Choosing your tools

Software only or guided setup: choosing your drift event tools

The short answer

Start with the task you want to simplify. Choose software only when your team is ready to install and configure the tools, or guided setup when you want installation and a staff walkthrough on a call.

1. Choose the job before the bundle

Look at the part of your last event that demanded the most repeated work. Was it collecting entries, recording decisions or keeping the broadcast graphics current?

Applications & Event Registration, Live Judging and Broadcast Overlays solve different jobs. Check each module’s requirements before choosing; for example, overlays need Live Judging.

2. Decide who will handle installation

Software only suits a team ready to handle installation, account connections and configuration. We confirm self-install readiness before purchase.

Guided setup adds installation on your accounts, your branding and a staff walkthrough on a call. It includes one hour per module, or two hours for Applications & Event Registration.

You can mix the options. Choose guided setup where you need a hand and software only where your team is comfortable doing the work.

3. Plan for running the tools afterwards

Both options give your organization the current module version to run on your own accounts and computers. Your team operates the event and keeps its data.

Ongoing hosting, updates and maintenance are not included. Extra installation help is available at $60 per hour, and competition consulting at $80 per hour, with scope agreed first.

Use the inquiry form to tell us what your team already has and what it wants to simplify. We confirm compatibility, dependencies and setup scope before purchase.

Before your next event

Readiness checklist

Tick these as you prepare, or print a copy for your team. This site does not save your ticks.

Keep the checklist

A simple copy for your team, ready to open in Google Sheets or Excel.

Common questions

Can I mix software-only and guided-setup options?

Yes. Choose an option for each module. The estimate separates software from setup time, and we confirm the final scope before purchase.

Does the three-module discount include setup time?

No. Selecting three or more modules saves 20% on their software portion. Setup time and consulting are excluded from that discount.