Officials keep 100%, paid fast
Fund a digital wallet and pay by direct deposit — funds typically arrive in 1–2 business days, and officials keep 100% of their pay with no fee to receive it.
Switching from Arbiter
The modern Arbiter (ArbiterSports) alternative
ArbiterSports got there first — which is why it's the default across K-12, and also why so many assignors go looking for something simpler. GameSource is the modern, clean alternative: the same officiating essentials, but easy to use, transparent about payments (officials keep 100%), and free to try today without a sales call.
Free for 30 days · No credit card required
GameSource vs ArbiterSports
Side by side, verified from public sources
ArbiterSports is a broad, long-established platform. Here's how the officiating essentials line up.
| GameSource | ArbiterSports | |
|---|---|---|
| Assign officials | Availability, distance, qualifications; conflicts flagged | Availability & preferences; conflict checks, double-booking prevention |
| Pay officials | Fund a wallet → direct deposit; funds in 1–2 business days | ArbiterPay (payment method & timing not published) |
| Officials keep 100% of pay | Yes — never charged to receive their pay | Not specified publicly |
| 1099s | 1099-NEC — TIN-verified, filed with the IRS, consolidated across orgs | Handles 1099s via ArbiterPay (form type & filing not published) |
| Registration | Officials, coaches, athletes & members | Student-activity registration & waivers (official registration not emphasized) |
| Scores, stats & standings | Yes | Scheduling (ArbiterGame); scores/stats not published |
| Officials mobile app | iOS & Android | iOS & Android (live) |
| Free trial | 30 days, no credit card | Not published — book a demo |
| Pricing | Scales with your operation | Not published |
| Founded / scale | Since 2020 | 40+ years, 10,000+ organizations |
The GameSource column reflects its current product; the ArbiterSports column reflects their public website (checked July 2026). Vendor features and plans change — confirm current details directly. “Not published/specified/mentioned” means we did not find it stated publicly, not that it doesn’t exist.
Where GameSource goes further
A modern, transparent officiating platform
1099-NEC, spelled out
GameSource verifies TINs, prepares the 1099-NEC, files it with the IRS, and consolidates it across the organizations that paid the official — no guesswork about form type or filing.
Register officials, coaches & athletes
Full registration and member management with documents, certifications, and eligibility — connected to assigning.
Modern & self-serve
A clean, modern interface you can start using today — a free 30-day trial with no credit card and no demo required. See it before you commit.
Straight talk
Where ArbiterSports is stronger
ArbiterSports is the established standard — largely because it got there first. 40+ years and tens of thousands of organizations mean a huge installed base and deep integrations; if you want the safest incumbent choice and don't mind a demo-first, quote-only process, that reach is real. It also has a live officials app today and broad student-activity registration with digital waivers.
Where GameSource wins is being modern and transparent with an officials-first payment model: it's clean and easy to use, officials keep 100%, 1099-NEC filing is explicit and consolidated, and you can try the whole thing free today.
“It is super user friendly, fast, and overall a better system.”
- 2020
- Running operations since
- ~$25M
- Paid to officials
- 200+
- Member schools supported
Making the move
Switching is easier than you think
Start a free trial — create your account, confirm your email, and set up your organization; no credit card required.
Bring your officials and games over — register or import officials and build or import your schedule.
Turn on payments and 1099s when you're ready. Run a sport or a season first, then add direct-deposit payments whenever it suits you.
Switching from ArbiterSports with a larger official pool or mid-season? Talk to sales and we'll help you plan it.
Questions
FAQ
Is GameSource an alternative to ArbiterSports?
Yes. GameSource covers the officiating essentials — registration, assigning, paying officials, and 1099s — with a modern, self-serve experience and transparent payments, as an alternative to Arbiter/ArbiterOne/ArbiterPay/ArbiterGame.
How is GameSource different from ArbiterPay?
GameSource pays officials by direct deposit with funds typically in 1–2 business days, officials keep 100% of their pay, and the 1099-NEC is prepared, filed with the IRS, and consolidated across organizations — details GameSource states plainly.
What does ArbiterSports do that GameSource doesn’t?
Arbiter has the largest installed base and broad student-activity registration with waivers. GameSource doesn’t do ticketing. Both offer live officials apps on iOS and Android.
Can I try GameSource without a demo?
Yes — start a free 30-day trial with no credit card and no sales call. Larger organizations or migrations can talk to sales for help.
The modern way to run officials
Start a free trial today — no demo required — or talk to sales about migrating from Arbiter.