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.

Feature	Gumb	Spond
Pricing & use
Who it is for	Any kind of group: clubs, businesses, churches, rescue services, music, hobbies	Clubs, teams and groups, including music, scouting and volunteers
Billing	Per organization, free for members	App free; fee per payment via Spond: 3.29% + $1.00 (US), 2.5% + £0.20 (UK)
Free option	2 months with all features, no credit card, no automatic renewal	App free to use
Entry price	Pro: $149 per year or $16 per month	App $0; club website $19.95/month (US), £19 + VAT (UK)
Platforms	iOS, Android and web	iOS, Android and web
Scheduling & calendar
Events for practices, rehearsals, meetings and shifts	Yes	Practices, matches and events
One shared calendar for all groups	Yes	Not stated
Events per group	Yes	Subgroups
Event templates and custom event types	Yes	Not stated
RSVP deadlines	Yes	Yes
Automatic reminders	Yes	Yes
Planned absences	Yes	Not stated
Shift and duty scheduling	Yes	Not stated
Import events	Yes	Paste from a spreadsheet or import .ics
Calendar sync	Google, Apple and Outlook	To the phone calendar (iOS, Google)
Share events via WhatsApp or email	Yes	Not stated
Automatic time zones	Yes	Not stated
RSVPs & attendance
One-click RSVP	Yes	Accept and decline
Comment on an RSVP	Yes	Not stated
Live attendance overview	Yes	Admins register attendance
Guests at events	Yes	Not stated
Availability requests	Yes	Availability requests and polls
Attendance statistics	Yes	Yes
Export	Excel, CSV and PDF	Excel
Communication
Team chat	Yes	Yes
Direct messages	Yes	Yes
Comments on events	Yes	Not stated
Push and email notifications	Yes	Push; email to members without the app
Emails with attachments to selected groups	Yes	Not stated
Members & organization
Roles and permissions	In every plan	Admin roles at group level
Parent and child accounts	Parents manage their children’s accounts	Several guardians per child
Departments	Yes	With Spond Club
One login for several groups	Yes	Not stated
Move members to new teams or seasons in one click	Member swap matrix (Premium)	Not stated
Central management of several teams	In Premium	With Spond Club
Registration forms	Yes	With Spond Club
Automations	Yes	Not stated
Export member lists	Yes	Excel
Sign in with Apple, Google or Facebook	Yes	Not stated
Tasks & files
Tasks on events	Yes	Yes
Files and documents	2 GB in Pro, up to 15 GB in Premium	Files 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
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. 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.