Comparison · Updated 1 October 2026
Gumb vs. Heja
Heja is a team app for sports teams with an ad-supported free plan. Gumb organizes whole clubs and any kind of group, without ads, with one shared calendar, shift scheduling and exports. Compare features and pricing side by side, with sources.
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Gumb and Heja are apps for scheduling, RSVPs and team communication. Heja comes from Sweden and is built for sports teams: the free plan is ad-supported with one team admin, and Team Pro is priced per team. Gumb is an alternative for whole clubs and any kind of group, from sports teams to businesses, with one shared calendar for all groups, planned absences, registration forms, central management of several teams in Premium and exports to Excel, CSV and PDF. With Gumb the organization pays one fixed price, members use it for free and there are no ads.
Why teams and organizations switch to Gumb
For any kind of group
Not just sports: Gumb also organizes businesses, choirs, churches, fire departments and relief organizations, with shift and duty scheduling, departments, roles and permissions.
One subscription for many groups
The Pro plan already includes 20 group planners and 100 members. You pay per organization, and your members use Gumb for free.
No ads
Gumb is ad-free in every plan, in the app and in the browser.
One calendar for every group
All events of your teams and groups in one calendar, with event templates, planned absences and automatic time zones.
Reports and exports
Export attendance and member lists to Excel, CSV or PDF.
Made in Switzerland
Gumb is built in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The organization pays a fixed price, and members always use Gumb for free.
Features and pricing compared
Heja details from heja.io, the Heja help center and the app stores, retrieved on 1 October 2026.
Features compared
Counts every feature in the table, excluding pricing and use. For Heja, every feature the provider names on its website, in its help center or in its app store listings counts, including those that need a paid plan.
| Feature | Gumb | Heja |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & use | ||
| Who it is for | Any kind of group: clubs, businesses, churches, rescue services, music, hobbies | Sports teams: coaches, managers, parents and players |
| Billing | Per organization, free for members | Per team, monthly or yearly; club deals on request |
| Free option | 2 months with all features, no credit card, no automatic renewal | Free plan, ad-supported, with one team admin |
| Entry price | Pro: $149 per year or $16 per month | Team Pro: $99.99 per year or $13.49 per month (US App Store) |
| Platforms | iOS, Android and web | iOS and Android; desktop web with Pro or Pro Max |
| Scheduling & calendar | ||
| Events for practices, rehearsals, meetings and shifts | Yes | Practices, games and team activities |
| One shared calendar for all groups | Yes | Only with Heja Plus, a paid add-on for parents and players |
| Events per group | Yes | Per-team schedule |
| Event templates and custom event types | Yes | Preset types (e.g. training, game) |
| RSVP deadlines | Yes | Reply cutoff (Team Pro, Pro Max) |
| Automatic reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Planned absences | Yes | Not stated |
| Shift and duty scheduling | Yes | Volunteer rosters as separate activities |
| Import events | Yes | Not stated |
| Calendar sync | Google, Apple and Outlook | Full sync paid (Plus, Pro Max); single events free |
| Share events via WhatsApp or email | Yes | Not stated |
| Automatic time zones | Yes | Team time zone set manually |
| RSVPs & attendance | ||
| One-click RSVP | Yes | Tap “going” or X in the app |
| Comment on an RSVP | Yes | Yes |
| Live attendance overview | Yes | Yes |
| Guests at events | Yes | Not stated |
| Availability requests | Yes | Polls (Team Pro, Pro Max) |
| Attendance statistics | Yes | Team Pro (admins); Pro Max or Plus for members |
| Export | Excel, CSV and PDF | Not stated |
| Communication | ||
| Team chat | Yes | Yes |
| Direct messages | Yes | Yes |
| Comments on events | Yes | Not stated |
| Push and email notifications | Yes | Push; email not stated |
| Emails with attachments to selected groups | Yes | Not stated |
| Members & organization | ||
| Roles and permissions | In every plan | Admin and coach roles; 1 admin on Free |
| Parent and child accounts | Parents manage their children’s accounts | Several parents or guardians per child |
| Departments | Yes | Club Connect chats per division (Pro) |
| One login for several groups | Yes | Yes |
| Move members to new teams or seasons in one click | Member swap matrix (Premium) | Not stated |
| Central management of several teams | In Premium | No club admin role; teams managed individually |
| Registration forms | Yes | Not stated |
| Automations | Yes | Not stated |
| Export member lists | Yes | Not stated |
| Sign in with Apple, Google or Facebook | Yes | Apple or Google (or email) |
| Tasks & files | ||
| Tasks on events | Yes | Not stated |
| Files and documents | 2 GB in Pro, up to 15 GB in Premium | Share Word, PDF and Excel files |
Gumb or Heja: which one fits you?
Gumb is right for you if …
- you manage several teams or a whole club in one place
- everyone should see one shared calendar without buying an add-on
- you need registration forms and exports of attendance and member lists
- your members should use the app without ads
- you are not only a sports team, for example a business, choir, church or fire department
Heja is the better fit if …
- you are a single sports team and the free, ad-supported plan with one admin is enough
- your team uses phones only: Heja runs on iOS and Android, desktop web needs Pro
- you want a per-team price: Team Pro costs $99.99 per year
Switch to Gumb in 3 steps
During the 2 free months you can run Gumb alongside Heja.
- 1
Create your organization
Set up your community and add your teams, groups or departments.
- 2
Bring over events and members
Import your events and invite members by link or email.
- 3
Try it free
2 months with all features, no credit card, no automatic renewal.
FAQ: Gumb vs. Heja
What is the difference between Gumb and Heja?
Heja is a team app from Sweden for sports teams, with an ad-supported free plan and paid Team Pro and Pro Max plans per team. Gumb is a platform for whole clubs and any kind of group, without ads, with one shared calendar for all groups, planned absences, registration forms, central management of several teams in Premium and exports to Excel, CSV and PDF. With Gumb the organization pays one fixed price and members use it for free.
Is Heja free?
Heja has a free plan that is ad-supported and includes one team admin, according to heja.io. Team Pro and Team Pro Max add more features and are priced per team; on the US App Store, Team Pro costs $99.99 per year or $13.49 per month.
How much do Gumb and Heja cost?
Gumb Pro costs $149 per year or $16 per month and includes 20 group planners and 100 members in one organization. Premium plans for more groups and members start at $269 per year. Heja prices each team separately: Team Pro costs $99.99 per year or $13.49 per month on the US App Store, and club deals for several teams are available on request.
Is Gumb a good Heja alternative?
Yes, especially if you manage several teams or a whole club, want one shared calendar for everyone without members buying an add-on, need registration forms or exports, or are not only a sports team.
Is Gumb free?
Gumb has no permanent free plan. You can try Gumb with all features for 2 months, with no credit card and no automatic renewal. Gumb is always free for members; only the organization pays.
Can I switch from Heja to Gumb?
Yes. Create your organization with all groups in Gumb, import your events and invite members by link or email. During the 2 free months you can run Gumb alongside Heja.
Does Gumb work for youth teams with parents?
Yes. Every child gets their own account for their events, which parents can manage. Siblings who just come along can be added as extra guests.
Does Gumb work for businesses?
Yes. Besides practices and rehearsals, Gumb schedules meetings, shifts and duties, maps departments and controls access with roles and permissions.
Switch to Gumb now
2 months free with all features, no credit card, no automatic renewal.
Sources and date
All Heja details come from heja.io, the Heja help center and the app stores, retrieved on 1 October 2026. They may have changed since. “Not stated” means we did not find the feature in these sources. Heja is a trademark of its respective owner. Found a mistake? Let us know and we will correct it.
- Heja: home page
- Heja: pricing
- Heja: terms (company)
- Heja help: free vs. Team Pro or Pro Max
- Heja help: Team Pro and Pro Max features
- Heja help: Plus vs. Team Pro vs. Team Pro Max
- Heja help: what is Heja Plus?
- Heja help: desktop access
- Heja help: time zone
- Heja help: RSVP to an activity
- Heja help: polls
- Heja help: club admin role
- Heja help: ads on Heja
- Heja: App Store listing (US)
- Gumb: pricing and full feature comparison
- Gumb: features