Pricing
Pricing that stays close to the way an axe house actually grows.
Start on Starter at $0 per month, validate the lane model, and move into Pro when lower booking fees, higher limits, and league tooling make business sense. No hidden platform stack on top.
The pricing story in one glance
$0
to launch on Starter
6%
booking fee on Starter
3%
booking fee on Pro
Starter
The fastest way to launch Blade with booking, waivers, scoring, and venue operations in one stack.
Payment rails still connect directly to your Stripe or Square account. The booking fee is paid at checkout, not billed back to your team later.
- Online booking and lane scheduling
- Front desk, check-in, and digital waivers
- Digital scoring and leaderboards
- Gift cards, memberships, and referrals
- League and tournament tooling
- Priority support hours
Pro
For venues with higher volume, competitive programming, and a stronger need for margin protection and support.
Payment rails still connect directly to your Stripe or Square account. The booking fee is paid at checkout, not billed back to your team later.
- Everything in Starter
- Up to 25 lanes and 50 staff
- League and tournament tooling
- 1,000 SMS tokens per month
- Dedicated support hours
- Priority issue resolution
01
Start on the real operating stack
Starter is not a hollow trial shell. It is the real Blade operating surface for bookings, waivers, scoring, and venue flow.
02
Lower fees when volume and programming justify it
Pro becomes valuable when competitive programming, higher lane counts, and stronger booking volume make the lower fee rate and extra tooling meaningful.
03
Keep the payment flow under your control
Booking revenue still lands in your own processor account, which keeps the economics cleaner and the stack easier to trust.
Feature comparison
Both plans run the venue. Pro turns the dial up for scale.
The choice is not between getting Blade and not getting Blade. The choice is whether your volume and programming justify lower fees, higher limits, and deeper competition tooling today.
Plan limits and economics
Starter
Pro
Included lanes
8
25
Staff members
8
50
Booking fee
6%
3%
SMS tokens
100 one-time
1,000 / month
Support hours
Community + email
Dedicated monthly time
Bookings and operations
Starter
Pro
Online booking widget
IncludedIncludedLane calendar and dynamic pricing
IncludedIncludedFront desk, walk-ins, and check-in
IncludedIncludedDigital waivers and reminders
IncludedIncludedGift cards, memberships, and referrals
IncludedIncludedMulti-location growth path
Not includedIncludedScoring and competition
Starter
Pro
Digital scoring and leaderboards
IncludedIncludedShareable results and achievements
IncludedIncludedLeague management
Not includedIncludedTournament brackets
Not includedIncludedCoaching and progression tracking
IncludedIncludedOwner visibility
Starter
Pro
Lane occupancy and revenue dashboards
IncludedIncludedCustomer and membership reporting
IncludedIncludedPromotion and pricing performance views
IncludedIncludedPriority support and issue response
Not includedIncludedFAQ
The questions owners usually ask before they launch or upgrade.
The main things to clarify are simple: how the fee works, what stays available on Starter, and when Pro starts to earn its keep.
What happens after the 14-day Pro trial?
Every new Blade account starts with a 14-day Pro trial. After that, you can stay on Starter at $0 per month or move into Pro if you want the lower booking fee, higher limits, and competition tooling.
How does the booking fee work?
The booking fee is added during checkout and paid by the guest. Starter uses a 6% booking fee. Pro lowers that to 3% while adding higher limits and support.
Do I need Stripe or Square?
Yes. Blade connects directly to Stripe or Square so booking revenue still lands in your own payment account.
Can I switch plans later?
Yes. You can start on Starter, validate the venue flow, and move into Pro when lower fees, higher lane limits, or league tooling make sense.
Next step
Start on Starter. Upgrade when the house is asking for more.
If you want to see how the booking flow, lane logic, and venue dashboards line up before you decide, that is exactly where Blade becomes clear.