PitchCom Price: $999 Starter Kit, $500 Per Add-On (Aug 2026)
As of August 2026, PitchCom's starter kit costs $999 (one transmitter plus two receivers), every add-on receiver is $500, the single-player Solo unit is $2,000, and softball team kits run $2,000 to $6,400 on lease. No youth discount, no analytics. Here is every price on PitchCom's store, what each buys, and why most youth and travel teams get the same on-field result for the price of a $13 helmet headset instead.
In this guide · 9 sections
- Helmet headset
- PitchCom pricing: every tier on the store (August 2026)
- What the $999 starter kit actually buys
- MAVTRAX vs. PitchCom: the real cost comparison
- What MAVTRAX does that PitchCom doesn't
- When PitchCom's price is worth it
- Where to buy PitchCom (and the trial option)
- What headset do you need to use MAVTRAX?
- FAQ
Key takeaways
- PitchCom starter kit: $999 as of Aug 2026, direct from pitchcom.com. One transmitter plus two receivers, in three configurations: two watch displays, two audio earpieces (pitcher + catcher), or one of each.
- Add-on receivers: $500 each. A third player on the system is another $500; the belt-pack receiver (CRX Mini) is also $500. PitchCare coverage is $250.
- Solo unit: $2,000. The all-in-one single-player transmitter/receiver.
- Softball team kits are leased, not sold: 4-piece visual display system $2,000 for one year or $3,200 for two; 8-piece $6,400 for two years. The Perfect Game 4-piece audio system is $1,600 a year or $133.33 a month.
- No youth discount, no budget tier. A 12U team pays the same $999 as a D1 program. PitchCom also offers $500 tournament trials at select Perfect Game events.
- The free alternative: MAVTRAX does the coach-to-catcher job on the phone you already own. Your only cost is a $13 helmet-mount Bluetooth headset.
If you searched "pitchcom price," here is the number: $999 for the starter kit as of August 2026, straight from PitchCom's own store. That buys one transmitter and two receivers. Every player beyond that is a $500 add-on receiver, the single-player Solo is $2,000, and the softball team systems are $2,000 to $6,400 multi-year leases. There is no youth discount and no subscription tier, and if the audio earpieces do not sit right under your 11-year-old's helmet, the price is the same.
Most coaches who see that number start looking for alternatives. MAVTRAX does the same core job (a coach taps a pitch on a phone, the catcher hears it instantly through a Bluetooth speaker wired into the helmet) for free; your only cost is a $13 helmet headset. Below is every PitchCom price, what each configuration includes, and the honest math for a youth or travel program.
PitchCom pricing: every tier on the store (August 2026)
| Product | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| PitchCom Starter | $999 | 1 transmitter + 2 receivers. Choose: 2 watch displays · 1 pitcher audio + 1 catcher audio · 1 watch display + 1 pitcher audio |
| PG PitchCom Starter (Perfect Game edition) | $999 | Same three configurations |
| Starter add-on receiver | $500 | One additional audio receiver |
| Mini Belt Pack (CRX Mini) | $500 | Belt-worn receiver |
| PitchCom Solo | $2,000 | Single-player all-in-one unit |
| PitchCare | $250 | Protection / care plan |
| Perfect Game x PitchCom 4-piece audio system | $1,600 / year (or $133.33 / month) | 2-year lease; 4 audio pieces |
| Softball 4-piece visual display system (Alliance / USA Softball / non-affiliated) | $2,000 (1-year lease) · $3,200 (2-year) | 1 transmitter + 3 wrist displays ("Core") |
| Softball 8-piece visual display system | $6,400 (2-year lease) | Larger wrist-display kit |
| Alliance Softball tiers | Core $1,600 · Elite $2,400 · Pro $4,800 | 1 transmitter + 3 / 5 / 11 wrist displays |
| Tournament trial | $500 | Use at a listed Perfect Game / Alliance event |
| Youth version | Same price | None exists |
| Pitch analytics / dashboard | Not included | PitchCom does not log pitch data |
Prices read from pitchcom.com on August 23, 2026; they change, so confirm on the store before budgeting. The pattern to notice: the $999 headline is the floor. A travel program with three age groups needs three starter kits ($2,997) before a single add-on receiver, and a team that wants the catcher, the pitcher and a bullpen arm all on audio is at $1,499 per squad.
What the $999 starter kit actually buys
One transmitter (the keypad the coach or catcher presses) and two receivers. You pick the receiver mix at checkout:
- Two watch displays: wrist units that show the call as text. Best for infielders and a catcher who relays; no audio.
- One pitcher audio + one catcher audio: bone-conduction earpieces that speak the call. The classic MLB configuration.
- One watch display + one pitcher audio: the hybrid.
Charging gear is included; extra receivers, belt packs and the PitchCare plan are separate. The honest take from coaches who have run it: the hardware works, the battery discipline is real, and the moment a second pitcher wants to be on the system you are writing another $500 check. Full mechanics in How does PitchCom work?
MAVTRAX vs. PitchCom: the real cost comparison
| Cost | PitchCom hardware | MAVTRAX |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront | $999 (starter kit) | $13 (helmet-mount Bluetooth headset) |
| Add a player | $500 per receiver | $13 per helmet |
| Annual recurring | $0 (you own it; leases differ) | $0 — the app is free |
| Year 1 total, one team | $999+ | ~$13 |
| 3-year total, one team | $999+ | ~$13 (maybe a $13 replacement pod) |
| Three age groups | $2,997+ | ~$39 (3 headsets) |
| Pitch analytics | None | Included |
Over three years at one team, MAVTRAX costs about the price of one helmet headset against $999 for one PitchCom starter kit, and MAVTRAX logs every pitch. Get the free app and run one practice with it before spending $999 on hardware.
What MAVTRAX does that PitchCom doesn't
Pitch calls are just the start. MAVTRAX logs every pitch so you can see the data after the game:
- Pitch mix by pitcher: Is your ace throwing 80% fastballs? Does the data match what you think you're calling?
- Count tendencies: What's actually going out on 0-2? On 3-1? Every count, every game, tracked automatically.
- Location breakdown: Are you hitting the down-and-away zone you planned, or drifting middle?
- Game-by-game history: Compare pitchers across the season. Show the data to a parent who thinks their kid is overused.
PitchCom doesn't log anything. When the game ends, the pitch history lives only in the coaches' heads.
When PitchCom's price is worth it
There is one scenario where $999 is clearly justified: your program refuses to have phones on the bench and needs dedicated button-pad hardware. PitchCom's transmitter is a purpose-built device, no screen, no apps, no distraction. If that is a firm cultural requirement for your coaching staff, the hardware is the right call. It is also the right call if you need catcher-to-pitcher calling with the pitcher wearing a receiver; the app route is coach-to-catcher only (the catcher relays with one sign).
A secondary argument: PitchCom runs on proprietary encrypted RF, not Bluetooth. In densely packed tournament complexes where multiple teams are running electronic systems, RF can be marginally more reliable. In practice Bluetooth pitch calling works fine at every youth tournament we have seen, but it is a real technical distinction.
For everyone else: the analytics, the zero cost, and the phone you already own make MAVTRAX the practical default. Is PitchCom worth it? goes deeper by level, and the full PitchCom vs. MAVTRAX comparison covers setup, range and rules.
Where to buy PitchCom (and the trial option)
PitchCom sells direct at pitchcom.com and through select team-equipment dealers; the Perfect Game, Alliance Fastpitch and USA Softball co-branded kits are the same hardware with event-specific packaging and lease terms. If you want to try before you commit $999, PitchCom lists $500 tournament trials tied to specific Perfect Game and Alliance events (East Cobb, Hoover, Dallas, Oklahoma City and others on the 2026 calendar). Price out the full configuration your team needs (transmitter, receivers per player, charging, PitchCare) before ordering; the add-ons are where the total grows.
What headset do you need to use MAVTRAX?
A motorcycle-helmet Bluetooth headset: a thin speaker pod that velcroes inside the catcher's ear flap, so it rides with the helmet through every pop-up rip instead of falling out like an earbud. The unit most of our readers buy is about $13 with a 50-hour battery; the Cardo and Sena brand-name units run $99 to $152. Buy two; a backup costs nothing at $13.
Full ranked guide: Best Bluetooth headsets for a catcher's helmet → and the one-minute install.
FAQ
How much does PitchCom cost?
As of August 2026, the PitchCom starter kit is $999 direct from pitchcom.com: one transmitter plus two receivers (two watch displays, two audio earpieces, or one of each). Add-on receivers are $500 each, the Solo single-player unit is $2,000, and softball team systems are leased at $2,000 to $6,400.
What is in the PitchCom starter kit?
One transmitter and two receivers. You choose the receiver configuration at checkout: two watch displays, one pitcher audio plus one catcher audio, or one watch display plus one pitcher audio. Charging is included; extra receivers are $500 each.
How much is a PitchCom add-on receiver?
$500 per additional receiver as of August 2026. The belt-worn Mini Belt Pack (CRX Mini) is also $500.
Is there a PitchCom for youth baseball price or discount?
No. There is no youth edition and no youth discount; a 12U team pays the same $999 starter price as a college program. Perfect Game co-branded kits are the same hardware at the same $999.
Can you rent or trial PitchCom?
PitchCom lists $500 tournament trials for specific Perfect Game and Alliance Fastpitch events, and the softball visual-display systems are sold as one- and two-year leases ($2,000 and $3,200 for the 4-piece kit).
Is PitchCom sold on Amazon?
Not as a standard listing at the time of writing; PitchCom sells direct from pitchcom.com and through team dealers. The $13 to $150 helmet headsets used with app-based pitch calling are on Amazon.
What is the cheapest way to call pitches electronically?
A free pitch-calling app plus a motorcycle-helmet Bluetooth speaker pod velcroed into the catcher's helmet. MAVTRAX is free with no subscription, and the headset is about $13, so a team is live for under $15 versus $999 for PitchCom's starter kit.
We're the team behind MAVTRAX — pitch-calling software used by baseball and softball teams from 9U travel ball up. We spend our days around dugouts, gear bags and tournament weekends. Picks are chosen on specs, durability for youth-sports abuse, real-world price, and owner feedback — not on who pays the highest commission. Full criteria on how we pick.