Stop one team carrying the whole game. Rate each player 1–5 and we'll split them into teams whose total skill is as even as possible.
Tip: set ratings with the ★ pickers below, or paste them inline like Alice, 5 on each line.
The free version does the job. The optional template pack just makes brackets look beautiful for events, classrooms and clubs.
Free forever for basic use · No signup required
Best for mixed-skill groups: weekly five-a-side, padel friendlies, gaming sessions where skill ranges from beginner to ranked, classroom group projects where you want every team to have a strong reader.
One per line.
Already enabled here. Rate each name 1–5.
Each team's total skill will sit within 1–2 points of the others.
We sort participants by rating, then snake-draft them across the chosen number of teams (1 → 2 → 3 → 3 → 2 → 1 → 1 → 2…). Snake-drafting is provably optimal for small groups and minimises the gap between team totals. If two ratings are tied, the tool randomises their order so the result is not always the same. Re-roll for variations.
1 = clear beginner, 3 = average, 5 = strongly above the rest. Don't overthink it — broad strokes work better than fine-grained scores. If you're unsure, leave the rating at 3.
Leave them at 3. The algorithm still balances around the rated players.
Not in the free version — but a quick mental sum tells you. Each team's stars usually add up within ±2.
Drop in any list of names and we will split it into two even teams in seconds — random, or balanced by skill rating if you prefer.
OpenFour-team splits are the sweet spot for tournaments — enough variety for a real competition, small enough to fit in one afternoon.
OpenEight friends, one console, one trophy. Generate balanced FIFA teams so the same player doesn't lift the cup every night.
OpenStop the same striker carrying the same team every Tuesday. Rate your group, generate two balanced fives.
OpenUse member ratings (1–5 stars as a stand-in for ELO bands) to form even teams for club matches and rapid leagues.
OpenFree forever for basic use. No signup required. The free version really does do the job.
Want prettier prints? See the optional template pack
