VolleyTag vs SoloStats — Which Volleyball Stats App Is Right for You?
Both apps track volleyball statistics. But they solve different problems. Here's an honest breakdown to help you pick the right one.
Choose VolleyTag if…
- → You tag from recorded video (YouTube, phone footage, livestream)
- → You want pass quality scores and court heatmaps
- → You manage more than one team
- → You want to share stats with players and parents (no login needed)
Choose SoloStats if…
- → You enter stats live from the sideline during the match
- → You don't have video of your matches
- → You prefer a phone-native input experience
The fundamental difference: live entry vs. video tagging
SoloStats is built around live data entry — you or a manager taps stats into a phone as the match happens. This works well if you have a dedicated stats person on the bench, but it's hard to catch every play accurately in real time, and you have no footage to review later.
VolleyTag is built around video tagging — you paste a YouTube link (or load a local file) and tag along with the footage using keyboard hotkeys. You can pause, rewind, and verify every call. The stats are accurate because you're watching the play, not guessing in the moment.
Neither approach is universally better — it depends on whether you have video.
Feature comparison
| Feature | VolleyTag | SoloStats |
|---|---|---|
| Works with YouTube / any video | Live entry only | |
| Live sideline entry | Tag from video | |
| Per-player hitting efficiency | ||
| Pass quality (0–3 scale) | Not tracked | |
| Court zone heatmaps | ||
| Shareable report links | No login required | |
| Multi-team management | Club plan | Single team only |
| Coach seat invites | ||
| Player claim profile | Players own stats | |
| Free plan | 1 team, 12 players | Limited features |
| Paid plan price | $14/mo | ~$10/mo |
| Setup time | < 5 min | < 5 min |
SoloStats pricing and features as of May 2026. Subject to change.
Pass quality tracking
VolleyTag tracks every serve receive on the 0–3 pass quality scale — the same system used by DataVolley and professional programs. Q3 means the setter has full offensive options. Q0 means the serve was an ace or the pass was unplayable. This lets coaches see exactly which players are limiting the offensive system.
SoloStats does not track pass quality ratings.
Court heatmaps
VolleyTag plots every attack and serve by zone across a six-zone court diagram. Over multiple matches you can see which zones your team attacks most, where your serves cluster, and where the opponent's attacks land. This kind of spatial analysis is rare in apps at this price point.
SoloStats does not include court heatmaps.
Sharing stats with players
Every VolleyTag match report has a shareable link. Players and parents open it in a browser — no account, no app download. They see the full stats and heatmaps for that match. You can also invite players to claim their own profile, where their stats accumulate across every team they play for.
Frequently asked questions
- Is SoloStats free?
- SoloStats offers a free tier with limited features. Full access requires a paid plan starting around $10/month.
- Can SoloStats tag from YouTube video?
- No. SoloStats is designed for live sideline data entry during a match, not post-match video analysis. VolleyTag lets you paste any YouTube link or load a local video file and tag along with the footage.
- What is a good SoloStats alternative?
- VolleyTag is a strong SoloStats alternative for coaches who work from video footage rather than live entry. It adds court heatmaps, shareable report links, and multi-team management not available in SoloStats.
- Does VolleyTag work for recreational volleyball?
- Yes. VolleyTag is designed for recreational and club teams. The free plan supports one team with up to 12 players and includes all core stats with no credit card required.
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