DerbyFish vs TourneyX
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What TourneyX Does
TourneyX is a tournament management platform. Organizers create events, anglers register, and results are submitted through photo uploads. It's been around for years and has a loyal user base in the kayak fishing community.
Where TourneyX Falls Short
Per-event fees. Every tournament costs money to create. Those fees add up fast for active captains running weekly or monthly events.
Manual scoring. Submissions are reviewed by human judges. This works at small scale. At 200+ anglers per event, it creates bottlenecks and delays.
No AI verification. Human-only review means inconsistency. One judge measures differently than another. Disputes are common.
Limited social features. TourneyX focuses on tournament logistics. There's no social feed, no species collection, no year-round engagement between events.
The DerbyFish Advantage
Free derby creation. Captain Badge holders create unlimited derbies at no per-event cost. $60/year covers everything.
AI-powered verification. BHRV verification combines AI analysis, captain consensus, and blockchain proof. Faster and more consistent than manual-only review.
Automated leaderboards. Results update in real time as catches are verified. No waiting for judges to process a backlog.
Year-round engagement. Social feed. FishDex collection. Leagues. Seasons. Anglers stay active between tournaments.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | DerbyFish | TourneyX |
|---|---|---|
| Derby Creation | Free (Captain Badge) | Per-event fee |
| AI Verification | Yes (BHRV) | No |
| Automated Scoring | Real-time | Manual judges |
| Social Feed | Yes | No |
| Species Collection | FishDex (419 species) | No |
| Leagues/Seasons | Yes | Limited |
| Mobile App | iOS + Android | iOS + Android |
| Web Dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| Blockchain Proof | Yes | No |
Pricing Comparison
| DerbyFish | TourneyX | |
|---|---|---|
| Angler | Compete Badge $20/yr | Per-event entry |
| Captain/Organizer | Captain Badge $60/yr | Per-event creation fee |
| Both | $80/yr | Varies by volume |
The Bottom Line
TourneyX works for occasional tournament organizers who prefer manual scoring. DerbyFish is built for captains who run regular events and want automation, AI verification, and a community that stays engaged between derbies.