Pricing & Payment

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Score Judge is currently free to use while we're in our launch phase! Enjoy full access to all features at no cost.

Current Status: Completely Free

Score Judge is currently 100% free with no limitations: - ✅ Unlimited judges per competition - ✅ Unlimited contestants
- ✅ Custom scoring criteria and scales - ✅ Real-time leaderboard updates - ✅ Advanced analytics and reports - ✅ CSV export of results - ✅ Email support - ✅ Professional display options - ✅ Mobile-friendly interface

No credit card required - simply sign up and start judging competitions immediately.

Why Free?

We're in our launch phase and want to: - Gather feedback from real events and competitions - Perfect our platform based on user experiences
- Build a community of competition organizers - Demonstrate the value of our judging platform

Your feedback helps us improve Score Judge for everyone!

Future Pricing Plans

While Score Judge is free during launch, we plan to introduce pricing tiers as we add more advanced features:

Always Free Tier (Planned)

Up to 3 judges per competition
Up to 25 contestants
Basic scoring criteria
Public leaderboard display
Community support

Professional Tier (Planned)

Unlimited judges and contestants
Advanced analytics and reporting
Priority support
Custom branding options
API access for integrations
White-label solutions

Enterprise Tier (Planned)

Multi-event management
Advanced user permissions
Dedicated success manager
Custom integrations
On-premise deployment options
SLA guarantees

Grandfathered Benefits

Early adopters get special treatment! Users who join during our free launch phase will receive:

Permanent discount on future paid plans
Extended free tier limits beyond what new users receive
Priority access to new features and beta programs
No-cost migration assistance when upgrading
Legacy pricing protection - your rates won't increase for your first year

Educational & Non-Profit Support

Even when we introduce paid plans, we're committed to supporting:

Schools & Universities - Significant educational discounts
Non-profits - Reduced pricing for registered organizations
Student Organizations - Free access for student-run competitions
Community Events - Sponsorship opportunities for local competitions

Enterprise Solutions

For large organizations planning multiple competitions:

Volume Discounts - Better rates for multiple concurrent competitions
Custom Contracts - Tailored agreements for specific needs
Dedicated Infrastructure - Private cloud instances for high-scale events
Professional Services - Setup assistance and training programs

Transparent Communication

We believe in honest communication about pricing:

Advance Notice - At least 90 days' notice before introducing any charges
Granular Control - Choose only the features you need
No Surprises - Clear pricing with no hidden fees or surprise charges
Fair Migration - Generous transition periods for existing users

Data Ownership

Regardless of pricing changes:

Your data belongs to you - Always exportable in standard formats
No vendor lock-in - Easy migration to other platforms if desired
Permanent access - Export your historical competition data anytime
Privacy guaranteed - Your competition data is never shared or sold

Getting Started

Ready to try Score Judge risk-free?

Sign up now - No payment information required
Create your first competition in under 15 minutes
Run unlimited competitions at no cost
Provide feedback to help shape our future

Questions About Pricing?

When will paid plans launch? - We'll announce at least 90 days in advance
What happens to my data? - It remains yours forever, regardless of plan
Can I export everything? - Yes, complete data export is always available
Will my early competitions be affected? - No, existing competitions remain unchanged

Join thousands of competition organizers who are already using Score Judge for free. Get started today and experience professional judging without the cost!