Comparison

TidyHQ vs LoveAdmin

LoveAdmin is a UK-built platform targeting UK activity and sports clubs. Pricing is per-member in GBP and climbs quickly above 100 members. Australian clubs will find TidyHQ's flat AUD pricing and Xero integration a better fit for local workflows.

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Where TidyHQ wins

Flat £37 GBP/month Pro pricing regardless of member count — LoveAdmin climbs on a per-member basis and a 300-member club pays several times more. A permanent free tier (under 20 contacts) — LoveAdmin offers a trial only. Governance tools LoveAdmin doesn't match: meeting minutes with action items, committee task management, 25 GB document storage. Published pricing on /pricing, not hidden behind a demo. GoCardless and Stripe both supported. Unlimited admin seats on every plan.

Where LoveAdmin wins

LoveAdmin is genuinely polished for UK activity clubs — dance schools, martial arts, swim schools, junior football programmes, athletics clubs. Their class booking interface, recurring Direct Debit management via GoCardless, and customer-facing booking journey are well-built. For UK-specific class-based activity providers where parents book sessions rather than memberships, LoveAdmin is purpose-built for that workflow. Their support team is UK-based with solid reviews.

Best for

UK sports and activity clubs that want flat pricing, governance tools, a permanent free tier, and published prices. For class-based activity providers (dance schools, martial arts academies, swim schools) where session booking is the core workflow, LoveAdmin's purpose-built interface may win — but the fee math tips in TidyHQ's favor as the club grows.

Feature comparison

Starting price

TidyHQ

$0 free / $890 AUD/year Pro

LoveAdmin

From ~£39/month, per-member pricing scales

Pricing model

TidyHQ

Flat — unlimited members

LoveAdmin

Per-member, climbs with growth

Free tier

TidyHQ

Full features, unlimited contacts

LoveAdmin

✗ Trial only

Published pricing

TidyHQ

/pricing page

LoveAdmin

Partially — full quote via demo

Direct Debit via GoCardless

TidyHQ

LoveAdmin

Core feature

Card via Stripe

TidyHQ

LoveAdmin

Class/session bookings

TidyHQ

Via event module

LoveAdmin

Purpose-built

Subs collection

TidyHQ

LoveAdmin

Meeting minutes & governance

TidyHQ

Agendas, minutes, action items

LoveAdmin

✗ Not a native feature

Committee task management

TidyHQ

Assigned to roles

LoveAdmin

Document storage

TidyHQ

25 GB

LoveAdmin

Limited

CASC participation tracking

TidyHQ

Training + match attendance

LoveAdmin

Partial via session attendance

Gift Aid claims export

TidyHQ

HMRC format

LoveAdmin

Email & SMS communications

TidyHQ

Unlimited

LoveAdmin

(SMS may be credit-limited)

Admin seats

TidyHQ

Unlimited

LoveAdmin

Tiered by plan

UK-based support

TidyHQ

Email and chat

LoveAdmin

UK-based, phone available

*Approximate conversion: 1 AUD ≈ 0.65 USD ≈ 0.50 GBP. Actual rates may vary.

Key differences

Flat pricing the growth of your club doesn't penalize

LoveAdmin's per-member pricing means a 300-member club pays significantly more than a 50-member club for the same features. TidyHQ Pro is £37/month regardless of whether you have 30 members or 500. Growing clubs keep their budget.

A real free tier for small clubs or pilot phases

LoveAdmin offers a trial only. TidyHQ's free plan is permanent for clubs under 20 contacts with full feature access — useful for new or tiny clubs and for piloting the system before a full switch.

Governance tools built in

Meeting agendas, minutes with timed action items, committee task assignment by role, and 25 GB document storage. LoveAdmin treats governance as out-of-scope; TidyHQ treats it as core product surface essential for CASC compliance and AGM preparation.

Published pricing, no demo gatekeep

LoveAdmin's website shows a starting price but the full pricing picture requires a demo conversation. TidyHQ publishes every tier on /pricing. Your committee reviews, approves the spend, and you're running in days.

What LoveAdmin does well

LoveAdmin is genuinely polished for UK activity clubs — dance schools, martial arts, swim schools, junior football programmes, athletics clubs. Their class booking interface, recurring Direct Debit management via GoCardless, and customer-facing booking journey are well-built. For UK-specific class-based activity providers where parents book sessions rather than memberships, LoveAdmin is purpose-built for that workflow. Their support team is UK-based with solid reviews.

We think honest comparisons build more trust than pretending competitors don’t exist. Try both and see which one your committee actually uses.

Is TidyHQ right for you?

TidyHQ is the better choice if…

  • You want flat pricing that doesn't climb with member growth
  • You need a permanent free tier for small clubs or pilot phases
  • Governance tools (minutes, tasks, documents) matter for CASC compliance or AGMs
  • You want published pricing without booking a demo
  • Your club runs traditional subs (annual or termly) rather than session-based bookings

LoveAdmin might be better if…

  • •You're a class-based activity provider (dance, martial arts, swim school) where sessions — not subs — are the core workflow
  • •Their purpose-built booking interface matters for your customer journey
  • •You prefer phone-based UK support over email/chat
  • •You're already on LoveAdmin and the switching cost outweighs the savings

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about using LoveAdmin vs TidyHQ for membership organisations.

For traditional subs-based clubs (rugby, cricket, bowls, tennis, hockey) TidyHQ's flat pricing and governance tools usually win as the club grows past 50 members. For session-based activity providers (dance schools, martial arts academies, swim schools) where parents book sessions rather than pay annual subs, LoveAdmin's purpose-built booking interface may be the better fit.

LoveAdmin's published starting price is around £39/month, with pricing that scales per-member. A 100-member club typically pays in the £60-90/month range; 300+ members climbs past £149/month. TidyHQ Pro is £37/month flat regardless of member count, with a permanent free tier for clubs under 20 contacts. The flat pricing typically favors TidyHQ for growing clubs within the first year.

LoveAdmin supports Gift Aid claim exports and tracks session attendance that can support CASC participation evidence. TidyHQ handles both at a similar depth with broader governance support (minutes, action items, policy document storage) that also supports CASC compliance workflows.

Yes, both support GoCardless Direct Debit collection as well as Stripe card payments. GoCardless is the lowest-cost option for recurring subs in the UK at 1% + 20p per transaction.

Yes. TidyHQ includes meeting agendas, minutes with action items assigned to committee roles, and 25 GB document storage for constitutions, policies, and safeguarding materials. LoveAdmin focuses on booking and membership workflows; governance is not a native feature area.

Yes. TidyHQ imports member records, subs history, and contact data via CSV. The main migration decision is whether session-based booking workflows remapped as events in TidyHQ fit your customer journey. Most subs-based clubs migrate cleanly; class-based providers should pilot first.

Sources

Claims in this comparison are based on publicly available information. Verify current pricing and features directly with each provider.

  1. 1
    LoveAdmin official website— Product overview, pricing, and feature descriptions
  2. 2
    LoveAdmin on Capterra— UK user reviews and feature feedback
  3. 3
    LoveAdmin on G2— Verified user reviews including pricing and support feedback

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