Comparison · Updated 2 October 2026
Gumb vs. BAND
BAND is a free group app with ads, for families, schools and teams. Gumb organizes whole clubs and organizations without ads, with departments, shift scheduling, planned absences and attendance statistics. Compare features and pricing side by side, with sources.
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Gumb and BAND are apps for group communication, events and RSVPs. BAND by NAVER is free for any kind of group and shows ads, which members can remove with a paid add-on; each group is its own Band with subgroups. Gumb is built for organizing clubs and organizations: one organization with departments and groups, planned absences, shift and duty scheduling, availability requests, attendance statistics, registration forms and automatic time zones. 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
No ads
Gumb is ad-free in every plan, in the app and in the browser.
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.
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.
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
BAND details from band.us, the BAND help center, the BAND blog and the app stores, retrieved on 2 October 2026.
Features compared
Counts every feature in the table, excluding pricing and use. For BAND, 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 | BAND |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & use | ||
| Who it is for | Any kind of group: clubs, businesses, churches, rescue services, music, hobbies | Any group: families, schools, sports teams, businesses |
| Billing | Per organization, free for members | Free; optional in-app purchases (storage, ad removal) |
| Free option | 2 months with all features, no credit card, no automatic renewal | Free, with ads |
| Entry price | Pro: $149 per year or $16 per month | Free; AD FREE $1.99 per 30 days, 100 GB storage $33.99 per year (US App Store) |
| Platforms | iOS, Android and web | iOS, Android, web and desktop |
| Scheduling & calendar | ||
| Events for practices, rehearsals, meetings and shifts | Yes | Yes |
| One shared calendar for all groups | Yes | Upcoming events on the Home tab |
| Events per group | Yes | Per Band; events for selected subgroups |
| Event templates and custom event types | Yes | Calendars by event type, custom RSVP options |
| RSVP deadlines | Yes | Not stated |
| Automatic reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Planned absences | Yes | Not stated |
| Shift and duty scheduling | Yes | Sign-up sheets for tasks |
| Import events | Yes | iCal or CSV import (website only) |
| Calendar sync | Google, Apple and Outlook | Google, Apple and Outlook |
| Share events via WhatsApp or email | Yes | Email or SMS notifications about an event |
| Automatic time zones | Yes | Not stated |
| RSVPs & attendance | ||
| One-click RSVP | Yes | Yes |
| Comment on an RSVP | Yes | Not stated |
| Live attendance overview | Yes | Attendance sheets |
| Guests at events | Yes | Yes |
| Availability requests | Yes | Not stated |
| Attendance statistics | Yes | Not stated |
| Export | Excel, CSV and PDF | Excel (polls, attendance, sign-ups) |
| Communication | ||
| Team chat | Yes | Yes |
| Direct messages | Yes | Yes |
| Comments on events | Yes | Comments and an attendee-only event chat |
| Push and email notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Emails with attachments to selected groups | Yes | Email or SMS alerts about posts |
| Members & organization | ||
| Roles and permissions | In every plan | Admin and up to 50 co-admins |
| Parent and child accounts | Parents manage their children’s accounts | BAND for Kids app with parent supervision |
| Departments | Yes | Subgroups (up to 30) |
| One login for several groups | Yes | Yes |
| Move members to new teams or seasons in one click | Member swap matrix (Premium) | Members must accept a new invite |
| Central management of several teams | In Premium | Cross-posting and copied settings across Bands |
| Registration forms | Yes | Join approval with screening questions |
| Automations | Yes | Scheduled posts and automatic reminders |
| Export member lists | Yes | Excel (admins, on the web) |
| Sign in with Apple, Google or Facebook | Yes | Yes, also NAVER |
| Tasks & files | ||
| Tasks on events | Yes | Sign-up sheets on events |
| Files and documents | 2 GB in Pro, up to 15 GB in Premium | Files up to 1 GB each, 5 per post |
Gumb or BAND: which one fits you?
Gumb is right for you if …
- your members should never see ads
- you organize a whole club or organization with departments, not separate groups
- you plan shifts and duties and want planned absences in the calendar
- you want attendance statistics and availability requests
- new members should join through a registration form
BAND is the better fit if …
- you mainly want a free group app with chat, and ads are fine
- you also want a desktop app
- you organize families, school groups or friends rather than a club
Switch to Gumb in 3 steps
During the 2 free months you can run Gumb alongside BAND.
- 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. BAND
What is the difference between Gumb and BAND?
BAND by NAVER is a free group app for families, schools, teams and businesses that shows ads; each group is its own Band with subgroups. Gumb is built for organizing clubs and organizations without ads: one organization with departments and groups, planned absences, shift and duty scheduling, availability requests, attendance statistics, registration forms and automatic time zones. With Gumb the organization pays one fixed price and members use it for free.
Is the BAND app free?
Yes. According to BAND, the app is 100% free. It shows ads in certain parts of the service, and optional in-app purchases include stickers, extra storage and AD FREE, which costs $1.99 per 30 days on the US App Store.
Does the BAND app have ads?
Yes. BAND says you may see ads within certain parts of the service, and its Google Play listing says it contains ads. Gumb is ad-free in every plan, in the app and in the browser.
How much do Gumb and BAND 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. BAND is free to use; optional in-app purchases include AD FREE for $1.99 per 30 days and 100 GB of storage for $33.99 per year on the US App Store.
Is Gumb a good BAND alternative for sports teams and clubs?
Yes, especially if you run a whole club or organization and need more than group communication: departments, shift and duty scheduling, planned absences, attendance statistics and registration forms, all without ads.
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 BAND 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 BAND.
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 BAND details come from band.us, the BAND help center, the BAND blog and the app stores, retrieved on 2 October 2026. They may have changed since. “Not stated” means we did not find the feature in these sources. BAND is a trademark of its respective owner. Found a mistake? Let us know and we will correct it.
- BAND: home page
- BAND: calendar features
- BAND: polls, attendance and sign-ups
- BAND: chat features
- BAND: sports teams
- BAND: paid services policy
- BAND help: ads
- BAND help: import events
- BAND help: download lists to Excel
- BAND help: co-admins
- BAND help: multiple Bands
- BAND help: subgroups
- BAND blog: moving members to another Band
- BAND: App Store listing (US)
- BAND: Google Play listing
- Gumb: pricing and full feature comparison
- Gumb: features