--- title: Pitchero & RFU GMS Comparison description: Thinking of using the RFU GMS basic club website tools? Take a look at how the RFU GMS club website compares to the Pitchero Club Website tools. --- [Club Website](https://www.pitchero.com/club-website/features) [Features](https://www.pitchero.com/club-website/features) [Pricing](https://www.pitchero.com/pricing) [Rankings](https://www.pitchero.com/community) [Case Studies](https://www.pitchero.com/club-website/case-studies) [Sign Up](https://www.pitchero.com/pricing) [GPS Trackers](https://pitchero.com/gps-trackers/features) [Features](https://www.pitchero.com/gps-trackers/features) [Contact Sales](https://pitche.ro/NGmCby) [More](https://join.pitchero.com/clubhouse) [Clubhouse](https://join.pitchero.com/clubhouse) [Book demo](https://pitche.ro/XKbhmB) [Blog](https://blog.pitchero.com/) [Help centre](https://help.pitchero.com/knowledge) [Approved Partners](https://join.pitchero.com/partners) [Advertise with us](https://join.pitchero.com/advertise) [Login](https://www.pitchero.com/user-login) Toggle Main Menu [Features](https://www.pitchero.com/club-website/features) [Case studies](https://www.pitchero.com/club-website/case-studies) [Rankings](https://www.pitchero.com/community) [Pricing & Sign up](https://www.pitchero.com/pricing) [Clubhouse](https://join.pitchero.com/clubhouse) [Book demo](https://pitche.ro/XKbhmB) [Blog](https://blog.pitchero.com/) [Help centre](https://help.pitchero.com/knowledge) [Approved Partners](https://join.pitchero.com/partners) [Advertise with us](https://join.pitchero.com/advertise) Club Website Comparison # Pitchero Club Website vs RFU GMS Club Website [Sign up](https://www.pitchero.com/pricing) [Book Demo](https://join.pitchero.com/meetings/pitchero/demo) ### Pitchero is the UK’s number one digital solution for grassroots rugby clubs. We provide club websites, mobile apps, member registration and online payments.  Over 60% of UK rugby clubs trust Pitchero. “Brentwood RFC has used the payments feature to increase membership income by nearly 100%!” ![Layer 9](https://join.pitchero.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022%20Pitchero/PH-Rivals/Layer%209.png?width=111&height=112&name=Layer%209.png) **Brentwood Rugby Club** ![Screens](https://join.pitchero.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screens.png?width=574&height=298&name=Screens.png) ![](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2022%20Pitchero/Fixtures-Live-Close/play.png) ### 4 reasons to choose Pitchero club website over a GMS club website **Number One Priority** ![](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Football-Club/15.png) Serving grassroots clubs is all we do. As a club volunteer, you have our entire focus and determination to support your club every step of the way. ![15](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Football-Club/15.png) Our company objectives are to **increase your revenue**, **increase membership** and **reduce volunteer administration**. ![15](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Football-Club/15.png) GMS is NOT the priority of the RFU. They are busy running a stadium and international team. In fact, the GMS club website is an add-on free service, outdated and designed for RFU internal processes, not volunteer club management. ![15](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Football-Club/15.png) **Innovation** ![15](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Football-Club/15.png) Pitchero never stops innovating. We push upgrades and improvements live every week. We develop new services which help clubs and volunteers. ![15](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Football-Club/15.png) From 4\* mobile apps and digital match fees to player availability and member registration. We constantly build new technology to help your club. ![15](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Football-Club/15.png) GMS is slow to update, and the priority is internal RFU processes, not your club volunteers or club revenue. ![15](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Football-Club/15.png) **4.5\* star-rated apps** ![b7](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Tiger-Turf/b7.jpg) All rugby clubs can take advantage of our popular free mobile apps. Downloaded more than a million times, Pitchero has years of experience developing mobile apps specifically for grassroots sport. ![b7](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Tiger-Turf/b7.jpg) In contrast, RFU GMS has no mobile app , so it’s limited to desktop.  ![b7](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Tiger-Turf/b7.jpg) Your own Club App helps players and parents to follow team news, manage their own schedule, share availability, view selection and pay match fees. ![b7](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Tiger-Turf/b7.jpg) **Excellent support** ![b7](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Tiger-Turf/b7.jpg) At Pitchero, we pride ourselves on our support for all clubs. Those on the Elite or Ultimate packages (most rugby clubs) have their own dedicated Account Manager offering support and advice to volunteers, coaches and team managers. ![b7](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Tiger-Turf/b7.jpg) There's also an up-to-date helpcentre full of guides and step-by-step instructions on how to use all parts of the Pitchero platform. ![b7](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Tiger-Turf/b7.jpg) GMS club website support is slow and clubs often resort to a Facebook group. Club volunteers are not given priority support. ![b7](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Tiger-Turf/b7.jpg) ## AWARD WINNERS #### Pitchero consistently wins awards for its innovation and how our services help grassroots sport. Past honours have included ‘Sports Technology for Good Award’ for the introduction of Track and Trace to support clubs during the Coronavirus pandemic. ![2020 Award](https://join.pitchero.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ph%20rivals%20images/2020%20Award.png?width=482&height=49&name=2020%20Award.png) ![2021 Award (1)](https://join.pitchero.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ph%20rivals%20images/2021%20Award%20(1).png?width=483&height=50&name=2021%20Award%20(1).png) ![Fans](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2022%20Pitchero/ph-rivals-page-rfu/Fans.jpg) ## The number one provider in grassroots rugby ### 1,500+ Rugby Clubs ### 15,000+ Rugby Teams ### 500,000 Participants ### Time for a scrum down! Take a look at the key features of each platform and see which one comes out on top. #### Website #### Mobile Apps #### Membership Database #### Online Payments #### Team Management #### Venue Management #### Domain & Emails #### Account Manager ##### Pitchero Elite Club Website Website ![blue](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Join-us-page/blue.png) Professional website template, optimised for desktop and mobile. Mobile Apps ![blue](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Join-us-page/blue.png) Complementary, free mobile app for all club members, iOS and Android. Membership Database ![blue](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Join-us-page/blue.png) Membership database allows clubs to create custom tables and registration forms. Online Payments ![blue](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Join-us-page/blue.png) Low-cost online payments tool, allowing your club to collect payment for any product or service online Team Management ![blue](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Join-us-page/blue.png) Unlimited Venue Management ![blue](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Join-us-page/blue.png) Exclusive integration with leading venue management service Bookteq Domain & Emails ![blue](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Join-us-page/blue.png) Domain name and email accounts Account Manager ![blue](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Join-us-page/blue.png) Dedicated Account Manager ###### Free for 30 Days! [Get Started](https://www.pitchero.com/pricing) ##### RFU gms Website ![_](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2022%20Pitchero/ph-rivals-page-rfu/_.png) Dated and clunky Mobile Apps ![Cross](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2022%20Pitchero/ph-rivals-page-rfu/Cross.png) None Membership Database ![_](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2022%20Pitchero/ph-rivals-page-rfu/_.png) Complicated RFU System with few custom tools Online Payments ![_](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2022%20Pitchero/ph-rivals-page-rfu/_.png) Limited online payments tool Team Management ![blue](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2021-pitchero/Football-Club/blue.png) Unlimited Venue Management ![Cross](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2022%20Pitchero/ph-rivals-page-rfu/Cross.png) None Domain & Emails ![Cross](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2022%20Pitchero/ph-rivals-page-rfu/Cross.png) Domain name only, no email accounts Account Manager ![Cross](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/2022%20Pitchero/ph-rivals-page-rfu/Cross.png) None Get Started # Time to maul! Pitchero offers so much more than a basic website and registration solution, we provide complete team management, integrated facility bookings and 4.5\* mobile apps. ![Club Master Icon](https://join.pitchero.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ph%20rivals%20images/Club%20Master%20Icon.png?width=169&height=169&name=Club%20Master%20Icon.png) 2.9K RATINGS ## 4.5 ![star1](https://join.pitchero.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ph%20rivals%20images/star1.png?width=144&height=29&name=star1.png) ![MGR](https://join.pitchero.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ph%20rivals%20images/MGR%20Master%20Icon-v2%20(1).png?width=169&height=169&name=MGR%20Master%20Icon-v2%20(1).png) 230 RATINGS ## 4.5 ![star2](https://join.pitchero.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ph%20rivals%20images/star2.png?width=144&height=29&name=star2.png) ![Players-1](https://join.pitchero.com/hubfs/Players-1.png) ### Sports clubs love Pitchero Club testimonials [View Website](https://www.chinnor-rfc.com/) ![Chinnor Logo](https://join.pitchero.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Chinnor%20Logo.png?width=120&height=120&name=Chinnor%20Logo.png) Chinnor RFC “I just couldn’t imagine the club trying to operate without it. It’s just inconceivable. It saves an awful lot of time and effort.” [View Website](https://www.nottinghamcasuals.org/) ![Layer 20](https://join.pitchero.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ph%20rivals%20images/Layer%2020.png?width=91&height=91&name=Layer%2020.png) Nottingham Casuals “When we set up online payments, which was the start of last season, we got bigger income. We’ve found a formula the players are happy to go with.” [View Website](https://www.coventrycorsairs.com/) ![coventry-corsairs-badge](https://join.pitchero.com/hs-fs/hubfs/coventry-corsairs-badge.jpeg?width=180&height=180&name=coventry-corsairs-badge.jpeg) Coventry Corsairs RFC "It doesn’t take long to pick up. It’s really easy to use. Even when you’re starting from scratch, it probably took me just an afternoon to set it all up." ## A warm welcome! ### Join Pitchero and be part of the UK’s biggest grassroots rugby community. 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