a tiny mental tax every time you create a game — "is this worth the quarter?" UmpCrew's flat rate removes that overhead entirely. Add 100 makeup games at the end of the season; cost stays the same.
Common questions
Why is Notch so much more expensive than UmpCrew?
Does UmpCrew do game-day operations like Notch?
Can I import a Notch schedule into UmpCrew?
Will UmpCrew add per-game pricing for high-volume leagues?
$149/year vs $1,299/year.
14-day free trial, no credit card. See if the simpler tool covers what your league needs.