# DSE Rec Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about DSE Rec Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Parks and Recreation products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/10024262/DSE-Rec-Center --- # DSE Rec Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on January 19, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. Independent research methodology Capterra’s researchers use a mix of verified reviews, independent research and objective methodologies to bring you selection and ranking information you can trust. While we may earn a referral fee when you visit a provider through our links or speak to an advisor, this has no influence on our research or methodology. 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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/resources/how-we-ensure-transparency/) [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) DSE Rec ## What is DSE Rec? Located in Boston, MA, and serving the recreation industry since 2007, DSE has provided tailored software solutions to schools of all sizes across the country. Designed by recreation professionals and supported by a dedicated team of 25 employees, DSE offers user-friendly software backed by fast and attentive customer support to help you boost user engagement. DSE believes in serving the uniqueness of each client. Unlike the “one size fits all” approach, the company collaborates with each client to deliver a product that fits their needs. Our robust software suite is a one-stop shop that allows clients to choose only the modules they require, with the flexibility to tailor each module to their specific needs. ## What is DSE Rec used for? [Parks and Recreation](https://www.capterra.com/parks-and-recreation-software/) Top alternative Featured Overall rating Based on 20 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 100% Neutral 0% Negative 0% Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... - Parks and Recreation / 2026 Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... 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[4.6 (100)](https://www.capterra.com/p/127064/RecDesk/reviews/) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price $3835 Usage Based, Per Year Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.9 (20) Ease Of Use 4.6 (166) Value For Money 4.8 (20) Value For Money 4.7 (151) Customer Service 5.0 (20) Customer Service 4.8 (161) ## DSE Rec alternatives [3.9 (83)](https://www.capterra.com/p/115451/ACTIVE-Net/reviews/) Starting price $20.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 72% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.3 (146)](https://www.capterra.com/p/198905/SmartRec/reviews/) Starting price $99.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 86% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.3 (47)](https://www.capterra.com/p/127098/CivicRec-powered-by-REC1/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 81% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.4 (65)](https://www.capterra.com/p/232490/EMS-Scheduling-Software/reviews/) Starting price $9000.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 92% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/10024262/DSE-Rec-Center/alternatives/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Membership Management 4.8 (15) 100.00% of 15 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Database of members to track personal information of individuals and families Reporting & Statistics 4.6 (14) 100.00% of 14 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Check-in/Check-out 4.5 (11) 100.00% of 11 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track the status of assets and whether they're checked in or out Customer Database 4.8 (9) 88.89% of 9 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc. Customizable Reports 4.4 (8) 100.00% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Alter the layout and content of reports Facility Scheduling 4.6 (8) 100.00% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Schedule facilities, such as athletic fields, venues, and convention centers based on their availability DSE Rec 42 features Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers Create, update, and manage bookings, itineraries, and reservations Forecast, allocate funds, organize financial resources and report & analyze project's income and expenditure Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar Track the status of assets and whether they're checked in or out Schedule in-person or online classes Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat Track, store, and access client contracts or licenses Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system Record customer information, purchase history, and other notes A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc. Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information Alter the layout and content of reports Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Electronically collect payments for goods or services Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks Track the location of specific equipment at all times A list of events with their respective dates Schedule and manage the logistics of activities and other gatherings Plan an event's time and location Manage the maintenance of building facilities Schedule facilities, such as athletic fields, venues, and convention centers based on their availability Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Track and monitor inventory items, such as raw materials, unfinished goods, and ready-to-sell items League/Team Management Manage, maintain and track the performance of assets and equipment Database of members to track personal information of individuals and families Provides intelligence to make the right inventory purchasing decisions. Accept and process customer payments for products or services using hardware and software Automated process of charging customers at regular intervals for repeated access or use of a product or service Oversee and coordinate the registration of attendees, visitors, customers, events, activities, etc. Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity Streamline, automate and manage the rental of properties, facilities, assets, or equipment Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information Record, update and manage waiting lists Seamlessly integrates with 3rd party websites Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.6 (20) 4.6 Based on 20 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.8 (20) ### Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Value for money 4.8 (20) 4.8 Based on 20 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 5.0 (20) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 5.0 (20) 5.0 Based on 20 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.8 Based on 20 reviews Filter by rating 5(17) 4(3) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent Brian H. Associate Director, SRWS Higher Education ### "Very happy with DSE Rec" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 April 2, 2026 Transitioning to DSE Rec in Fall of 2025 has been a welcomed improvement across all aspects of our operations that DSE impacts. The DSE Rec team has been extremely responsive and helpful throughout the process from the initial review steps through implementation and now ongoing support. Pros Flexibility with modular setup to only purchase modules that fit our needs and customization options in the user inteface and backend configuration are key benefits of DSE Rec. Overall, DSE Rec is very intuitive and allows for easy training and configuration for both back-end as well as front end user experience. Cons Nothing in particular, some modules are newer and are less robust, but there have been regular improvements and updates to the modules since we transitioned. Switched from [CSI Spectrum](https://www.capterra.com/p/31529/CSI-Software/) Switched due to outdated product that was no longer being developed. Alternatives considered [Fusion](https://www.capterra.com/p/140079/InnoSoft-Fusion/) [Club Automation](https://www.capterra.com/p/130770/Club-Automation/) Reasons for choosing DSE Rec Key features, usability, implementation fees, and annual fees. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. OJ Orlin J. Executive Director of University Recreation Higher Education ### "DSE Rec Review" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 March 24, 2026 Our experience has generally been good. We had some early growing pains due to a short-transition window between systems at the start of our term, but \[sensitive content hidden\] and the rest of the DSE staff have been responsive and helpful in managing and/or resolving some persistent issues. They are also open to feedback and look for ways to incorporate suggestions, if they make sense for the greater customer base (not just 1-2 institutions). Pros I like that we can have everything in one system - membership management, sales, registrations, employee scheduling, etc. It makes it much easier than bouncing between 2-3 different systems. Cons It would be helpful to be able to limit view/access by an area if needed. That way we won't have staff at the climbing wall doing a blanket check-in for items that were checked out in the gym, etc. It would also be helpful to be able to assign a member profile to a point of sale item - both for tracking sales and for being able to find transactions if needing to refund, etc. That said, the DSE staff are receptive to suggestions and are constantly working on improvements and implementing our ideas where possible. Switched from [Fusion](https://www.capterra.com/p/140079/InnoSoft-Fusion/) Costs, and the opportunity to combine systems into a single platform. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Alexandra K. Assistant Athletics Director for Campus Recreation Recreational Facilities and Services ### "Campus Recreation Make Easy" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 December 19, 2025 After starting with the club sports module and recently adding the employee scheduling and intramural modules, we've been thrilled with the ease of use and the support from DSE. We're looking forward to all the reports available to us as well as the feedback from students which has been positive thus far. Pros The customer support team is very responsive and always willing to assist and the modules are super easy to navigate for both the administrators and the users. They are always making updates and taking clients recommendations and feedback into account. DSE made our lives at Saint Joseph's University Campus Recreation a lot easier. Cons At this time we're very happy with the product and do not have any issues with the modules we currently use. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Meagan D. Assistant Director, Member Services and Engagement Recreational Facilities and Services ### "Great, easy to use software with great potential!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 November 4, 2025 Pros Close to being a one stop shop for recreation use. Easy to navigate and cut our staff training time and costs way down. Great customer service and desire to receive feedback- potential for some great upcoming developments. Cons We stayed with IMLeagues for the meantime- awaiting future development within the DSE IM module. Excited to see what they develop. Switched from [Fusion](https://www.capterra.com/p/140079/InnoSoft-Fusion/) New system that would allow us to eliminate the need of WhenToWork and Clubs within IMLeagues. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. GB Geeemy B. Director of club sports Recreational Facilities and Services ### "Helpful Customer Service " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 September 15, 2025 It has been very good. The software is easy to learn and use. The club sport module has lots of great features and the event registration has been very easy to run our programs. Pros Recreation Management. Customer Support. Using the club sports module and event registration modules. Have found it to be very easy to use. Customer service has been great and very responsive to request. Cons Nothing really. Continues to improve with updates. When you find something that could be better, they will work to provide an update. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Ryan P. Assistant Director, Sports and Family Programs Recreational Facilities and Services ### "Highly Recommend DSE Rec Center" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 5, 2025 Pros Do Sports Easy has simplified our club sports roster collection system immensely. DSE's user interface is clean and easy for multiple admins and departments to use. It is also easy to use for student-athletes and is a great efficiency tool for our program. \[sensitive content hidden\], and their team are great to work with and very responsive. Cons We had an issue with the event center embedding into our department website, however, \[sensitive content hidden\] and his team were already working on a solution to the issue before we noticed and brought it to their attention. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. CE Christopher E. Coordinator, Sports Clubs Recreational Facilities and Services ### "DSE Club Sports Software with CSU Fullerton" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 May 20, 2025 The staff has always been supportive and responsive. Do Sports Easy is the only registration software CSU Fullerton Club Sports has used and will likely stay with them as long as possible. Pros Do Sports Easy (DSE) makes running a sports clubs program very simple. The travel and roster management is extremely user friendly and very accessible for students to add/join. Adding new modules is very easy and the staff are great at designing just what you need. Cons Any issues that have come up with we have been able to take care of pretty seamlessly. Staff is really supportive and responsive. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. NP Nick P. Associate Director, Facilities Higher Education ### "Excellent Recreation Management Tool" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 May 9, 2025 All in one recreation management software. It's a one stop shop for our patrons without the need to have multiple accounts on multiple applications for all of our programs and services. Very intuitive and easy to use. Pros Facility Scheduling ties into other modules so double booking spaces has been cut down. Employee scheduling module is reasonably priced and meets our university's IT security standards. DSE Staff are great to work with and take suggestions for improvement. Their bread and butter is sport club management module which is robust and excellent. Cons While excellent product for Admin staff, they are steadily improving customer experience but more is still needed. Still waiting to be able to purchase two items in a single transaction. Hoping a kids camp module will be available in 2026. Reports are good, but access to specific data sometimes requires DSE to pull data that isn't pre-populated for needed university reports. Would love to have a report that produces everything a single user has done across multiple modules without having to manipulate multiple reports or files. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MD Mike D. Wellness and Rec Coordinator Education Management ### "DSE Rec Center Review" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 April 21, 2025 We use them for our Sport Club program at Sonoma State University. They manage our waivers and travel process. Our students love the system because it's easy to use and our staff loves it because it's easy to manage. Pros The system is easy to use. I've been using them for about 8 years now and haven't had any issues. Cons Nothing. They are always open to suggestions for change and updates. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. HC Heather C. Assistant Director, Student Involvement and Leadership Higher Education ### "DSE Experience for Clubs & Organizations at Weber State University Has Been Great!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 April 16, 2025 As the admin for our system, I am very happy. I think our end users - students and advisors - are also very happy and find the system to be easy to use. Pros Although DSE was created and designed for campus recreation centers, it works perfectly for my needs as well as it relates to college student club and organization registration and management. Cons No major complaints, honestly. I think if anything just that some of the features aren't as customizable for my platform specifically and are instead features that exist for all platforms across the board. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. 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