RecTrac alternative
BackPR vs RecTrac
RecTrac is Vermont Systems' software for parks and recreation departments, colleges, campgrounds and military youth programs, with WebTrac online registration and PayTrac payments. Pricing isn't published, and its terms don't allow canceling without cause during the initial term. BackPR is free for nonprofits and has no long-term contract.
At a glance
BackPR and RecTrac, side by side
| Term | BackPR | RecTrac |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Youth and community programs: camps, after-school, childcare, classes, sports, schools and churches. | Parks and recreation departments in cities and counties, colleges and universities, camps and campgrounds, and military child and youth programs. WebTrac is the online registration site for patrons. |
| Cost for nonprofits | $0 to BackPR: no subscription and no BackPR fees. Stripe's processing fees still apply. | No published nonprofit pricing. |
| Pricing | Nonprofits: $0. Other organizations: custom quote. | Not published; pricing on request. Fees are billed yearly in advance unless agreed otherwise. After the first 12 months and at each renewal, fees can rise up to 5%. |
| Fees added to what families pay | None from BackPR. | No Vermont Systems fee for patrons is published. With PayTrac, public-sector and educational organizations can pass processing costs to patrons as a service fee, in person or online. |
| Payment fees | Stripe's standard processing rates. For nonprofits, BackPR adds nothing on top. | Not published. PayTrac, Vermont Systems' own processing, charges a flat monthly fee per merchant account plus a per-transaction flat fee and percentage, priced from your past card statements. Settlements take 2 to 3 business days. The CardConnect gateway is also supported. |
| Contract | No long-term contract. Cancel anytime with no exit fees. | Initial term set in each services agreement, with renewals. Canceling without cause is allowed only after the initial term, with 90 days' written notice before your annual date; mid-term cancellations aren't accepted. Fees paid are nonrefundable. |
| Onboarding and data import | Free, including data import. | Implementation, setup and training are billed at Vermont Systems' standard rates, plus travel costs for on-site training. Interfaces to import data from other software aren't part of standard support. |
| Spanish for families | Yes. | No built-in translations. Organizations can enter their own wording, such as Spanish, phrase by phrase for WebTrac pages and receipts. |
RecTrac details are from RecTrac's public website and terms, checked October 19, 2026. Products and prices change, so check RecTrac overview, PayTrac payments, Vermont Systems legal documents, Vermont Systems terms of service (August 2026), RecTrac help: payment processing options, RecTrac help: PayTrac sub-merchant application and RecTrac help: language codes for current details.
The difference
Where BackPR is different
Free for nonprofits
Nonprofits pay nothing to BackPR. RecTrac's pricing isn't published, and its terms allow increases of up to 5% a year after the first 12 months.
Cancel anytime
BackPR has no long-term contract, so you can cancel anytime. RecTrac's terms don't allow canceling without cause during the initial term, and after it you need 90 days' written notice before your annual date.
Free onboarding and data import
Setup and data import are free at BackPR. Vermont Systems bills implementation and training at its standard rates, plus travel for on-site training.
Registration in English and Spanish
Families can register in English or Spanish. RecTrac has no built-in translations; organizations enter their own wording for WebTrac pages and receipts.
In fairness
What RecTrac does well
RecTrac covers activity registration with lotteries; facility, equipment and campsite rentals; passes and memberships; league scheduling; golf tee times; point of sale; venue ticketing and trips. It adds a branded WebTrac site and app, text messaging, business intelligence (InteliTrac) and maintenance management (MainTrac). Vermont Systems also offers integrated payments (PayTrac), its own cloud hosting and on-site training. RecTrac dates back to 1988.
Switching
Moving from RecTrac is free
Send us an export of your families, participants and programs and we'll set up your BackPR account with them. There's no setup fee and no long-term contract.
How switching worksFAQ
Questions, answered
Can BackPR import our data from RecTrac?
Yes, for free. Send us an export from RecTrac or any spreadsheet, and we'll set up your families, participants and programs in BackPR.
Does BackPR charge for setup?
No. Onboarding is free, including data import, and you can export your data anytime at no cost.
Other comparisons
RecTrac is a trademark of its owner. BackPR is not affiliated with or endorsed by RecTrac.
Open registration
with BackPR
Free for nonprofits. No long-term contract. We set you up and import your data at no cost.