Best PC Scoreboards Alternatives for Sports Scoring (2026)

You searched for "scoreboard software," downloaded PC Scoreboards, and it looked promising. Then you hit the friction: Windows only. A USB licence key for the yearly and lifetime licences. A separate licence for every sport. And phone control only on the more expensive tiers.

There are simpler options. Several scoreboard tools now run in a browser, work on any device, and cover every sport without per-sport licensing.

Where PC Scoreboards Falls Short

PC Scoreboards has been sold for over 20 years and delivers functional scoreboard displays for Windows PCs. It sells a separate app for basketball, football, volleyball, hockey, wrestling, cricket and more, with traditional scoreboard layouts. We checked its pricing and features on its website in October 2026.

The reality

• Per-sport licensing: from $139 for one month or from $789 lifetime per sport (non-profit prices; rinks and stadiums pay more). A popular basketball app runs $839-$1,089 lifetime.
• Windows 10/11 only: no Mac (except via Parallels or Boot Camp), no Chromebook
• Yearly and lifetime licences live on a USB key
• Web Remote (phone or tablet control on the local network) only from the Silver tier up; team names, logos and colours are still set up on the PC
• Streaming is a separate "Score Banner" window you capture in OBS, not a browser source

When PC Scoreboards makes sense

If you run a single-sport Windows-only setup with a dedicated scorer's table PC and your internet is genuinely unreliable, PC Scoreboards delivers a straightforward desktop experience with full offline capability. It also covers niche sports like water polo and Australian rules football. You can try any app for free before buying.

Does Your Scoreboard Software Need to Be a Desktop App?

For most schools and leagues, no.

Modern scoreboard software runs in a browser. That means any device with a screen and a web browser — Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPad — can display a scoreboard or control one. No licence keys, no installation, no per-sport fees.

If you have a TV, projector, or LED wall with HDMI input, you need two things:

1. A laptop or PC connected to the display
2. Scoreboard software that runs in a browser

That's it.

Scoreboard Software Alternatives

OBS with Scoreboard Overlays (Free)

What it is: Open Broadcaster Software with custom scoreboard graphics layered as overlays.

Pros

• Completely free
• Full customization if you know design tools
• Great if you're already streaming games

Cons

• Steep learning curve
• Manual score updates (no dedicated control panel)
• Time-consuming initial setup

Best for: Schools with a dedicated AV student or tech-savvy volunteer who's already comfortable with OBS.

KeepTheScore (from $14/month)

What it is: Web-based scoreboard software that runs in any browser. Control from your phone while the scoreboard displays fullscreen on your TV or LED wall.

How it works

1. Open KeepTheScore.com in a browser on the display device
2. Set the scoreboard to fullscreen
3. Open the control panel on your phone, tablet, or another device
4. Update scores with a tap — the display updates instantly

Sports supported

• Basketball (shot clock, game clock, periods, fouls)
• Volleyball (rally scoring, sets, timeouts)
• Football (quarters, downs, play clock)
• Baseball/Softball (innings, runs, hits, errors)
• Soccer (match timer, halftime)
• Hockey (period timer, penalties)
• Wrestling (match timer, period tracking)
• Tennis, Badminton, Pickleball
• Multi-sport universal scoreboard

Pros

• Works on any device (Windows, Mac, iPad, Chromebook, phone)
• Control from phone while scoreboard displays on screen
• All sports included in one subscription
• No installation and no licence key
• Works with any HDMI display
• Built-in streaming support (browser source in OBS/Streamlabs/vMix)
• Optional Elgato Stream Deck integration for physical buttons

Cons

• Requires an internet connection (a phone hotspot is enough)
• Free version includes small branding
• Not a fit if the venue has no internet at all

Best for: Schools and leagues that run several sports and want to score from a phone on any device.

ProScoreboard by Renewed Vision ($2,500/year)

What it is: Mac-only broadcast scoreboard software with player profiles, NDI/SDI output, and live data ingestion from Statcrew and Genius Sports. Same company that makes ProPresenter.

Pros

• Player profiles with photos and stats baked in
• Live data ingestion from Statcrew, Genius Sports, MLB API
• HDMI / SDI / NDI output for broadcast workflows
• Sponsor ad zones with impression tracking

Cons

• macOS only (no Windows path)
• $2,500/year flagship plan, single device at a time
• No free plan (there is a free trial download)
• About 9 sports: the major US sports plus lacrosse, tennis and Aussie rules

Best for: Mac-based AV booths with real broadcast workflows. For the full tradeoff, see our KeepTheScore vs ProScoreboard comparison. If you already run ProPresenter and just want a live scoreboard inside that flow, the cheap path is a web slide pointing at KeepTheScore.

ScoreVision (from $1,250/year)

What it is: Scoreboard and sponsor-ad software that runs on an Apple TV, scored from an iPhone or iPad, with teams and ads managed in the cloud.

Pros

• Cloud-based control across multiple venues
• Built-in sponsor management and ad rotation
• Professional support and onboarding

Cons

• Annual subscription: $1,250–$3,000/year at list price; Advanced is quote only
• Requires an Apple TV and an iPhone or iPad, on a wired network
• Base suites score volleyball, basketball and wrestling (plus a universal mode)

Best for: schools and districts that want to sell sponsor ads on the scoreboard.

Comparison Table

Solution	Price	Platform	Sports	Mobile Control	Setup Time	Best for
PC Scoreboards	From $139/month or $789+ lifetime, per sport	Windows only	One app per sport	Web Remote (Silver+)	30+ minutes	Offline Windows scorer's tables
OBS + Overlays	Free	Windows/Mac/Linux	Custom	No	Hours	Tech-savvy streamers
KeepTheScore	From $14/mo	Any browser	15+ sports	Yes	Under a minute	Multi-sport, phone-scored programs
ProScoreboard	$2,500/year	Mac only	~9 sports	Web remote	30+ minutes	Mac broadcast booths
ScoreVision	$1,250–$3,000/year	Apple TV + iOS	3 + universal; more on Advanced (quote)	Yes	Apple TV setup	Schools selling sponsor ads

Why KeepTheScore Works for Schools and Leagues

The Setup (3 Steps)

1. Go to KeepTheScore.com — Pick your sport and create a scoreboard (no download required)
2. Open on your display device — Laptop connected to a TV, projector, or LED wall via HDMI, then press F11 for fullscreen
3. Control from your phone — Open the control panel URL and start scoring

Real Basketball Game Example

Before the game

• Create a basketball scoreboard on KeepTheScore (30 seconds)
• Set team names and optional logos
• Connect a laptop to the gym TV or LED wall via HDMI
• Open the scoreboard URL and press F11 for fullscreen

During the game

• Sit at the scorer's table with your phone
• Open the control panel URL
• Update scores, fouls, and timeouts with a tap
• The display updates instantly
• Game clock and shot clock run automatically

Multi-Device Control: The Real Advantage

With PC Scoreboards, scoring runs from the Windows PC, or from a phone on the same local network if you buy the Silver tier or above. With KeepTheScore, anyone with the control URL can update scores from any device.

Why this matters

• Scorekeeper updates from the scorer's table (phone)
• Display shows the scoreboard fullscreen (laptop via HDMI)
• Announcer monitors from the press box (tablet)
• Coach checks from the sideline (phone)
• All connected, all real-time, no special hardware

Works with What You Already Have

You don't need to buy anything except the laptop (which you probably already have):

• LED walls — any brand, any resolution
• TVs — any size with HDMI
• Projectors — standard or short-throw
• Displays — 1080p, 4K, ultrawide

If it has HDMI input, KeepTheScore will display on it.

The Bottom Line

PC Scoreboards works if you're locked into a single-sport Windows-only setup and need full offline operation. But for schools and leagues juggling multiple sports, multiple devices, and volunteers who need to get up and running fast, web-based scoreboard software removes all the friction.

KeepTheScore covers every sport in one subscription, runs on any device, and lets anyone control the scoreboard from their phone. No licence keys, no installation, no per-sport licensing — from $14/month billed annually.

Try KeepTheScore Today

No installation. No licence key. No commitment.

Create your first scoreboard in 30 seconds and test it on any screen before your next game.

Common Questions

"Can I use KeepTheScore on a Mac or Chromebook?"

Yes. KeepTheScore runs in any browser on any operating system—Windows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS, iOS, or Android. No installation required.

"What if my internet goes out during a game?"

Once the scoreboard page loads, it works offline for basic score updates. For best reliability, use a mobile hotspot as backup.

"Do I need to buy a separate license for each sport?"

No. KeepTheScore includes all sports—basketball, football, volleyball, baseball, soccer, and more—in a single subscription.

"Can multiple people control the scoreboard at the same time?"

Yes. Share the control panel URL with scorekeepers, coaches, or announcers. Each person can update scores from their own device simultaneously.

"Is it good enough for live streaming?"

Yes. KeepTheScore works as a browser source in OBS, Streamlabs, or vMix with transparent background support. Many schools use it for both in-venue display and live stream overlay. Full streaming guide here.

"How do I switch from PC Scoreboards?"

There's nothing to migrate. Create a new scoreboard on KeepTheScore, bookmark the URL, and you're ready. Most organizations test during practice games, then switch for regular games once scorekeepers are comfortable.