How CricketClubBuilder stays free
A transparent explanation of why this project is free, how it’s sustained, and what clubs can expect long term.
One of the most common questions we get is simple:
“How is CricketClubBuilder free?”
It’s a fair question — especially when most club software comes with subscriptions, contracts, or hidden upgrades.
Here’s the honest answer.
This is a passion-driven project
CricketClubBuilder is not backed by venture capital. There’s no sales team. There’s no pressure to maximise revenue.
It’s built by experienced engineers who also play, coach, and volunteer at cricket clubs. We created the tool we wished existed for our own clubs.
That shapes every decision we make.
No ads, no selling club data
We do not:
- run advertisements
- sell club data
- resell member information
- track players for marketing purposes
Your club’s data stays your club’s data.
Community sport depends on trust — and that won’t change.
Built to be efficient and sustainable
The platform runs on modern cloud infrastructure with carefully designed systems to keep hosting and maintenance costs predictable and manageable.
Because it’s engineered efficiently from the start, we’re able to offer it free of charge today.
Free — with transparency about the future
Right now, CricketClubBuilder is completely free to use.
There are:
- no setup fees
- no subscriptions
- no locked features
However, as more clubs join and usage grows, operating costs may increase. If that ever happens, we may need to introduce modest measures to keep the project sustainable — such as:
- optional supporter contributions
- usage-based limits for very large clubs
- or carefully designed paid enhancements
If any changes are ever required, they will be:
- transparent
- fair
The mission will always come first.
Sustainability over growth
We’re not chasing rapid expansion. We’re focused on stability and long-term reliability.
We would rather grow responsibly than promise something we can’t sustain.
What this means for your club
You can use CricketClubBuilder today with confidence.
It exists to help cricket clubs operate more smoothly — without adding financial pressure to volunteers and communities.
If the model ever evolves, it will be done thoughtfully, openly, and in a way that keeps grassroots cricket at the centre.
Our long-term goal
To promote cricket at every level by giving clubs professional-quality tools without professional-level costs.
From junior teams to senior leagues, grassroots to competitive divisions, every club deserves a reliable, modern online home.
That’s why CricketClubBuilder exists.
And that’s why we’re building it carefully — for the long term.