# BackPR

> Online registration, payments, forms, check-in and parent messaging for camps, after-school, childcare, classes, sports and schools. Free for nonprofits.

Key facts:
- BackPR is online registration and payment software for youth and community programs in the United States: camps, after-school programs, childcare, classes, sports, swim schools, schools, PTAs, churches, YMCAs and community centers.
- Free for registered nonprofits: no subscription and no BackPR fees. Card and bank payments are processed by Stripe at Stripe's standard rates; the nonprofit can absorb or pass on that cost.
- Organizations that aren't nonprofits get pricing by quote.
- No long-term contracts: cancel anytime with no exit fees.
- Free onboarding and data import from other systems or spreadsheets. Data can be exported at any time at no cost.
- BackPR never adds its own fee to what families pay.
- Families can register and manage their account in English or Spanish. No app download is needed; BackPR works in any phone browser.
- Support: support@backpr.com (email). Website: https://backpr.com.

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## Start here
- [Home](https://backpr.com): overview of registration, payments, check-in and messaging
- [Free for nonprofits](https://backpr.com/nonprofits): what's free, who qualifies, and how other platforms charge nonprofits
- [Pricing](https://backpr.com/pricing): nonprofit pricing, quotes for other organizations, how payment fees work
- [All features](https://backpr.com/features): 136 features grouped by area
- [BackPR in one minute (video, 0:59)](https://backpr.com/media/backpr-explainer.mp4): A one-minute tour of BackPR, registration and payment software for kids' programs. See online registration, payment plans and autopay, check-in and pickup, parent messages, and reports. Free for nonprofits. Transcript in llms-full.txt.

## Open data and AI
- [BackPR open data and AI tools](https://backpr.com/ai): free datasets (JSON and CSV, CC BY 4.0), the public BackPR data MCP server and citation guidance
- [Youth program rules by state: childcare licensing, staff ratios, camps, background checks, medication and mandated reporting (JSON)](https://backpr.com/data/state-rules.json): Rules for childcare centers, camps and after-school programs in all 50 states and DC, summarized from official state sources and published copies of state law, with links to each source. Cite as: BackPR (2026). Youth program rules by state: childcare licensing, staff ratios, camps, background checks, medication and mandated reporting (version 2026.10, checked October 2026). https://backpr.com/data/state-rules.json. CC BY 4.0.
- [Youth program rules by state: childcare licensing, staff ratios, camps, background checks, medication and mandated reporting (CSV)](https://backpr.com/data/state-rules.csv)
- [Registration software pricing index: what 56 platforms publish about price, fees and nonprofit terms (JSON)](https://backpr.com/data/registration-software-pricing-index.json): What registration, camp, childcare, class and sports software publishes about plan prices, nonprofit offers, fees passed on to families, card processing rates, contracts, onboarding fees and Spanish-language support. Each record has a short summary of what the platform publishes, a link to the source and the date we checked. Cite as: BackPR (2026). Registration software pricing index: what 56 platforms publish about price, fees and nonprofit terms (version 1.0, checked October 2026). https://backpr.com/data/registration-software-pricing-index.json. CC BY 4.0.
- [Registration software pricing index: what 56 platforms publish about price, fees and nonprofit terms (CSV)](https://backpr.com/data/registration-software-pricing-index.csv)
- [Youth and community nonprofits by state: active 501(c)(3) organizations from IRS data (JSON)](https://backpr.com/data/youth-nonprofits-by-state.json): Counts of active 501(c)(3) youth development, amateur sports, PTA and PTO, recreation, camp and club, children's and youth services, arts education and childcare nonprofits in each state and DC, by group, including how many report under $50,000 in annual revenue. There are 171,592 nationally. The state rows total 171,286; the other 306 have no state on file or are in US territories, at military addresses or abroad. Cite as: BackPR (2026). Youth and community nonprofits by state: active 501(c)(3) organizations from IRS data (version 1.0, checked September 2026). https://backpr.com/data/youth-nonprofits-by-state.json. CC BY 4.0.
- [Youth and community nonprofits by state: active 501(c)(3) organizations from IRS data (CSV)](https://backpr.com/data/youth-nonprofits-by-state.csv)
- [Free youth program form templates: registration, medical, pickup, waivers, policies and staff forms (JSON)](https://backpr.com/data/templates.json): BackPR's free printable PDF and editable Word templates for camps, after-school programs, childcare and other youth programs, with Spanish versions of the forms families fill out. Cite as: BackPR (2026). Free youth program form templates: registration, medical, pickup, waivers, policies and staff forms (version 1.0, checked October 2026). https://backpr.com/data/templates.json. CC BY 4.0.
- [Free youth program form templates: registration, medical, pickup, waivers, policies and staff forms (CSV)](https://backpr.com/data/templates.csv)
- [Licensed youth program directory statistics: centers, after-school programs and camps by state (JSON)](https://backpr.com/data/finder-directory-stats.json): Live counts of the childcare centers, school-age (after-school) programs, camps and other youth programs listed in BackPR's program finder, by state and program type, from official state and local licensing data. One record per state with listings. Updated daily on backpr.com; each file shows its update date. Cite as: BackPR (2026). Licensed youth program directory statistics (live data, updated <the date shown in the file>). https://backpr.com/data/finder-directory-stats.json. CC BY 4.0.
- [Licensed youth program directory statistics: centers, after-school programs and camps by state (CSV)](https://backpr.com/data/finder-directory-stats.csv)
- [Data package (all datasets)](https://backpr.com/data/datapackage.json)
- [Open data copy on Zenodo (DOI 10.5281/zenodo.23577823)](https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23577823)
- [Open data copy on Hugging Face](https://huggingface.co/datasets/backpr/us-youth-program-data)
- [Open data copy on Kaggle](https://www.kaggle.com/datasets/backpr/us-youth-program-data-rules-nonprofits-pricing)
- [Open data copy on GitHub](https://github.com/DB-Shadow/backpr-open-data)
- [BackPR data MCP server](https://backpr.com/ai/mcp): public, read-only, no sign-in; tools: get_state_rules, list_states_by_rule, calculate_staff_needed, find_registration_software, find_programs, get_directory_stats, find_template, search_backpr, list_datasets, about_backpr
- [Youth program statistics 2026](https://backpr.com/resources/youth-program-statistics): How many youth program nonprofits there are, the state rules camps and childcare follow and what registration software publishes, each fact dated and sourced.
- [What changed on BackPR](https://backpr.com/changes): dated updates to the rules, data and pages; RSS at /changes/feed.xml

## Product
- [Registration & forms](https://backpr.com/features/registration): Online registration families finish in minutes
- [Payments & billing](https://backpr.com/features/payments): Get paid on time without chasing anyone
- [Check-in & child safety](https://backpr.com/features/attendance-safety): Know where every child is, all day
- [Messaging](https://backpr.com/features/communication): Parents hear from you before they have to ask
- [Parent & staff experience](https://backpr.com/features/mobile): Built for the phone in every parent's hand
- [Reports & integrations](https://backpr.com/features/reports-integrations): The numbers you need, and the tools you already use
- [Website & marketing](https://backpr.com/features/website-marketing): Fill your programs, not just your forms
- [Camp operations](https://backpr.com/features/camp-operations): From cabins to buses to the camp store

## Solutions by program type
- [Summer & day camps](https://backpr.com/solutions/summer-camps): Camp registration that opens without the meltdown
- [After-school programs](https://backpr.com/solutions/after-school): After-school programs, every school and every pickup on one screen
- [Childcare & before/after care](https://backpr.com/solutions/childcare): Childcare enrollment and billing without the binder
- [Classes & enrichment](https://backpr.com/solutions/classes): Class registration for enrichment programs of every size
- [Dance, music & theater](https://backpr.com/solutions/performing-arts): Registration and tuition for dance, music and theater
- [Sports programs](https://backpr.com/solutions/sports): Sports registration for clubs, clinics, camps and leagues
- [Swim schools](https://backpr.com/solutions/swim-schools): Swim lesson registration by level, lane and time
- [Schools & districts](https://backpr.com/solutions/schools): Before-school, after-school and enrichment for schools and districts
- [PTAs & PTOs](https://backpr.com/solutions/ptas): After-school enrichment your PTA volunteers can run in an evening
- [Churches & faith programs](https://backpr.com/solutions/churches): Registration for VBS, youth groups, retreats and church camps
- [YMCAs, community centers & parks and rec](https://backpr.com/solutions/community-centers): Programs, memberships and facilities for community organizations
- [Multi-location & franchises](https://backpr.com/solutions/multi-location): One account for every location, franchise and school site
- [Vacation Bible school](https://backpr.com/solutions/vacation-bible-school): VBS registration for every kid, crew and volunteer
- [Homeschool co-ops](https://backpr.com/solutions/homeschool-co-ops): Homeschool co-op registration, from family fees to class rosters
- [Scouts & 4-H](https://backpr.com/solutions/scouts-and-4h): Dues, campouts and permission forms for scout units and 4-H clubs
- [Dance studios](https://backpr.com/solutions/dance-studios): Dance studio registration, from the first class to the recital
- [Martial arts schools](https://backpr.com/solutions/martial-arts): Memberships, belt testing and trial classes for martial arts schools
- [Gymnastics](https://backpr.com/solutions/gymnastics): Gymnastics registration by level, with make-ups and open gym
- [STEM, coding & robotics](https://backpr.com/solutions/stem-programs): Registration for STEM clubs, coding camps and robotics teams
- [Youth theater](https://backpr.com/solutions/youth-theater): Youth theater registration, from auditions to closing night
- [Youth music programs](https://backpr.com/solutions/youth-music): Auditions, tuition and lessons for youth orchestras, choirs and bands
- [Tournaments & events](https://backpr.com/solutions/tournaments): Tournament registration with team entries, waivers and check-in

## Comparisons
Competitor facts are from each company's public pages, checked between October 10 and 19, 2026, with sources on each page.
- [BackPR vs Jumbula](https://backpr.com/compare/jumbula): Jumbula and BackPR both handle registration, payments and child check-in for camps, classes, after-school and childcare programs. The biggest differences are cost for nonprofits, add-ons, cancellation terms and Spanish for families.
- [BackPR vs Sawyer](https://backpr.com/compare/sawyer): Sawyer and BackPR both offer registration and payments for kids' activity providers. They differ most on fees: Sawyer adds a booking fee to families' orders and charges a commission on marketplace bookings.
- [BackPR vs Regpack](https://backpr.com/compare/regpack): Regpack and BackPR both offer registration with flexible forms and automatic payment plans. They differ on public pricing, contract terms and what happens to your data when you leave.
- [BackPR vs Amilia SmartRec](https://backpr.com/compare/amilia): Amilia's SmartRec and BackPR both handle registration and payments for community programs. They differ on transaction fees, onboarding cost, contract length and language support.
- [BackPR vs Campminder](https://backpr.com/compare/campminder): Campminder is built for summer camps. BackPR covers camps too, along with after-school, childcare, classes and year-round programs, with public terms and free setup.
- [BackPR vs Arlo](https://backpr.com/compare/arlo): Arlo is built for adult and professional training providers. BackPR is built for youth and community programs, with family accounts, waivers and child check-in.
- [BackPR vs ActiveNet](https://backpr.com/compare/activenet): ActiveNet (ACTIVENet) is ACTIVE Network's recreation management software for parks and recreation departments and YMCAs. Its pricing isn't published, and ACTIVE's published recreation terms run three years at a time unless the order says otherwise. BackPR is free for nonprofits, with free onboarding and no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs Activity Messenger](https://backpr.com/compare/activity-messenger): Activity Messenger is a Montreal-built registration, payments and communications platform for sports clubs, camps and nonprofits, with plans from $99 a month plus a 1% service fee on transactions. BackPR is free for nonprofits with no BackPR fees and offers Spanish for families.
- [BackPR vs Breeze ChMS](https://backpr.com/compare/breeze): Breeze ChMS is church management software from Tithely at a flat $72 a month, with event registration and payments handled through its forms. BackPR is free for nonprofits, built for program registration with waitlists and e-signed waivers, and lets families register in English or Spanish.
- [BackPR vs brightwheel](https://backpr.com/compare/brightwheel): brightwheel is an all-in-one platform for childcare centers, preschools and afterschool programs, with a quote-based Premium plan that renews automatically and service fees on online payments. BackPR is free for nonprofits, uses Stripe's standard rates and has no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs CampBrain](https://backpr.com/compare/campbrain): CampBrain is camp management software for day, overnight, school, faith-based and YMCA camps. It doesn't publish pricing, nonprofit rates or payment fees and is sold as an annual subscription, while BackPR is free for nonprofits with no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs CampDoc](https://backpr.com/compare/campdoc): CampDoc is camp registration and health record software from DocNetwork, with plans from $355 a month and no published nonprofit pricing. Camps can add convenience fees to family payments, and its processing rates aren't published. BackPR is free for nonprofits and never adds its own fee to what families pay.
- [BackPR vs CampSite](https://backpr.com/compare/campsite): CampSite is camp management software for day and overnight camps, sold as a subscription with add-on modules and no published pricing. Camps can add a processing fee of up to 3% to card payments; CampSite's rates aren't published. BackPR is free for nonprofits, never adds its own fee to what families pay and has no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs Campwise](https://backpr.com/compare/campwise): Campwise, from RecSoft, is software for resident camps, day camps and retreat centers, priced by module with no published nonprofit pricing. Its add-on price list puts the Camp module at $1,320 a year, and each purchase includes a support subscription that renews yearly. BackPR is free for nonprofits and has no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs Circuitree](https://backpr.com/compare/circuitree): Circuitree is camp management software for summer camps, sports camps, university youth programs and faith-based camps and retreats, with Pro and Enterprise plans and no published pricing. Its processing fees apply to every payment and aren't published. BackPR is free for nonprofits, uses Stripe's standard rates and has no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs CivicPlus Recreation Management](https://backpr.com/compare/civicrec): CivicPlus Recreation Management (formerly CivicRec) is software for local government parks and recreation departments and special districts. Pricing is by quote, with annual fees based on the revenue you process; CivicPlus Payments charges 3% + $0.30 per card payment. BackPR is free for nonprofits, with free data import and no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs Classter](https://backpr.com/compare/classter): Classter is a student information and school management system for schools, colleges and training centers, priced per student. BackPR focuses on program registration, payments, check-in and parent messages, and it's free for nonprofits with no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs Cognito Forms](https://backpr.com/compare/cognito-forms): Cognito Forms is an online form builder with calculations, payments and workflows, with a free plan and paid plans from $19 a month billed yearly. Its built-in payments add a 1% or 2% fee on the lower plans and it can't run recurring payments itself, while BackPR is free for nonprofits and has payment plans with autopay.
- [BackPR vs CourseStorm](https://backpr.com/compare/coursestorm): CourseStorm is class registration software for arts organizations, community and continuing education, and kids' activities, with plans from $99 a month plus a $2.49 fee per registration. BackPR is free for nonprofits and never adds a BackPR fee to what families pay.
- [BackPR vs Daxko](https://backpr.com/compare/daxko): Daxko makes membership and program software for YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs and JCCs (Daxko Operations and Daxko Core), plus software for gyms and studios. Its pricing isn't published, and ending its agreement early means paying the fees for the rest of the term. BackPR is free for nonprofits, with free onboarding and no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs DreamClass](https://backpr.com/compare/dreamclass): DreamClass is school management software for K-12, homeschool and vocational schools, with plans from $99 a month billed annually. BackPR is built for program registration, payments and check-in, and it's free for nonprofits with free onboarding.
- [BackPR vs Enrollsy](https://backpr.com/compare/enrollsy): Enrollsy is enrollment, billing and payment software for classes, camps, childcare, schools and sports, priced per location with an implementation fee and a 12-month commitment. BackPR is free for nonprofits, with free setup and no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs Eventbrite](https://backpr.com/compare/eventbrite): Eventbrite is an event ticketing and registration platform with a marketplace where people find events. It's free for events with free tickets; on paid tickets, buyers pay Eventbrite's ticketing fees by default, and nonprofits get no discount on those fees. BackPR is free for nonprofits, never adds its own fee to what families pay, and is built for youth program registration.
- [BackPR vs FunJoin](https://backpr.com/compare/funjoin): FunJoin is registration and staff-app software for day and overnight camps, after-school and childcare, sold by quote with a one-year auto-renewing agreement. BackPR is free for nonprofits, publishes its terms and has no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs Givebutter](https://backpr.com/compare/givebutter): Givebutter is a fundraising platform for organizations, covering donation forms, ticketed events, auctions and a donor CRM. It's free when donor tips are on: checkout asks payers for an optional tip, and Givebutter covers processing fees they don't cover. BackPR is also free for nonprofits and is built for youth program registration, with family accounts, waitlists and e-signed waivers.
- [BackPR vs Google Forms](https://backpr.com/compare/google-forms): Google Forms is Google's form and survey tool, part of Google Workspace and free with a Google account. It doesn't collect payments, while BackPR handles registration and payments for youth programs and is free for nonprofits.
- [BackPR vs GotSport](https://backpr.com/compare/gotsport): GotSport, from GotSoccer, is software for clubs, leagues, tournaments, governing bodies and referees. Pricing isn't published; its terms set a nonrefundable software fee per registration or team that can be charged to families and require exclusive use during the term. BackPR is free for nonprofits and never adds its own fee to what families pay.
- [BackPR vs Homeroom](https://backpr.com/compare/homeroom): Homeroom runs registration and billing for school enrichment, extended care and camps. It's free for schools and PTOs because it adds its own service fee to what families pay. BackPR is free for nonprofits and never adds a BackPR fee to what families pay.
- [BackPR vs iClassPro](https://backpr.com/compare/iclasspro): iClassPro is class management software for gymnastics, cheer, swim and dance schools, priced per location from $139 a month. BackPR is free for nonprofits, uses Stripe's standard processing rates and has no long-term commitment.
- [BackPR vs Jackrabbit Class](https://backpr.com/compare/jackrabbit-class): Jackrabbit Class is class management software for dance, swim, gymnastics, cheer and music programs, priced by total student count. Like BackPR it has no contracts or setup fees; BackPR is also free for nonprofits and offers Spanish for families.
- [BackPR vs Jotform](https://backpr.com/compare/jotform): Jotform is a general-purpose form builder with payment integrations, priced by plan with monthly limits on submissions and payments; approved nonprofits get 50% off. BackPR is free for nonprofits however many families register, and it's built for youth programs, with family accounts, payment plans and check-in.
- [BackPR vs Kangarootime](https://backpr.com/compare/kangarootime): Kangarootime is childcare management software for multi-location centers and before- and after-school programs, covering billing, enrollment, staff and a parent app. It doesn't publish pricing, and its agreements renew yearly unless canceled 90 days ahead. BackPR is free for nonprofits, uses Stripe's standard rates and has no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs LeagueApps](https://backpr.com/compare/leagueapps): LeagueApps is a youth sports management platform with no subscription: it keeps a percentage of each online payment and charges a one-time setup fee. BackPR is free for nonprofits and adds nothing to their Stripe rates, and onboarding and data import are free.
- [BackPR vs Lillio](https://backpr.com/compare/himama): Lillio (formerly HiMama) is childcare center software for early childhood programs, covering center management, billing, a family app and curriculum. It doesn't publish pricing or contract terms, while BackPR is free for nonprofits, has no long-term contract and offers full Spanish registration for families.
- [BackPR vs Mindbody](https://backpr.com/compare/mindbody): Mindbody is business software for fitness, wellness and beauty businesses, including dance studios and martial arts schools. In the US it starts at $79 a month per location, plus card processing fees and a fee when the Mindbody app brings you a new client. BackPR is free for nonprofits, uses Stripe's standard rates and has no minimum term.
- [BackPR vs nextRec](https://backpr.com/compare/nextrec): nextRec (formerly Xplor Recreation and PerfectMind) is software for parks and recreation departments, community centers, YMCAs, camps and classes. It publishes no pricing, nonprofit or otherwise, and its terms charge setup fees and a monthly fee per user license. BackPR is free for nonprofits, with free onboarding and no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs OTTO SPORT](https://backpr.com/compare/demosphere): OTTO SPORT (formerly Demosphere) is club and league software for youth sports clubs, leagues and multi-sport organizations. Pricing isn't published, the default term renews yearly, and clubs can pass an OTTO service fee to families in place of processing fees. BackPR is free for nonprofits and never adds its own fee to what families pay.
- [BackPR vs Pembee](https://backpr.com/compare/pembee): Pembee is a UK-based booking tool for clubs, holiday camps, after-school providers and studios, with plans from $45 a month and a 0.59% fee on card payments. BackPR serves US programs, is free for nonprofits and offers Spanish for families.
- [BackPR vs Pike13](https://backpr.com/compare/pike13): Pike13 is scheduling and billing software for class, lesson and appointment businesses, including kids' programs, from $139 a month billed yearly. Its subscriptions are annual contracts with an early termination fee. BackPR is free for nonprofits, has no long-term contract and lets families register in English or Spanish.
- [BackPR vs Planning Center Registrations](https://backpr.com/compare/planning-center): Planning Center Registrations takes sign-ups and payments for church events like VBS, camps and retreats in Planning Center's church management system. It's priced by your biggest event, from free for 5 attendees to $239 a month, and its buttons and emails are English only. BackPR is free for nonprofits and lets families register in English or Spanish.
- [BackPR vs Playground](https://backpr.com/compare/playground): Playground is all-in-one childcare software for home-based programs, centers, multi-site groups, Head Start, before- and after-care and camps. It doesn't publish pricing or processing rates, and its paid subscriptions renew automatically. BackPR is free for nonprofits, uses Stripe's standard rates and has no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs PlayMetrics](https://backpr.com/compare/playmetrics): PlayMetrics is youth sports software for clubs, leagues, tournaments and governing bodies, and it now also owns SportsEngine and Sports Connect. Pricing is by quote, its terms renew automatically, and payments run through its own payment platform. BackPR is free for nonprofits, uses Stripe's standard rates and has no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs Procare](https://backpr.com/compare/procare): Procare is child care management software for centers, in-home daycares, Head Start and before- and after-school programs, with quote-based pricing and its own payment processing. BackPR is free for nonprofits, uses Stripe's standard rates and has no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs Pushpay ChMS](https://backpr.com/compare/pushpay-chms): Pushpay ChMS (formerly Church Community Builder) is church management software that takes event registrations and payments through forms, alongside Pushpay's giving and church apps. Pricing is by quote, with 1- to 3-year contracts. BackPR is free for nonprofits, has no long-term contract and lets families register in English or Spanish.
- [BackPR vs Realm](https://backpr.com/compare/realm): Realm, from ACS Technologies, is church management software with event registration, online payments through Vanco, check-in and optional accounting. Its staff-only Inform plan is $49 a month; other plans and processing rates aren't published. BackPR is free for nonprofits, with free onboarding and data import.
- [BackPR vs RecDesk](https://backpr.com/compare/recdesk): RecDesk is recreation management software for parks and recreation departments, community centers, aquatic centers, schools and nonprofits, with yearly plans from $3,835 that include every module and free training. BackPR is free for nonprofits, with no subscription, and lets families register in English or Spanish.
- [BackPR vs RecTrac](https://backpr.com/compare/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.
- [BackPR vs SignUpGenius](https://backpr.com/compare/signupgenius): SignUpGenius is an online sign-up tool for volunteers, events and groups, with payment pages for dues, tickets, fundraisers, forms and waivers. It has a free plan, and by default its card fee of 3.95% + $0.95 is added to the payer's total. BackPR is free for nonprofits, never adds its own fee to what families pay, and is built for youth program registration.
- [BackPR vs SportsEngine](https://backpr.com/compare/sportsengine): SportsEngine HQ, now part of PlayMetrics, is club and league software with a free version and a Premium plan at $69 a month, plus a management fee on every payment. BackPR is free for nonprofits, uses Stripe's standard rates and has no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs Stack Sports](https://backpr.com/compare/stack-sports): Stack Sports runs Sports Connect (part of PlayMetrics since 2025), registration and league software for local clubs, leagues and governing bodies. Pricing isn't published, families pay a nonrefundable service fee and Stack handles all card processing. BackPR is free for nonprofits and never adds its own fee to what families pay.
- [BackPR vs Tadpoles](https://backpr.com/compare/tadpoles): Tadpoles, from Teaching Strategies, is childcare center software for daily reports, family messaging, attendance and tuition billing. Its pricing page lists $2.25 per active child per month and no nonprofit pricing; Family Billing costs 2.8% + $0.30 per US card payment. BackPR is free for nonprofits and lets families register in English or Spanish.
- [BackPR vs TeamLinkt](https://backpr.com/compare/teamlinkt): TeamLinkt is sports management software for clubs, leagues and associations. Its Core plan has no subscription: TeamLinkt earns an unpublished fee on each transaction, and organizations can pass that fee to families at checkout. BackPR is free for nonprofits, with card payments at Stripe's standard rates and nothing added by BackPR.
- [BackPR vs TeamSnap](https://backpr.com/compare/teamsnap): TeamSnap is youth sports software for clubs, leagues and teams. Club and league pricing is custom, and single teams can start on a free plan. BackPR is free for nonprofits, never adds its own fee to what families pay, and has no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs UltraCamp](https://backpr.com/compare/ultracamp): UltraCamp is camp management software for resident, day and family camps and retreat centers, with published monthly plans. It charges a setup fee and per-person overages on a one-year auto-renewing term, while BackPR is free for nonprofits with free setup and no long-term contract.
- [BackPR vs WildApricot](https://backpr.com/compare/wild-apricot): WildApricot is membership management software for associations, clubs, chambers and nonprofits, covering a member database, website, events, email and payments. Plans are priced by number of contacts, from $66 a month billed monthly. BackPR is free for nonprofits, built for youth program registration, and lets families register in English or Spanish.
- [BackPR vs Zeffy](https://backpr.com/compare/zeffy): Zeffy is a free fundraising platform for nonprofits, covering donations, event ticketing, memberships and online stores, and it's funded by optional contributions that payers can add at checkout. BackPR is also free for nonprofits and is built for youth program registration, with payment plans, waitlists and e-signed waivers, which Zeffy's help center says it doesn't have built in.

## Resources
- [Free registration software for nonprofits: 12 options compared](https://backpr.com/resources/free-registration-software-for-nonprofits): What's really free in 12 registration and form tools nonprofits use, from BackPR and Zeffy to Google Forms: limits, card fees and who each one fits.
- [Youth and community program nonprofits in every state (2026)](https://backpr.com/resources/nonprofits-by-state): 171,592 active 501(c)(3) nonprofits in youth development, sports, recreation, PTAs and childcare, by state and category, from IRS data. Free to reuse.
- [The State of Youth Programs 2026](https://backpr.com/resources/state-of-youth-programs-2026): A data report on who runs US youth programs, the rules they follow, what platforms publish about price and what they add at checkout. Free to reuse.
- [Find a youth program](https://backpr.com/find): search childcare centers, school-age programs and camps by city or ZIP code, in the states that publish official program data
- [Press kit and chart downloads](https://backpr.com/press): Key statistics, charts and citation for BackPR's 2026 report on youth programs, plus how to reach us with questions about the data.
- [BackPR for Umbrella Organizations](https://backpr.com/partners): Umbrella organizations can share a free registration and payment option with registered nonprofit members. No BackPR fees, free setup and import.
- [Statewide afterschool networks](https://backpr.com/partners/afterschool-networks): Share a free option with the school-based sites, community centers and small providers in your network.
- [Camp associations](https://backpr.com/partners/camp-associations): Give member day and overnight camps a free option for the registered nonprofits, plus a quote path for for-profit camps.
- [Faith organizations](https://backpr.com/partners/faith-organizations): Support congregations, youth offices and camp associations with a free option for registered nonprofit ministries.
- [Youth sports leagues](https://backpr.com/partners/youth-sports-leagues): Offer registered nonprofit clubs a free way to register players and take card payments, with a quote path for for-profit clubs.
- [Fiscal sponsors](https://backpr.com/partners/fiscal-sponsors): Give sponsored projects a clear registration and payment option, with eligibility confirmed at sign-up.
- [National youth organizations](https://backpr.com/partners/national-youth-organizations): Give local affiliates a free option they can adopt on their own, without a national contract or rollout.
- [PTA councils](https://backpr.com/partners/pta-councils): Share a free option with the local PTAs you support that are registered nonprofits, plus a quote path for units that are not.
- [Share kit](https://backpr.com/partners/share-kit): Ready-to-paste descriptions, newsletter text, social posts, images and embeddable tools for sharing free youth program forms and state rules.
- [Glossary of registration and payment terms](https://backpr.com/resources/glossary)
- [Free templates for youth programs](https://backpr.com/resources/templates): 28 free forms, logs, policies and plans for camps, after-school programs and classes, as PDF and Word files: registration, pickup, medical and more.
- [Youth program rules by state](https://backpr.com/resources/states): State-by-state rules for camps, after-school programs and childcare: licensing, staff-to-child ratios, background checks, medication and mandated reporting.
- [Child care staff-to-child ratios by state](https://backpr.com/resources/child-care-ratios-by-state): Daycare and child care staff-to-child ratios for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds and school-age children in every state and DC, with official sources.
- [Mandated reporter laws by state](https://backpr.com/resources/mandated-reporter-laws-by-state): Who must report suspected child abuse in each state and DC, which states require everyone to report and each state's hotline, with official sources.
- [Summer camp license requirements by state](https://backpr.com/resources/summer-camp-license-requirements-by-state): Which states require a license or permit for summer camps, which cover only some camp types and which have none, with each state's agency and official sources.
- [Child care background check requirements by state](https://backpr.com/resources/child-care-background-checks-by-state): The background checks child care staff need in each state and DC, from fingerprint checks to sex offender and abuse registry checks, with official sources.
- [Open Youth Registration format](https://backpr.com/open-youth-registration): A free, open format for youth registration data: families, health, pickup, consents, programs and payments, with JSON schemas and CSV templates.
- [BackPR for AI assistants (MCP server)](https://backpr.com/mcp): Connect BackPR to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code with MCP. Admins run programs, payments and messages from a chat. Parents register and pay.
- [Brand assets, logos and product images](https://backpr.com/brand)
- [Registration software pricing 2026](https://backpr.com/resources/registration-software-pricing): what 20 platforms publish about price and nonprofit costs
- [How to choose registration software](https://backpr.com/resources/choosing-registration-software): The questions to ask before you pick registration software for a camp, after-school or youth program: pricing model, card fees, contracts, data and families.
- [Credit card fees: absorb or pass on?](https://backpr.com/resources/card-fees-absorb-or-pass-on): How credit card fees work for camps and youth programs, what passing them on really costs families, and how to decide. With a free calculator.
- [Online payments for nonprofit programs](https://backpr.com/resources/online-payments-for-nonprofit-programs): A plain guide for nonprofit camps, after-school and youth programs: card fees, deposits and payment plans, scholarships, refunds, and what to ask your software.
- [Registration form checklist](https://backpr.com/resources/registration-form-checklist): What to ask on a youth program registration form: child and parent details, emergency contacts, authorized pickup, health information and permissions.
- [Switching from Google Forms and spreadsheets](https://backpr.com/resources/switch-from-google-forms-and-spreadsheets): How to tell your program has outgrown Google Forms and spreadsheets, and how to switch to registration software before next season without losing data.
- [How to start a summer camp](https://backpr.com/resources/how-to-start-a-summer-camp): How to start a day or overnight summer camp: licensing, insurance, location, budget and pricing, staff ratios, forms, registration and your first week.
- [How to start an after-school program](https://backpr.com/resources/how-to-start-an-after-school-program): How to start an after-school program: needs assessment, partners, licensing, funding and grants, schedule, staff, pickup safety and attendance tracking.
- [Hiring camp counselors](https://backpr.com/resources/hiring-camp-counselors): How to hire camp counselors: the job description, where to recruit, interviews, background and reference checks, training week, ratios and retention.
- [Raising scholarship money](https://backpr.com/resources/raising-scholarship-money): Where to find scholarship money for camps and youth programs, how to ask, a simple sliding scale, keeping families' privacy and reporting back to donors.
- [Childcare tax receipts](https://backpr.com/resources/childcare-tax-receipts): What to put on childcare receipts and year-end statements so parents can claim the dependent care credit or FSA, with 2026 IRS limits and camp rules.
- [VBS registration](https://backpr.com/resources/vbs-registration): How to plan VBS registration: when to open, what to ask on the form, volunteer screening, crews by grade, allergies and safe pickup. With free templates.
- [Summer camp budget](https://backpr.com/resources/summer-camp-budget): Build a summer camp budget line by line: revenue, staff and payroll taxes, scholarships, card fees, break-even price and cash flow, with a worked example.
- [How to start a daycare](https://backpr.com/resources/how-to-start-a-daycare): How to start a daycare center or home daycare: state license requirements, inspections, staff and ratios, tuition, subsidies and the food program.
- [How to start a youth sports league](https://backpr.com/resources/how-to-start-a-youth-sports-league): How to start a youth soccer, basketball or baseball league: governing bodies, nonprofit status, insurance, fields, coaches, safety laws and registration.
- [Nonprofit status checker](https://backpr.com/tools/nonprofit-eligibility-checker): Check whether the IRS lists an organization as tax-exempt, by EIN or by name and state, and see whether it qualifies for free BackPR.
- [Credit card fee calculator](https://backpr.com/tools/card-fee-calculator): See what credit card processing fees cost your program, and what families pay if you pass the fee on. Free calculator, no sign-up.
- [Payment plan calculator](https://backpr.com/tools/payment-plan-calculator): Split a camp or program fee into a deposit and equal payments, with dates. Free payment plan calculator, no sign-up.
- [Sibling discount calculator](https://backpr.com/tools/sibling-discount-calculator): Calculate family totals with a second-child discount and one discount for every child after that. Percent or dollar discounts. Free calculator.
- [Camp price calculator](https://backpr.com/tools/camp-price-calculator): Find the price per child that covers your camp or program costs, after grants, scholarship spots and credit card fees. Free calculator, no sign-up.
- [Scholarship budget calculator](https://backpr.com/tools/scholarship-budget-calculator): Figure out what your program's scholarships will cost, how many children your funds cover and how much you still need to raise. Free, no sign-up.
- [Enrollment forecast calculator](https://backpr.com/tools/enrollment-forecast-calculator): Estimate next season's enrollment, waitlist and revenue from last year's numbers, your return rate and new sign-ups. Free calculator, no sign-up.
- [Grant budget calculator](https://backpr.com/tools/grant-budget-calculator): Build a simple program budget for a grant: wages, fringe, supplies, indirect costs, cost per child and the amount to request. Free, no sign-up.
- [Childcare receipt generator](https://backpr.com/tools/childcare-receipt-generator): Make a printable childcare receipt parents can use for a dependent care FSA or the federal child and dependent care credit. Free, no sign-up.
- [Staff-to-child ratio calculator](https://backpr.com/tools/staff-ratio-calculator): Pick your state and enter how many children you have by age. See how many staff its child care center ratios require, with the rule and source.
- [Family profile for camps and programs](https://backpr.com/tools/family-profile): Enter your kids' allergies, medications, emergency contacts and pickup list once. Print a summary to copy from or hand in. Free and private.
- [Registration data converter](https://backpr.com/tools/registration-data-converter): Turn a registration spreadsheet into a checked Open Youth Registration file, or check an existing file. Free, runs in your browser, nothing uploaded.
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- [Jumbula pricing, explained](https://backpr.com/compare/jumbula/pricing): checked October 11, 2026
- [Regpack pricing, explained](https://backpr.com/compare/regpack/pricing): checked October 11, 2026
- [Sawyer pricing, explained](https://backpr.com/compare/sawyer/pricing): checked October 11, 2026
- [Amilia SmartRec pricing, explained](https://backpr.com/compare/amilia/pricing): checked October 11, 2026
- [Campminder pricing, explained](https://backpr.com/compare/campminder/pricing): checked October 11, 2026
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