Skybox vs. 8to18

Snap! Mobile acquired 8to18 in 2022 and said it would integrate the product into its platform. Because current packaging may be under Snap! Mobile One, ask the vendor to identify the current product, migration path and supported modules in writing. Skybox focuses on the live schedule and the daily handoffs around it.

The details, side by side

Compare the everyday work.

Start with the workflows your athletic office manages every week.

Feature comparison of Skybox and 8to18
Feature	SKYBOXDaily athletics operations	Now part of Snap! Mobile
Daily operations
Game & event scheduling	AvailableSchedules, changes & conflicts	AvailableSchedules & rescheduling
Opponent confirmations	AvailableNo-login confirmation links	ConfirmConfirm in a demo
Schedule-change coordination	AvailableConnected notifications	AvailableConnected event updates
Transportation coordination	AvailableBuses & carrier confirmations	AvailableEvent logistics tools
Officials assigning	AvailableConnected assignor boards	AvailableEvent staffing tools
Public schedules & publishing	AvailablePublic page, embed & feeds	AvailableSites, scores & schedules
People, places & care
Team & family communication	AvailableEmail & SMS workflows	AvailableWeb & push notifications
Registration & eligibility	Optional moduleForms, clearance & grade checks	AvailableRegistration, forms & rosters
Facility scheduling	Optional moduleShared spaces & reservations	ConfirmConfirm in a demo
Medical & injury records	Optional moduleTrainer records & care plans	ConfirmConfirm in a demo

“Confirm” means the exact workflow needs a product demo; it does not mean the feature is unavailable. Connected products and optional modules depend on your setup.

The Skybox approach

Built around the athletic office.

Skybox connects opponent confirmations, schedule changes, assignors, buses and publishing around the live schedule.

The 8to18 approach

Where it may fit your program.

Longstanding scheduling and roster workflows
Communication and program logistics
Connection to the broader Snap! Mobile platform

A closer look

Your comparison questions.

Is Skybox the same kind of product as 8to18?

They overlap, but scope differs. Compare the exact modules and workflows in each proposal rather than assuming either product includes every capability.

How should a school compare Skybox and 8to18?

Use the same real schedule-change scenario in both demos, and verify the handoffs to opponents, coaches, assignors, transportation and families.

See it with your own schedule