Updated February 2026

Best Axe Throwing Software
Complete 2026 Guide

We tested every major axe throwing booking platform. Here's our honest breakdown of what actually works for axe throwing venues in 2026.

#1 Pick for 2026

wakesys

Modern booking system with waivers and POS built for axe throwing venues

Digital waivers signed before guests arrive — no check-in lines
60-second mobile booking - fastest in the industry
Lane management with session capacity limits
Group events and corporate team building support
Free for 2026 - no upfront costs
Walk-in POS with iPad for bar and reception

Pros

  • Waivers integrated into booking flow, not separate
  • Corporate event booking with group claiming
  • Guests arrive ready to throw — no paperwork
  • Simple pricing — no hidden fees
  • Same-day setup possible

Cons

  • League management features coming later in 2026
Why wakesys?

Built for the Axe Throwing Reality

We run activity venues. We know the Saturday chaos of walk-ins, waivers, and corporate groups. That's why we built wakesys differently.

Waivers Done Right

Guests sign during booking. By the time they arrive, waivers are done. No tablets at the door. No queues.

Lane Management

Session-based capacity per lane. Visual availability for staff. Prevent overbooking automatically.

Mobile-First Booking

60-second booking on any device. No app download required. Works perfectly on phones — where most bookings happen.

Group Events

Corporate team building, bachelor parties, group bookings. One person books, shares link, everyone signs waivers independently.

Walk-In POS

iPad POS for reception and bar. Sell sessions, food, drinks, merchandise. Stripe Terminal for card payments.

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Other Options

Other Axe Throwing Software

Honest reviews of the alternatives. Some are good. Some have issues.

AxeBooker (ActiveBooker)

Axe-throwing specific platform with league management and scoring features. Built exclusively for axe throwing venues.

Best for: Venues with active WATL/IATF league programs

Pros

  • Built specifically for axe throwing
  • League management and scoring
  • WATL/IATF integration

Cons

  • Limited to axe throwing only
  • Waiver integration can feel separate
  • Mobile experience varies

Checkfront

Generic booking platform used across many activity types. 50+ integrations available.

Best for: Multi-activity venues needing broad integration support

Pros

  • 50+ integrations
  • Flexible booking types
  • Good for multi-activity venues

Cons

  • Not axe-throwing specific
  • Waiver system is separate add-on
  • Per-booking commission fees

Sports Carnival

Sports venue management platform. Covers booking, scheduling, and revenue tracking.

Best for: Venues focused on revenue optimization

Pros

  • Revenue tracking
  • Marketing tools
  • Scheduling features

Cons

  • Starts at $99/mo + 3.9% transaction fee
  • Not axe-throwing specific
  • Setup can be complex

PeekPro

Activity booking platform with dynamic pricing and abandoned cart recovery. Used by various experience-based venues.

Best for: Venues wanting dynamic pricing and conversion optimization

Pros

  • Dynamic pricing
  • Abandoned cart recovery
  • Marketing automation

Cons

  • Commission-based pricing
  • Waivers not deeply integrated
  • Can be expensive at scale

What to Look For in Axe Throwing Software

Based on running activity venues and talking to axe throwing operators, here's what actually matters:

  • Waiver Integration: Waivers should be part of booking, not a separate step. Guests should arrive signed and ready.
  • Lane Management: Session-based capacity per lane. Visual availability. Automatic overbooking prevention.
  • Group Booking: Corporate events, bachelor parties, team building. One booker, everyone handles their own info.
  • Walk-In Support: Not everyone books ahead. Your POS should handle walk-ins just as smoothly.
  • Mobile Speed: Most bookings are on phones. If mobile booking is slow, you're losing sales.

See wakesys in Action

15-minute demo. No pressure. We'll show you why axe throwing venues are switching.