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Two Fantasy Football Platforms to Choose From
DataForce runs leagues on two platforms: our own DataForce software and MyFantasyLeague.com (MFL). When we began offering a fantasy football commissioner service in 2015, many players wanted to play only on MFL, a platform that lets commissioners buy and manage their own leagues, so that is what we did. At the same time we built our own software, and DataForce is now a stable, full-featured platform in its own right.
We plan to keep hosting on both platforms indefinitely, and we run keeper and dynasty leagues on each. Because MFL leagues cost us money to operate, leagues hosted on MyFantasyLeague carry an additional $7 hosting fee (playoff leagues excepted). Both platforms are offered in our lobby.
Multi-year leagues can change platforms. When you renew your team each year, you can state a platform preference, and if every renewing team agrees, we move the league to the other platform.
Which platform should I choose?
DataForce offers leagues on two platforms: MyFantasyLeague and our own DataForce league management software.
These two platforms offer very different user interfaces. Here is a short list of the benefits of each:
DataForce
Choose this option if you are not already a MyFantasyLeague groupie.
- DataForce is cheaper, by $7. We can charge less because we pay no hosting fee for these leagues, and setup is considerably easier.
- DataForce software is simpler, easier to use and understand.
- DataForce more closely conforms to our rulebook, since not all rules can be enforced on the MyFantasyLeague software. Please see the MyFantasyLeague rules exceptions.
- DataForce leagues integrate seamlessly with our live stats feed where you can follow all leagues at once, requiring no data import.
- DataForce software gives commissioners more tools to manage leagues, helping us keep a closer eye on rule violations and potential collusion.
- DataForce software has no problems with abandoned teams. Lineups are adjusted automatically by the software early in the week to avoid byes and non-playing players.
MyFantasyLeague (including Heritage leagues)
Choose this option if you have been playing on MyFantasyLeague software for years and prefer the familiarity. MyFantasyLeague games are more self-regulated.
- MyFantasyLeague software is sprawling and robust, offering more reporting options for data research.
- MyFantasyLeague allows custom skins, so that you can give your leagues a unique look or select pleasing colors.
- MyFantasyLeague provides a much larger user base, with new third-party tools springing up each year to assist in drafting, etc.
- MyFantasyLeague is a common platform used by many providers, so if you play at other sites, you may prefer consistency.
Whichever you choose, we will do our best to make your Fantasy Football experience as enjoyable and smooth as possible!
