Comparisons
Compare club management software, honestly
Every platform below is a real product with real strengths — we name them. We also do the math the sticker prices leave out: contact-based tiers, setup fees, ads, and payment markups. Figures reflect published vendor pricing as of July 2026 — vendors change pricing and features, so confirm details with each provider.
MemberDay vs
Wild Apricot
Wild Apricot is the biggest name in membership software, and for staffed associations it can be a fine fit. But it bills by contacts (not members), it…
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ClubRunner
ClubRunner has served Rotary clubs for two decades and integrates deeply with Rotary International reporting. But it charges a setup fee, puts ads on …
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ClubExpress
ClubExpress is one of the deepest feature sets in club software, and larger associations with dedicated administrators get real value from it. But per…
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Join It
Join It is a clean, modern membership tool with a matching $29 entry price. The difference is what happens when your club collects money: Join It take…
Read the comparison →Coming from Portalbuzz?
MemberDay was built by the Portalbuzz founders after it shut down in 2024. You're not comparing — you're coming home.
The Portalbuzz story →Run your own numbers
The cost calculator compares real year-one totals — subscription, setup fees, and payment markups — for your club's size.
Open the calculator →Methodology: comparisons use each vendor's published pricing pages and documentation, checked July 2026. Where a vendor doesn't publish a figure (e.g. ClubRunner card rates), we say so rather than guess. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix it. MemberDay pricing: Core $29/mo, Plus $49/mo, 45-day free trial.
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