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Article updated 24 July 2024.<\/em> <\/span><\/p>\n

If you came across this article, chances are that you are considering changing registration tools for your race, or perhaps looking for a service to use for your new event. We are here to help you make the right choice. Even though we do offer our own <\/span>Event Management & Registration Service<\/b><\/a>, we want you to find the solution that fits your race the best. That includes helping you navigate the (sometimes confusing and fragmented) market and offering all the options available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Active is one of the largest and oldest registration companies on the international market – let\u2019s get into how this EMS tool compares to RaceID. We will look at the categories features & interface of the EMS, pricing, support, and the participant experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Active<\/span><\/h2>\n

Active Endurance<\/a><\/strong>, Active.com or Active Network is probably the largest global player when it comes to endurance race management. They offer a full-service registration tool for organizers while also providing various apps and tools for participants to find races. Active also offers possibilities to manage other events like galas, conferences and camps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About RaceID\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

RaceID is a new company on the market that focuses on creating outstanding participant experiences while offering a modern and easy-to-use EMS system for organizers. Manage all your needs related to your race and participant data, increase revenue with smart tools and extras and impress your participants with a superior digital experience.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Features Comparison – Active vs RaceID<\/span><\/h2>\n

Active offers a myriad of features, in three different plan levels. You can see an overview of them below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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In comparison you can see an overview of RaceID Features here: <\/span>https:\/\/raceid.com\/organizer\/features-pricing\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Both Active and RaceID offer the essential features needed to operate an event, such as registration with custom questions, coupon codes, team registration, participant self services, reporting, merchandise sales and responsive (mobile adapted) registration forms. Both RaceID and Active have a participant calendar where you get featured as a customer to help you with marketing exposure and getting new participants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Features that Active offers in their packages and RaceID doesn\u2019t are the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n