Links Meridian vs ReadyGolf
Links Meridian
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| Figure | Links Meridian | ReadyGolf |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $79/mo | €49/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Spec score · Golf Tee Time Booking Software | 7.9 (#6) | 8.6 (#3) |
| Integrations | QuickBooks Online and Xero journal exports are listed as live; GoCardless, Sage, federation handicap sync, public API, webhooks, and Zapier are listed as roadmap items. | The club platform connects federation data through eBirdie and offers scoped links to finance and back-office systems. |
| Intended users | The platform is presented for public and pay-and-play courses, private clubs, municipal and council courses, and resorts or multi-course operators. | ReadyGolf is designed for golfers and golf clubs, with club workflows aimed at golfers, caddiemasters, administrators and club leaders. |
| Product | Links Meridian combines golf club tee sheet and booking, member management, POS, accounting, and a Digital Clubhouse in one platform. | ReadyGolf combines a golfer app with a modular platform for golf-club operations. |
| Security | The maker states that data is encrypted in transit with TLS 1.2+ and sensitive fields are encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM; card data is handled by Stripe. | ReadyGolf says it builds on Cdrs Finland Oy Ab's experience in secure, scalable software, cloud platforms, integrations and booking systems. |
Plans
Links Meridian
- Starter$79 a month
- Standard$239 a month
- Portfolio$559 a month
- Professional$599 a month
- Enterprise$1,439 a month
ReadyGolf
- Golfer appFree
- ReadyGolf golfer appFree
- Simulator booking€49 a month
- Competition management€99 a month
- Golf club management system€199 a month
In their own words
Links Meridian
Links Meridian combines golf tee-sheet booking, member management, point of sale, accounting, and a Digital Clubhouse in one platform. The booking tools support online reservations, lotteries, waitlists, dynamic pricing, and shotgun or two-tee formats. Its POS covers pro shop and food and beverage sales, with gift cards, floor plans, kitchen display, and charges to member accounts. The Digital Clubhouse provides a club-branded feed, member directory, announcements, competitions, leaderboards, and an Honours Board. The platform also describes an AI Concierge for member bookings and marketing and operations agents with approval controls for specified actions. Live payment options include cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and card readers, with payouts routed to the club’s own account. QuickBooks Online and Xero journal exports are listed as live; GoCardless, Sage, handicap sync, a public API, webhooks, and Zapier are roadmap items. Links Meridian is available on Android, iOS, and the web. Starter costs $79/mo billed annually, or $99/mo month-to-month, for up to 500 member profiles.
ReadyGolf
ReadyGolf combines a golfer app with a modular platform for golf-club operations. Golfers can book, record rounds, keep digital scorecards, enter competitions, view leaderboards, and connect with friends. They can log play on courses around the world and use GPS maps; an Apple Watch companion provides distances and scoring, including hole-by-hole entry. Club tools cover competition and member management, CRM, tee-time booking, payments, invoicing, and simulator booking. The platform provides federation data through eBirdie and scoped links to finance and back-office systems. Shareholder management, guest tee-time booking and web shop, and golf-cart booking are separate modules. The golfer app is free, and clubs set prices for their own products and services. Club plans include Simulator booking at €49 a month, Competition management at €99 a month, and a Golf club management system starting at €199 a month. Club prices exclude VAT, and transaction-based fees are billed separately according to use. Agreements run for 12 months with monthly billing. Onboarding, data migration, and integrations are quoted separately. ReadyGolf is available on Android, iOS, and the web.