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Comparison · Updated 1 October 2026

Gumb vs. Spond

Spond is a free app for clubs, teams and groups. Gumb organizes any kind of group, from sports clubs and choirs to businesses, with one shared calendar, shift scheduling and exports. Compare features, pricing and fees side by side, with sources.

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At a glance
Feature
GumbFor any group
SpondFree club app
Who it is forAny group, incl. businessesClubs, teams, groups
CostPer organizationFree app, fee per payment
Shift schedulingNot stated
ExportsExcel, CSV and PDFExcel

In short

Gumb and Spond are apps for events, RSVPs and group communication. Spond is based in Norway and free to use; costs arise for payments collected through Spond and for the club website. Gumb is an alternative for any kind of group, from sports clubs to businesses, with one shared calendar for all groups, shift and duty scheduling, departments in every plan and exports to Excel, CSV and PDF. With Gumb the organization pays a fixed price, and members always use it for free.

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 calendar for every group

All events of your teams and groups in one calendar, with event templates, planned absences and automatic time zones.

Live RSVPs

Green means yes, red means no, grey is open. Members comment on their answer, and coaches and admins see everything instantly in the matrix.

Chat, files and tasks on every event

Conversations, comments, documents and tasks sit right on the event. Emails with attachments go to the groups you choose.

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

Spond details from spond.com and the Spond help center, retrieved on 1 October 2026.

Features compared

Gumb36 / 36
Spond · stated by the provider22 / 36

Counts every feature in the table, excluding pricing and use. For Spond, every feature the provider names on its website or in its help center counts, including those that require Spond Club.

FeatureGumbSpond
Pricing & use
Who it is forAny kind of group: clubs, businesses, churches, rescue services, music, hobbiesClubs, teams and groups, including music, scouting and volunteers
BillingPer organization, free for membersApp free; fee per payment via Spond: 3.29% + $1.00 (US), 2.5% + £0.20 (UK)
Free option2 months with all features, no credit card, no automatic renewalApp free to use
Entry pricePro: $149 per year or $16 per monthApp $0; club website $19.95/month (US), £19 + VAT (UK)
PlatformsiOS, Android and webiOS, Android and web
Scheduling & calendar
Events for practices, rehearsals, meetings and shiftsYesPractices, matches and events
One shared calendar for all groupsYesNot stated
Events per groupYesSubgroups
Event templates and custom event typesYesNot stated
RSVP deadlinesYesYes
Automatic remindersYesYes
Planned absencesYesNot stated
Shift and duty schedulingYesNot stated
Import eventsYesPaste from a spreadsheet or import .ics
Calendar syncGoogle, Apple and OutlookTo the phone calendar (iOS, Google)
Share events via WhatsApp or emailYesNot stated
Automatic time zonesYesNot stated
RSVPs & attendance
One-click RSVPYesAccept and decline
Comment on an RSVPYesNot stated
Live attendance overviewYesAdmins register attendance
Guests at eventsYesNot stated
Availability requestsYesAvailability requests and polls
Attendance statisticsYesYes
ExportExcel, CSV and PDFExcel
Communication
Team chatYesYes
Direct messagesYesYes
Comments on eventsYesNot stated
Push and email notificationsYesPush; email to members without the app
Emails with attachments to selected groupsYesNot stated
Members & organization
Roles and permissionsIn every planAdmin roles at group level
Parent and child accountsParents manage their children’s accountsSeveral guardians per child
DepartmentsYesWith Spond Club
One login for several groupsYesNot stated
Move members to new teams or seasons in one clickMember swap matrix (Premium)Not stated
Central management of several teamsIn PremiumWith Spond Club
Registration formsYesWith Spond Club
AutomationsYesNot stated
Export member listsYesExcel
Sign in with Apple, Google or FacebookYesNot stated
Tasks & files
Tasks on eventsYesYes
Files and documents2 GB in Pro, up to 15 GB in PremiumFiles tab with folders

Gumb or Spond: which one fits you?

Gumb is right for you if …

  • you want every group, team or department in one shared calendar
  • you schedule shifts, duties and tasks together with your events
  • you are not only a sports club, for example a business, choir, church or fire department
  • you want to analyze attendance in Excel, CSV or PDF
  • you prefer a fixed price per organization that stays free for every member

Spond is the better fit if …

  • you want a free app without a fixed subscription
  • you want to collect fees and payments in the app, with a fee per payment
  • you also want a club website from Spond

Switch to Gumb in 3 steps

During the 2 free months you can run Gumb alongside Spond.

  1. 1

    Create your organization

    Set up your community and add your teams, groups or departments.

  2. 2

    Bring over events and members

    Import your events and invite members by link or email.

  3. 3

    Try it free

    2 months with all features, no credit card, no automatic renewal.

FAQ: Gumb vs. Spond

What is the difference between Gumb and Spond?

Spond is a free app for clubs, teams and groups, based in Norway; costs arise for payments collected through Spond and for the club website. Gumb is a platform for any kind of group, including businesses, churches and rescue organizations, with one shared calendar for all groups, shift and duty scheduling, departments in every plan and exports to Excel, CSV and PDF. With Gumb the organization pays a fixed price.

How much do Gumb and Spond 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. According to spond.com, the Spond app is free. For payments collected through Spond, the fee is 3.29% + $1.00 per payment in the US and 2.5% + £0.20 in the UK; the club website costs $19.95 per month in the US and £19 + VAT in the UK.

Is Gumb a good Spond alternative?

Yes, especially if you organize several groups in one shared calendar, schedule shifts and duties, or are not only a sports club. Gumb also includes departments in every plan and exports to Excel, CSV and PDF.

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 Spond 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 both apps side by side.

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.

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Sources and date

All Spond details come from spond.com and the Spond help center, retrieved on 1 October 2026. They may have changed since. “Not stated” means we did not find the feature in these sources. Spond is a trademark of its respective owner. Found a mistake? Let us know and we will correct it.

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