# DSE Rec Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is DSE Rec the right Parks and Recreation solution for you? Explore 21 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/10024262/DSE-Rec-Center/reviews --- DSE Rec 4.9 (21) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/10024262/DSE-Rec-Center/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated June 9th, 2026 # Reviews of DSE Rec Ease of use 4.9 Customer Service 4.9 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Brian H Associate Director, SRWSHigher Education, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Overall, DSE Rec is very intuitive and allows for easy training and configuration for both back-end as well as front end user experience.“ April 2, 2026 Alexandra K Assistant Athletics Director for Campus RecreationRecreational Facilities and Services, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “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.“ December 19, 2025 Alexandra K Assistant Athletics Director for Campus RecreationRecreational Facilities and Services, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “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.“ December 19, 2025 FM Frances M Fitness Operations ManagerHigher Education, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “DSE Rec is easy to use and is valuable in managing a variety of areas in our department including club sports, group exercise check-in, facility check-in, staff scheduling, and more!“ January 6, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-21 of 21 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Brian H. Associate Director, SRWS Higher Education Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Very happy with DSE Rec" April 2, 2026 5.0 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. Alternatives considered [Fusion](https://www.capterra.com/p/140079/InnoSoft-Fusion/)[Club Automation](https://www.capterra.com/p/130770/Club-Automation/) Reason for choosing DSE Rec Key features, usability, implementation fees, and annual fees. Switched from [CSI Spectrum](https://www.capterra.com/p/31529/CSI-Software/) Switched due to outdated product that was no longer being developed. Review Source Meagan D. Assistant Director, Member Services and Engagement Recreational Facilities and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great, easy to use software with great potential!" November 4, 2025 5.0 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 OJ Orlin J. Executive Director of University Recreation Higher Education Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "DSE Rec Review" March 24, 2026 4.0 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 WC Whitney C. Senior Director for Student Involvement and Well-Being Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "DSE Rec with Elizabethtown College" January 9, 2025 5.0 Working with DSE has been a game-changer for our Campus Recreation and Well-Being Department. Their programs and modules helped streamline our operations and make us more efficient. From the initial consultation to implementation and ongoing support, the team at DSE has been extremely responsive and accommodating. Their modules are remarkably user-friendly and straightforward on the backend, which makes training student staff that are continually rotating extremely helpful. We highly recommend DSE to meet all Campus Recreation needs. Pros Their programs and modules help streamline our operations. Modules are user-friendly and very straightforward. You can pick and choose which modules fit your department the best. Cons Modules won't always fit your program exactly the way you need it to, but the team at DSE are willing to look into adjusting their modules to fit your needs. Alternatives considered [Daxko Operations](https://www.capterra.com/p/268006/Daxko-Operations/)[MotionSoft](https://www.capterra.com/p/43011/Powerful-Club-Management/) Reason for choosing DSE Rec More affordable, more user-friendly, more modules that better fit our needs. Switched from [SubItUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/147984/SubItUp/) Offered more modules that met our needs outside of staff scheduling. Review Source Alexandra K. Assistant Athletics Director for Campus Recreation Recreational Facilities and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Campus Recreation Make Easy" December 19, 2025 5.0 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 NP Nick P. Associate Director, Facilities Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent Recreation Management Tool" May 9, 2025 4.0 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 DF Daniel F. Assistant Director, Competitive Sports Recreational Facilities and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Club Sport Management with DSE Rec " March 19, 2025 5.0 DSE is the premier Club Sports management system that sets the standard for efficiency and functionality. No other system rivals what DSE has to offer when it comes to handling the complexities of club sports administration. From travel logistics to budget oversight, DSE streamlines operations for all members of the club sport program. One of DSE’s greatest strengths is its comprehensive roster management, allowing our office and club officers to track member engagement and maintain up-to-date records. The travel management features ensure that all trip details—event locations, overnight stays, driver assignments, and reporting—are organized and easily accessible. The budgeting tools within DSE is another function that sets it apart from the rest. With the ability to manage multiple budgets and line items, students can efficiently oversee finances, while club officers always have visibility into their financial status. Additionally, DSE’s compliance points system enables our office to allocate funding fairly based on club engagement and success, promoting accountability and involvement. Finally, DSE’s reporting capabilities allow us to track and analyze all club events and engagements, giving us the data needed to improve operations and support our clubs effectively. Overall, DSE is an essential tool for club sports management, offering unparalleled functionality that enhances the experience for both students and administrators. For those seeking a streamlined and efficient solution, DSE stands out as the top choice. Pros DSE is the premiere Club Sports management system. From club travel management to managing club budgets, no system rivals what DSE has to offer. DSE allows our office and officers to: Manage Club Rosters (officers, member engagement, etc.) Manage Club Travel (event location, members, drivers, overnight stays, event reporting, etc.) Mange Club Budgets (multiple budgets and line items that are easily manageable by student staff, budget is visible by any officer at any time) Award Club Compliance Points (allows us to allocate funds appropriately based on the success and involvement of the club Reporting (our office can track and run reports for all club events and engagements) Cons Every feature that we use with DSE is great. If there is an issue, they've worked with us to meet our needs. No issues or complaints at this time. Review Source Ryan P. Assistant Director, Sports and Family Programs Recreational Facilities and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Highly Recommend DSE Rec Center" June 5, 2025 5.0 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 GB Geeemy B. Director of club sports Recreational Facilities and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Helpful Customer Service " September 15, 2025 5.0 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 LS Lucas S. Manager of RecSports and Camps Recreational Facilities and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Remarkable Product and Customer Service!" March 5, 2025 5.0 Great service, great people, great experience! We are very satisfied with the modules of DSE that we use. We have added at least one module each year since we started using DSE and are looking to add more this year. Pros The staff at DSE has been extremely responsive and helpful since day one. Regardless of the specifications needed from our end, they provided quick and effective solutions. The layout of the software is extremely user-friendly and the transition to DSE from our old platform was as easy as can be. Cons No real negatives in our experience. Any mistake has been minimal and corrected very quickly by their staff. Switched from [IM Creator](https://www.capterra.com/p/170178/IM-Creator/) DSE is more user friendly and cost effective Review Source TL Tori L. Assistant Director of Fitness Programs Recreational Facilities and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An evolving quality product!" June 4, 2026 5.0 Overall, as an event manager and employee supervisor, it is incredibly valuable in the work that we do. It has helped us to streamline so many processes. Pros It's incredibly user-friendly, the programmers are open to feedback and often make updates/changes to modules to meet the requests or feedback. Cons While the backend is very user-friendly, I would love for participants to find it as user-friendly. An app with all of the modules in one place would be such a huge increase in the customer experience. Review Source SC Sophia C. Assistant Director of Competitive Sports Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "DSE provides an experience that is effective, efficient, and easy to navigate." January 8, 2025 4.0 Overall, working with DSE the software and its team has been a great experience thus far and we are excited to continue growing our platform and using it to make our department as effective and efficient as possible. The team members are always ready to offer a helping hand, and take on any innovative idea that can be thought of to make the platform better. Pros DSE shows promise of building a cutting edge program software that enables the user to work efficiently and effectively. The system is intuitive and easy to navigate. I look forward to seeing additional features that are added or updated to make the user experience even more smooth than it already is. Between building management, staff scheduling, and club sport facilitation, DSE has provided us a software that helps us manage our day to day functions and keep most task in one place instead of having to use multiple software to manage it all. It's nice to have a one stop shop to run multiple areas of our recreation department. Cons The view that we get as schedule creators is awesome. I can see everything at a glance and it's beautiful. The student side however, is pretty rough for them to see who is on shifts with them. I would love it if they gave students access to a view only version of the schedule that we see. Review Source RK Rachel K. Director for Wellness Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Excellent Solution for Higher Ed Fitness Facilities" February 27, 2025 5.0 We recommend the platform to other facilities that serve college campuses. Pros It's a powerful membership software tool that works really well in a higher ed setting. It's very adaptable to your needs, so you have the options of only paying for the portions of the software you really need. Improvements continue to be made, and they are always willing to hear the suggestions and needs that we have. Cons There have been some modules that don't quite fit our needs, but support has always been very helpful in finding a solution. Alternatives considered [Fusion](https://www.capterra.com/p/136876/Pediatric-Therapy-EMR/) Reason for choosing DSE Rec DSE was more customizable and priced more competitively. We also appreciated the sales approach more. Switched from [Virtuagym](https://www.capterra.com/p/132191/Virtuagym/) Virtuagym did not integrate with our internal payment processing system. Review Source Erik S. Associate Director of Programs Recreational Facilities and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "I Highly Recommend DSE Rec! " December 9, 2024 5.0 Overall, it has been fantastic. It works very well. It is easy to use. The staff are wonderful! Pros I have used several large rec and fitness management softwares like ActiveNet, DataTrak, and MindBody to try to run fitness and recreation centers. DSE Rec is easily the best I have used due to its robust module breakdown; it's simplistic, modern way of managing them; and their staff's responsiveness and ability to assist. DSE stands for "Do Sports Easy", and I can tell you that is factually true with its club and intramural sport modules. Adding the club sport module to our management of our 43 club teams is a game changer. It takes a fragmented approach to club sport management and centralizes it for everyone from the administrators to those on the club teams. DSE Rec also offers modules for most facility and programming needs in Recreation. We use it for access control, membership sales, equipment check out, equipment rentals, facility scheduling, intramural sports, club sports, personal training, and group fitness services. I have worked in fitness and recreation for 20 years now, and this is the first software to allow unlimited group fitness passes AND punch passes to coexist in the same system with ease! I cannot recommend it enough to other recreation and fitness professionals. Ultimately, the modules work very well for what we need, and the platform is very modern and simple to use. Cons All software has limitations because it's built a very specific way. However, we have been nothing but thrilled with how well it meets our needs. Alternatives considered [Fusion](https://www.capterra.com/p/140079/InnoSoft-Fusion/) Reason for choosing DSE Rec The module options were more robust, and the club sport module was far more powerful. Switched from [ACTIVENet](https://www.capterra.com/p/115451/ACTIVE-Net/) ActiveNet was so complicate and antiquated. It was a powerful software, but you needed a dedicated staff member to manage it. The interface was incredibly old and hard to navigate. ActiveNet did not provide regular customer support. You had to pay for it whenever you needed it! It was so bad. DSE Rec offered the solutions needed while having a very modern user interface, and it offered support built into the annual pricing. Review Source CE Christopher E. Coordinator, Sports Clubs Recreational Facilities and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "DSE Club Sports Software with CSU Fullerton" May 20, 2025 5.0 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 VR Verified Reviewer Assistant Director of Sport Programs Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "DSE Review" April 1, 2025 5.0 Pros The Sport Club module allowed us to streamline our waiver/paperwork process with our students. Not only has this saved a ton of time in the office but it also compiles necessary data points in a simple fashion. Cons While we don't utilize all available elements the DSE team is easy to work with and quickly refined the product to best serve our needs. Review Source RR Robin R. Director of Recreation and Wellness Programming Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Game changer for our facility " January 29, 2025 5.0 After the initial year of operations, DSE is delivering on all promises and continually evolving our programming. Pros Our team has been using DSE Rec for the past year, and it has transformed the way we manage our recreation center. The software is incredibly intuitive and user-friendly, making scheduling, member registration, and facility reporting a breeze. We made the software switch mid-semester with intention of a slow roll out and transition, but staff (full time, part time and students) were able to navigate the system quickly allowing us to integrate rapidly. Cons All "cons" we've had with the software the developer has addressed rapidly. Switched from [Fusion](https://www.capterra.com/p/140079/InnoSoft-Fusion/) The previous software was not able to meet the needs of our facility management and was unable to set automatic monthly billing. Customer support was impossible to connect with. Review Source MD Mike D. Wellness and Rec Coordinator Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "DSE Rec Center Review" April 21, 2025 5.0 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 SS Susan S. Assistant Director Member Services Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Exceptional Software for Managing Recreational Facilities" January 9, 2025 5.0 DSE support has been exceptional, their customer service and customer support make them a wonderful partner. They are always very responsive to our needs and requests. Pros We have been using DSE software to manage our recreational facilities, and it has been a game-changer for us. The software is incredibly user-friendly and intuitive, making it easy for our staff to navigate and utilize its features effectively. We use DSE for facility access, memberships, club sports, personal training, group fitness classes, events, employee management and equipment rental. The integration between the different modules has streamlined our operations. Cons We have been overall extremely happy, but we would like to have some more options in reporting, however their team is working with us to meet these needs. Review Source FM Frances M. Fitness Operations Manager Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to use software!" January 6, 2025 5.0 My experience overall has been excellent with DSE Rec from the software itself to the customer service experience! The software is a big component in managing our facility and the modules that have been provided make operations organized and information is easy to find. Pros DSE Rec is easy to use and is valuable in managing a variety of areas in our department including club sports, group exercise check-in, facility check-in, staff scheduling, and more! This system helps to streamline operations since everything can be found in one site and it is easy to customize modules to fit our needs. Everyone that I have interacted with at DSE Rec has been willing to educate how to use the software to its fullest potential and have been extremely helpful. Cons I can't think of anything! DSE Rec is constantly assessing feedback of clients and what can be done to improve their software. Review Source HC Heather C. Assistant Director, Student Involvement and Leadership Higher Education Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "DSE Experience for Clubs & Organizations at Weber State University Has Been Great!" April 16, 2025 5.0 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 Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Parks and Recreation](https://www.capterra.com/parks-and-recreation-software/) ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.