# Cricket club stats platform vs spreadsheets

> Compare ClubStats with spreadsheets and self-managed records for cricket club history, statistics and public presentation.

Canonical page: https://clubstats.cricket/why-club-stats

## Why it matters

Clubs usually compare three paths: keeping stats in spreadsheets, managing their own internal setup, or using a platform built to preserve records, reduce admin and present the club properly.

## ClubStats capabilities

| Capability | ClubStats |
| --- | --- |
| All-time player records | Built in |
| Public player profiles | Built in |
| Player comparison and analysis | Built in |
| Leaderboards and milestones | Built in |
| Automatic Imports | Built in, with tenant approval where required |
| Match Editor | Built in |
| Historical data migration | Included in the service |
| Shareable player content | Built in |
| Honours Board | Experimental workflow |
| Team Selections | Experimental workflow |
| Player Availability | Experimental workflow |
| Fantasy Cricket | Planned for Summer 2026/27 |

## What spreadsheets and self-managed records require

- Manual updates across seasons, grades and player names
- Separate files for historical records, milestones and honour boards
- Ongoing maintenance when volunteers or committee members change
- Custom work to create public player pages, leaderboards and comparisons
- Manual preparation for season wrap-up and presentation-night records

## Best fit

ClubStats is for Australian junior, senior and mixed community cricket clubs that want a permanent club-owned archive and presentation layer alongside official competition systems.

## Dedicated statistics and accuracy

Learn why ClubStats is built for validated, trustworthy cricket records and long-term club history.
- Explore Australia's dedicated cricket club statistics platform: https://clubstats.cricket/best-cricket-club-statistics-platform-australia

- Explore ClubStats pricing: https://clubstats.cricket/pricing.md
- Visit the ClubStats landing page: https://clubstats.cricket
- Read the full AI-readable site index: https://clubstats.cricket/llms.txt