ClubSpark vs PlayByPoint:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, ClubSpark and PlayByPoint were level in searches among court booking software worldwide, with an estimated 9.9K branded searches each, at 5.7% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about court booking software, PlayByPoint appeared in three of the five answers and ClubSpark in one. PlayByPoint was mentioned before ClubSpark in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
ClubSpark and PlayByPoint are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
PlayByPoint, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, ClubSpark in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
PlayByPoint, named ahead of ClubSpark in every answer
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Top court booking software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PlayByPoint was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. ClubSpark was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. PlayByPoint was listed before ClubSpark in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
CourtReserve5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- PlayByPoint3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Club Automation2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ClubSpark1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Playtomic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which court booking software should I use for my club?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best court booking software options for tennis and pickleball clubs?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best booking software for a pickleball club?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pickleball court booking”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tennis court booking app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Is ClubSpark or PlayByPoint more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ClubSpark and PlayByPoint by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five court booking software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for ClubSpark, PlayByPoint. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Playtomic | CourtReserve | ClubSpark | PlayByPoint | Club Automation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.7% | 27.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.9% | 31.7% | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.8% | 31.6% | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.2% | 31.3% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.7% | 27.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 60% | 27% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.1% | 22.9% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 60% | 27% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.3% | 26.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.1% | 23.2% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 64% | 23.6% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.93% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.9% | 23.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 1.1% |
How has the ClubSpark and PlayByPoint comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: ClubSpark took it in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ClubSpark’s share of searches among court booking software worldwide moved from 5.4% to 5.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PlayByPoint’s share of searches among court booking software worldwide moved from 5.4% to 5.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 9.9K.
How did search popularity change for court booking software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for ClubSpark worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 9.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for PlayByPoint worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 9.9K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ClubSpark’s and PlayByPoint’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
ClubSpark
1 branded search term
- clubspark
PlayByPoint
1 branded search term
- playbypoint
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