Types of Boards
MakeTheBoard offers three board types, each designed for a different use case. Pick the one that fits your needs, or create multiple boards to cover different scenarios.
Leaderboard
A leaderboard is a ranked list of participants sorted by score. Score bars fill proportionally so viewers can see relative performance at a glance. Scores update in real time across all connected devices.
Best for
- Sales competitions and rep rankings
- Classroom challenges and student gamification
- Fitness and step-count challenges
- Hackathons, contests, and tournament standings
- Any scenario where you rank people by a single metric
Read the full leaderboard guide
Scoreboard
A scoreboard displays head-to-head or multi-round scoring in a table format. Each participant has a row, and you can track scores across multiple rounds or periods. Great for live events where the audience needs to follow along.
Best for
- Sports matches and game nights
- Trivia and quiz competitions
- Tournaments with multiple rounds
- Any event where you track scores across periods or rounds
Read the full scoreboard guide
Goal Tracker
A goal tracker shows progress toward a target amount. A visual thermometer or progress bar fills as contributions come in. Perfect for rallying a team around a shared objective.
Best for
- Fundraising campaigns and donation drives
- Team sales targets and revenue goals
- Charity events and pledge drives
- Any campaign where you track progress toward a number
Read the full goal tracker guide
Which board type should I choose?
If you need to rank people by a single score, choose a leaderboard. If you need to track scores across rounds or periods, choose a scoreboard. If you need to show progress toward a goal, choose a goal tracker.
You can always create additional boards later. Free accounts include up to 2 boards, and paid plans offer more. See pricing details.