EasyVerein Alternative: 5 Reasons to Switch

easyVerein has been one of the best-known club management solutions in Germany for years — and for good reason. The software offers solid member management, DATEV integration, and is used by thousands of clubs. But the demands on club software have changed, and what felt modern in 2018 increasingly feels outdated in 2026.

More and more clubs are looking for an alternative that works on mobile, is easier to use, and better fits today's club operations. We've compiled five concrete reasons why switching could be worth it.

easyVerein offers no native mobile app for members. There is a responsive web interface, but it's cumbersome for complex management tasks on a smartphone. Coaches can't record attendance at the field, members can't register for events on mobile, and the treasurer needs a laptop for financial overviews.

Modern alternatives like OnSand Cloud are built mobile-first: a native app for iOS and Android that makes all core functions — members, events, chat, finances — accessible directly on the smartphone. Not as a compromise, but as the primary experience.

easyVerein's user interface is functional but visually dated. Navigation is nested, many features hide behind multiple clicks, and the overall look-and-feel resembles 2010s software rather than a modern SaaS solution.

For the club board, this may be tolerable — but for members who need to register or update their data through a club portal, an outdated interface is a barrier. Modern alternatives use clean, intuitive interfaces that even less tech-savvy members understand immediately.

easyVerein starts at 5.99 euros per month for up to 50 members on the basic plan. Sounds affordable — but many important features like SEPA direct debit, custom fee models, and advanced permission management are only available from the Pro plan at 14.99 euros per month. For clubs with more than 200 members, costs add up quickly.

OnSand Cloud offers a free plan for clubs with up to 15 members — no credit card, no expiring trial. All core features including SEPA collection are available from the Starter plan. Clubs only pay as they grow, with no hidden surcharges for standard features.

easyVerein is designed as general club management software — it works for choirs just as well as for shooting clubs. That's a strength, but also a weakness: sport-specific features are missing.

OnSand Cloud was built specifically for sports clubs. This shows in features like: integrated tournament management, player statistics and performance tracking, court management, and coach tools for attendance and performance evaluation. For beach volleyball clubs, there's even direct integration with the OnSand app — your club tournaments automatically appear in the app, and players find you through the player community.

easyVerein offers communication via email and a member portal. But an integrated chat? Missing. In practice, this means club communication continues through WhatsApp groups, separate email lists, and maybe a Facebook group — fragmented and disorganized.

Modern club software consolidates communication: team chats, groups by department, push notifications for events and news, and a central bulletin board. Everything in one place, directly in the app. This not only saves time but ensures important information actually reaches all members.

Switching club software shouldn't be rushed, but it also shouldn't be postponed forever. The most important step: test the alternative with your real club operations. You can start OnSand Cloud for free and import your member data via CSV or Excel — direct import from easyVerein is also possible.

You'll find a detailed feature comparison on our [comparison page](/vergleich). And if you have questions or want a personal demo, reach out — we're happy to help with the switch.