The verdict in three sentences
A Miami padel club group with 3 venues, 22 courts and 9,000 active players currently pays 4 to 6% commission on every booking to a third-party platform. A custom court booking system with a player app, tournaments and corporate memberships costs 38,000 to 76,000 USD in 2026 and ships in 4 to 5 months. With 27,000 to 49,000 USD in commissions saved per year, payback comes in about 2 years.
What the platform really costs you
Padel in Miami runs at full capacity in the evenings and at weekends. Across 22 courts, with 62% average occupancy and an average price of 48 USD per 90-minute slot, court rental revenue exceeds 820,000 USD a year. The platform commission applies to every dollar, before payment fees.
| Annual item (2026 order of magnitude) | Third-party platform | Own system |
|---|---|---|
| Booking revenue | 825,000 USD | 825,000 USD |
| Platform commission (4 to 6%) | 33,000 to 49,500 USD | 0 USD |
| Card processing fees (about 2.9%) | 23,900 USD, recharged to the club | 23,900 USD |
| Hosting and maintenance | Included | 6,500 to 9,800 USD |
| Ownership of player data | Shared with the platform | 100% club-owned |
| Your tournaments visible next to competitors | Yes, same app | No |
| Estimated net saving | Baseline | 27,000 to 49,000 USD depending on volume |
Beyond money, the real issue is the player relationship: on a shared platform, your customer sees the free slots of the club down the road every time they log in.
The features that make the difference
| Module | Content | Indicative budget | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-venue booking | 22-court schedule, cancellation rules, waitlist | 10,000 to 17,000 USD | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Split payment | Each player pays their share (4 players), auto reminders | 4,500 to 8,500 USD | 3 to 4 weeks |
| Dynamic pricing | Off-peak, member rates, happy hours | 3,200 to 6,500 USD | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Tournaments and leagues | Sign-ups, draws, rankings, levels | 6,500 to 13,000 USD | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Corporate memberships | Company accounts, hour quotas, monthly invoicing | 4,300 to 9,800 USD | 3 to 5 weeks |
| iOS and Android player app | Booking, partner finder, notifications | 7,500 to 15,200 USD | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Back office and analytics | Occupancy per court, revenue, retention | 2,000 to 5,000 USD | 2 to 3 weeks |
| Total | Full project | 38,000 to 76,000 USD | 4 to 5 months |
Split payment is the most requested feature: the player who books no longer fronts 192 USD for the group, each partner gets a link, and the slot is released automatically if nobody pays before H-12.
Migrating without losing players
The switch needs preparation: import of the 9,000 accounts with consent, a launch offer (for example a free off-peak hour on the first in-app booking), QR codes at reception, and 4 to 6 weeks of running both systems. Clubs that manage the migration well usually recover 70 to 80% of bookings direct by month three.
Mini case study
Julian, founder of three padel venues in Wynwood, Doral and Coral Gables, books 825,000 USD a year. At 5% commission, he pays 41,250 USD to the platform. His custom project is priced at 63,000 USD. Card fees, already recharged by the platform, stay the same. After migration he pays 8,000 USD a year for maintenance and hosting but keeps the 41,250 USD commission. Estimated net gain: about 22,000 USD in year one (migration period and launch offers), then around 33,000 USD a year. Payback: roughly 2 years, plus 120 corporate membership contracts sold direct.
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FAQ
How much does custom padel booking software cost in 2026?
Between 38,000 and 76,000 USD for a multi-venue group with an app. A single venue without a native app can start around 22,000 USD.
Can four players split the payment?
Yes, each player pays their share by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The slot is confirmed once 100% is paid, otherwise it is released at the cut-off time you choose.
Can we run tournaments and rankings?
Yes, the tournament module handles sign-ups, draws, groups and internal level rankings, for 6,500 to 13,000 USD depending on formats.
How long does launch take?
Allow 4 to 5 months, including 4 to 6 weeks running alongside the old platform.
Who owns our player data?
The club does. Data is hosted in the US or EU as you prefer and can be exported at any time.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your number of venues, courts and booking volume, and we will price a scope with a 4 to 5 month plan. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
