Paero vs PATO

Paero is your all-in-one platform for local sports — built to find you the perfect match, every time. Pick your city, pick your sport — Badminton, Beach Volleyball, Squash, Tennis or Table Tennis — and connect instantly with players at your level. WHAT PAERO CAN DO • Create or join a match in seconds — from a casual 2v2 to a fully ranked showdown • Run tournaments like a pro: knockout, double elimination, group stage, Swiss system, live bracket, check-in and a dedicated organizer console • Build communities with WhatsApp- or Discord-style groups — channels, roles, polls, events and shared games included • Organize training camps with schedules and RSVPs • Find players on purpose — by city, sport and skill level • A fair ELO ranking system from Bronze to Diamond, plus XP levels, badges, missions and leaderboards WHAT PAERO VENUES CAN DO Paero Venues is next: bringing real sports facilities into the app. Courts and halls will soon be discoverable and bookable directly inside Paero — turning "who's free?" and "where do we play?" into a single, simple answer. Already today, every match shows where it's played and whether the court is booked. WHO IS PAERO FOR? • Beginners looking to get into sport without joining a club • Competitive players who want fair, balanced matches and a real ranking • Organizers, coaches and clubs who want to run tournaments, groups and camps without spreadsheets • Newcomers to a city who want to meet people through sport WHY PAERO? Because sport is more fun when everything around it is simple. No endless group chats, no spreadsheets, no guessing skill levels — just you, your game, and a community that fits. To keep the ranking fair for everyone, you complete a short self-assessment before your first ranked match in a sport. And when you bring someone without an account, the match deliberately runs unrated — visible to everyone involved. Free, fair, and right in your city.

PATO is the official booking app for our pickleball courts, padel courts and indoor golf simulators. Reserve a slot, sign up for events, split the bill with your group, and walk straight onto the court, all from your phone. Whether you're a regular looking for a quick rally after work, a beginner joining your first social, or a group of friends planning a simulator session, PATO makes it effortless to find time, invite players, and pay. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Book pickleball courts and golf simulators Pick a court or simulator box, choose your day and time slot, and confirm in seconds. Live availability so you never double-book. • Join events, clinics and socials Browse upcoming events for pickleball and golf, see who's signed up, and reserve your spot. Today's events appear right on your home screen. • Shared games, play with friends, split the payment Create a shared game, invite your friends, and let everyone pay their share. No more chasing people for cash after a session. • Manage memberships Membership holders automatically get their discounts and included hours applied at checkout, for the right discipline, day and time window. • Fast, secure checkout Pay quickly and securely with Google Pay, or card. • Calendar & share Add your bookings straight to your phone's calendar and share session details with friends in one tap. • Your bookings, always at hand See upcoming and past bookings, event sign-ups, and shared games in your profile. Cancel or reschedule when life gets in the way. WHY PATO • Real-time availability, see exactly which courts and simulators are free • Designed for clubs, built specifically around pickleball and indoor golf • Group-friendly, invite friends, split costs, keep everyone in sync • Member-aware pricing, your plan, your benefits, applied automatically • Clean, fast and beautifully designed GETTING STARTED 1. Create your account in under a minute 2. Pick your sport, pickleball or golf 3. Choose a slot, invite friends if you want, and check out 4. Show up and play Questions, feedback, or membership requests? Reach out to us through the in-app profile screen and we'll be happy to help. Welcome to PATO. See you on court.