What CDE Software does

CDE Software, LLC is a Seattle-based developer of Windows desktop software for managing competitive bowling leagues, tournaments, and brackets. Its product suite comprises four platforms: BLS (Bowling League Secretary), BTM (Bowling Tournament Manager), TBRAC (brackets and side pots), and MBD (Master Bowler Database), each offered in Standard, Professional, and AutoScoring editions. The AutoScoring editions are the company's technical differentiator, exporting rosters, names, averages, and handicaps to certified electronic scoring systems (QubicaAMF, Brunswick, Steltronic, AK Microsystems, US Bowling) and importing bowled scores back automatically.

The company sells one-time perpetual licenses for each installation (each uniquely serial-numbered), with free updates via website download and paid major-version upgrades tied to the bowling season (e.g., BLS-2026, BLS-2027). Distribution is primarily direct-to-customer through shop.cdesoftware.com, phone sales (800-767-8927), and OEM-style packaging by scoring manufacturers. Additional revenue comes from recap sheet and form sales (recaps.cdesoftware.com), clipart licenses, and support services (phone, email, Splashtop SOS/TeamViewer remote sessions) restricted to licensed customers. CDE Software is a designated USBC, CTF, TNBA, and BPAA technology partner and is the only league/tournament software exhibitor at every USBC National Convention since inception.

The company operates with 1-10 employees from its Seattle headquarters and has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of QubicaAMF since October 31, 2016, when the global scoring-equipment manufacturer acquired it from founder Patrick Lajko's family trust. The company has been developing bowling-specific software since 1989 and self-describes as the "undisputed industry leader" in competitive bowling software, with BLS referred to as the industry-standard league management tool.

Name

CDE Software

Legal name

CDE Software, LLC

Website

https://cdesoftware.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CDE Software develops Windows-based bowling league, tournament, and bracket management software (BLS, BTM, TBRAC), serving bowling centers, individual league secretaries, and tournament organizers worldwide through perpetual licenses. Acquired by QubicaAMF in 2016, the Seattle-based firm is the self-described industry leader in competitive bowling software.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses: CDE Software sells perpetual licenses for BLS (Bowling League Secretary), BTM (Bowling Tournament Manager), TBRAC (Brackets), and MBD (Master Bowler Database) products. Each installation requires a separate uniquely serial numbered license. Software is available in Standard, Professional, and AutoScoring editions.
2. Software Upgrades: Free updates are provided when downloaded from the website. Upgrade pricing is available to licensed customers. Major version upgrades (e.g., BLS-2026 to BLS-2027) are available for purchase with season-specific features.
3. Support Services: Technical support is provided via phone, email, and remote support tools (Splashtop SOS, TeamViewer). Support is only provided for licensed customers listed in the database.
4. Additional Licenses: Each concurrent installation requires its own separate license. Contact CDE Software at 206.937.8069 for multiple license purchases.
5. Physical Media and Manuals: Products can be purchased with printed manuals and installation media (USB Flash Drive or CD-ROM) which come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
6. Recap Sheets and Forms: CDE Software sells recap forms and related paper products through recaps.cdesoftware.com.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CDE Software develops and sells Windows-based desktop software for managing bowling leagues, tournaments, brackets, and side pots. The product suite includes BLS (Bowling League Secretary), BTM (Bowling Tournament Manager), TBRAC (Tournament Brackets), and MBD (Master Bowler Database), offered in Standard, Professional, and AutoScoring editions. The AutoScoring editions integrate with major electronic scoring systems to automate roster export and score import for bowling centers.

Product overview

CDE Software offers a comprehensive suite of bowling management software products organized around three core platforms: BLS (Bowling League Secretary) for league management, BTM (Bowling Tournament Manager) for tournament operations, and TBRAC for bracket and side pot management. Each platform is offered in multiple editions (Standard, Professional, and AutoScoring) to serve different market segments—Consumer editions for individual league secretaries and tournament managers, and Industrial/AutoScoring editions for bowling centers requiring integration with electronic scoring systems. The AutoScoring editions are specifically designed to export rosters, names, averages, and handicaps to scoring systems and import scores automatically, making them the industry standard for bowling centers. Supporting products include the Ultimate Bowling Clipart Library and Recap Sheets. The company has been developing bowling software since 1989 and remains the industry leader in competitive bowling software, acquired by QubicaAMF in 2016.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BLS (Bowling League Secretary) - Standard Edition Desktop software for managing bowling league scores, standings, financials, and awards. Consumer edition designed for league secretaries using the software at home or local bowling associations running tournaments from their office.
• BLS (Bowling League Secretary) - Professional Edition Professional-grade bowling league management software with enhanced features beyond the Standard Edition, including Mystery Doubles support and enhanced reporting capabilities for power users managing one or more leagues.
• BLS (Bowling League Secretary) - AutoScoring Edition Industrial edition of bowling league software designed to integrate seamlessly with electronic scoring systems in bowling centers. Exports rosters, names, averages, and handicaps to the front desk system and imports bowled scores automatically.
• BTM (Bowling Tournament Manager) - Standard Edition Tournament management software for managing tournaments of all sizes from simple events to complex setups with singles, doubles, trios, teams, and all-events. Consumer edition for tournament managers.
• BTM (Bowling Tournament Manager) - Professional Edition Professional tournament management software with advanced features for complex tournament setups including singles, doubles, trios, teams, and all-events categories.
• BTM (Bowling Tournament Manager) - AutoScoring Edition Industrial edition of tournament software for bowling centers with integrated electronic scoring. Automatically exports rosters and imports scores from compatible scoring systems.
• TBRAC (Tournament Brackets) - Professional Edition Professional bracket and side pot management software for managing brackets, high game pots, mystery doubles, sweeper doubles, and other side pot competitions. Also supports running simple singles-only tournaments.
• TBRAC (Tournament Brackets) - AutoScoring Edition AutoScoring edition of bracket software with integrated scoring system support for bowling centers.
• Ultimate Bowling Clipart Library Comprehensive bowling-related clipart and graphics library for use with CDE software products. Includes licensed use of images for bowling league and tournament materials.
• Recap Sheets Pre-printed recap forms and sheets for bowling leagues and tournaments, available for purchase separately from software through recaps.cdesoftware.com.
• Master Bowler Database (MBD) Database software for managing bowler information across multiple leagues and seasons. Available for download with support for synchronizing bowler data with BLS software.

Quantifiable outcome

• First national bowling membership organization endorsement - YABA officially endorsed CDE's Bowling League Secretary program in 1994
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration27 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• QubicaAMFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2016On October 31, 2016, QubicaAMF acquired ownership of CDE Software from founder Patrick Lajko's family trust. CDE Software continues to operate out of its Seattle facility with its current employees. Lance Rasmussen was promoted to President. QubicaAMF and CDE work together focusing on product innovation to protect and grow the sport of competitive bowling.
• QubicaAMFcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified scoring partner. CDE Software's AutoScoring editions integrate with QubicaAMF scoring systems including Conqueror Pro, Conqueror 2.07+, Conqueror Universal, and Conqueror 1.x. QubicaAMF was one of the earliest partners, beginning integration in 1994.
• BrunswickcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified scoring partner. CDE Software's AutoScoring editions integrate with Brunswick scoring systems including Sync, Vector Plus, and Vector. Brunswick is headquartered at 525 Laketon Ave, Muskegon, Michigan.
• SteltroniccoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified scoring partner. CDE Software's AutoScoring editions integrate with Steltronic Focus and W.I.N.S. scoring systems. Steltronic is headquartered at 3205 Pomona Blvd, Pomona, CA 91768 with European office in Italy.
• USBC (United States Bowling Congress)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDE Software is a proud USBC partner and long-time USBC Technology Partner. Software includes features for printing league applications, membership forms, and award forms. CDE Software has been the only league and tournament software company represented at every USBC National Convention.
• CTF (Canadian Tenpin Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDE Software is proud to support CTF as a sanctioned bowling organization. CTF is the governing body of the sport in Canada. CDE Software added support for CTF in 2005.
• TNBA (The National Bowling Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDE Software is proud to support TNBA, an organization fostering and promoting the game of ten pins. CDE Software became the first league software to add support for TNBA in 2007.
• BPAA (Bowling Proprietors' Association of America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDE Software has been a longstanding BPAA exhibitor at the annual Bowl Expo convention for over 20 years. CDE was the first league software to add support for BPAA's Web Services in 2009.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• QubicaAMF: Parent company of CDE Software since 2016 acquisition; also a major bowling scoring systems manufacturer (Conqueror, BES) and global bowling equipment provider. Directly comparable as a bowling technology and operations platform targeting the same bowling center customers.
• SportsEngine (NBC Sports): Sports league and tournament management SaaS platform owned by NBC Sports, serving youth sports organizations at scale. Broad incumbent in sports league management that competes for the same 'league secretary software' use case CDE addresses, but across many sports rather than specializing in bowling.
• ACTIVE Network (Vector Solutions): Recreation and activity management software platform serving parks, recreation centers, and sports organizations with registration, scheduling, and management tools. Broad incumbent in recreation management software adjacent to CDE's bowling league management niche.

Direct peers

• Brunswick Bowling Products: Major bowling scoring systems manufacturer (Sync, Vector Plus, Vector) and bowling center equipment supplier, headquartered in Muskegon, MI. CDE's AutoScoring editions integrate with Brunswick scoring systems - a directly comparable bowling technology and scoring ecosystem player.
• Steltronic: Bowling scoring systems manufacturer (Focus, W.I.N.S.) headquartered in Pomona, CA with European presence. Certified CDE AutoScoring partner with directly comparable bowling scoring and integration technology targeting bowling centers worldwide.
• LeagueApps: Sports league management SaaS platform serving youth and adult recreational sports leagues. Provides comparable league scheduling, registration, and management functionality for sports organizations - a potential cloud-native competitor in the broader league management space CDE occupies for bowling.
• TeamSnap: Sports team and league management SaaS platform used by millions for scheduling, communication, and team administration. Offers comparable league management software functionality and represents the modern cloud/SaaS approach that contrasts with CDE's desktop-software model.
• CenterMaster: Bowling center management software (CenterMaster 1.10+) explicitly cited as a CDE integration partner. Directly comparable bowling center management software vendor serving bowling operators with proprietary solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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