Free tools
Every MakeTheBoard tool, free to start
Board makers you can share as a live link, plus a handful of single-purpose tools that run straight in the browser. Nothing here needs a download, and most of it does not need an account either.
Board makers
Create a live, shareable board in seconds. Free to start, no download, and everyone you share the link with sees updates in real time.
Leaderboard Maker
Rank people or teams by any number and let the board re-sort itself.
Scoreboard Maker
Live game scores with a clock, periods, and a TV-ready display.
Score Sheet Maker
Score round by round with a column per round and running totals.
Tournament Bracket Maker
Seed entrants and advance winners through an elimination draw.
Goal Tracker
Progress bars toward a target for quotas, reading logs, and OKRs.
Fundraising Thermometer
A thermometer that fills as donations come in, embeddable anywhere.
Tier List Maker
Drag items into S/A/B/C/D/F rows and share the result.
Ranking Tool
Order entries manually instead of auto-sorting them by score.
Google Sheets Leaderboard
Keep a sheet as the source of truth and display it as a live board.
In-browser tools
These run entirely in your browser. Nothing to install, no account, and nothing is saved to an account unless you want it to be.
Click Counter
A tally counter for headcounts, inventory, reps, and pitch counts.
Classroom Timer
A big, quiet countdown for stations, tests, and transitions.
Fantasy Standings Calculator
Work out fantasy football standings from wins, losses, and points.
Win Percentage Calculator
Win percentage from a record, with ties handled properly.
MLB Magic Number Calculator
How many wins clinch the division, given the games remaining.
Learn the basics
Background reading on what leaderboards are for and how to put one together.
What Is a Leaderboard?
The plain definition, plus where leaderboards actually help.
How to Make a Leaderboard
A step-by-step walkthrough from blank board to shared link.
Leaderboard Software
What to look for when comparing leaderboard tools.
Why MakeTheBoard
Where MakeTheBoard fits and who it is built for.
Looking for a ready-made board instead?
The template library has pre-filled boards for trivia nights, sales contests, classroom points, and more.