MakeTheBoard

MakeTheBoard is a service for live leaderboards, scoreboards, tournament brackets, goal trackers and fundraising trackers. It suits organizers, educators, coaches and sales teams who need to collect or display changing results. Its strongest case is the range of ways to share a board; users who need exports, history or administration controls will need a paid plan.

Overview

Boards update and re-sort as scores or other values change, so participants can follow current standings. Owners can share a signup link and, when enabled, let participants update their own rows. That can ease an organizer’s workload, but it makes the privacy implications worth weighing: public board titles, participant names and scores may be visible and indexed by search engines.

Public links, website embeds and full-screen display on TVs or projectors let organizers serve both participants and spectators. For streamed events, scoreboards can appear as browser sources in OBS, Streamlabs, vMix or XSplit, with a transparent overlay link. That makes MakeTheBoard a particularly practical option when standings need to be visible during an event, rather than kept in a private tracker.

Key features

Board types and participation

The service supports leaderboards, scoreboards, goal tracking, scoresheets, tournament brackets and fundraising trackers. That variety covers more than sales contests, but event size is constrained by the plan caps: Free allows 64 bracket entrants and 24 round-robin teams; Pro raises those limits to 128 and 32; Premium allows 512 entrants and 35 teams. Owners who expect larger brackets should compare those limits before choosing a plan.

Integrations, exports and controls

The developer API and MCP server are included with Pro and Premium; the MCP guide covers connecting boards to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and VS Code. Those integrations are useful for teams building boards into broader workflows, but they are not part of the free offer. Pro and Premium also add CSV and JSON exports and board history, which matter when results need to be retained or analyzed beyond the live display. Premium alone adds team roles, analytics and an audit log, making it the better fit for larger groups that need oversight.

The privacy policy says the service uses HTTPS encryption, secure authentication and regular security reviews. The maker says it does not sell personal information or use it for advertising. Those protections do not change the practical caveat for public boards: names and scores can be indexed by search engines.

Pricing

The free tier is a meaningful starting point for small groups: it permits two active boards, 15 participants per board, 64 bracket entrants and 24 round-robin teams. It lacks exports, board history and the API and MCP integrations, so it is best for straightforward live tracking rather than record-keeping or connected workflows.

The one-time options serve narrower needs. The 7-day Pro pass costs $9, paid once and provides everything in Pro for a week; it does not renew, making it a short-term way to use Pro features rather than a recurring commitment. The $15, paid once Board unlock is permanent for one board and up to 50 participants, but it is not available for sports scoreboards.

Pro costs $24 a month and includes 25 active boards, 50 participants per board, 128 bracket entrants, 32 round-robin teams and up to three shared admins. It is the practical step up for organizers who exceed Free’s participant or board caps and need exports, history or integrations. Premium costs $52 a month, raises the limits to 100 active boards, 500 participants per board, 512 bracket entrants and 35 round-robin teams, and allows unlimited shared admins. Its extra roles, analytics and audit log make the higher price most relevant to teams that need administration and oversight at scale.

Platforms

MakeTheBoard is available on web, iOS and Android, and offers an API. That combination supports browser-based use as well as mobile access and developer integrations; the API and MCP server are reserved for Pro and Premium.

Who it's for

Teachers, coaches, trivia hosts and event organizers can use it to publish changing results or tournament standings. Nonprofits can track fundraising, while sales teams can run contests and share progress. It is less suitable for groups that require private-by-default public-facing boards, or that need exports, historical records or team controls without paying for a higher tier.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Live updates, participant self-registration and multiple display options reduce friction when keeping an audience or group current.
• Pros: The free tier supports two active boards and up to 15 participants per board, enough for small groups to start without a subscription.
• Pros: Pro and Premium combine exports and board history with API and MCP access, extending the product beyond simple display.
• Cons: Public titles, names and scores may be indexed by search engines, a concern for sensitive activities.
• Cons: Free excludes exports, history and integrations, while Premium is required for roles, analytics and an audit log.
• Cons: The permanent Board unlock is restricted to one board and excludes sports scoreboards.

Alternatives

For a broader sales-gamification shortlist, see Sales Gamification Software. Bitrix24 Sales Gamification is worth considering for a small team that wants a free CRM and collaboration suite: its free plan covers one to two users, with CRM, tasks, shared calendars, chat and video calls. Agile CRM may suit readers seeking a CRM-centered option; its free plan supports up to 10 users and includes 1,000 contacts and companies, deals, tasks, documents and email tracking.

Gametize is another freemium option, with a free Basic plan for up to 10 players. RepCard offers a free plan centered on personal RepCards and QR codes, smart notifications, reviews and referrals. BoardQ is a leaderboard-focused alternative whose free Basic plan includes up to two leaderboards, real-time updates, custom columns, website embedding and CSV and Excel export.

Grit Board is another web-based option. StarrPoint offers a free plan for up to five active users, one workspace and one live leaderboard, with basic point rules and a starter reward catalog. Leaderboarded has a free plan with two boards and publicly shows the top 25 participants.

Verdict

Choose MakeTheBoard if you need live standings that can be shared, embedded, shown on a screen or added to a stream, and your board fits the plan limits. Its free tier is a useful entry point, while paid plans add the records, integrations and administration features that larger operations may need. Look elsewhere if public visibility is unacceptable or if your workflow depends on those paid capabilities at a lower cost.