MemberDay vs ClubExpress
The simpler ClubExpress alternative
ClubExpress is one of the deepest feature sets in club software, and larger associations with dedicated administrators get real value from it. But per-member pricing, setup fees that start at $150, bundled payment processing at 2.99–3.99%, and a dated interface make it heavy for volunteer-run clubs.
MemberDay is the better fit for…
- Volunteer-run clubs that want simplicity over module sprawl
- Clubs that don’t want their software bill tied to their member count
- Treasurers who want their own Stripe account and zero platform markup
- Clubs that want modern software with AI and a real mobile app
ClubExpress may be the better fit for…
- Larger clubs and multi-chapter associations with a dedicated admin
- Organizations that want every conceivable module in one legacy system
- Groups that value included phone support
We'd rather you pick the right tool than the loudest pitch — this comparison names real strengths on both sides.
Monthly price by club size
Published pricing as of July 2026 — competitor pricing and features may change, so confirm details with each provider. MemberDay is flat at every size — ClubExpress's price changes as you grow.
| Members | MemberDay Core | ClubExpress |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | $29/mo | ~$24/mo $24/mo floor |
| 50 | $29/mo | ~$24/mo $24/mo floor |
| 100 | $29/mo | ~$42/mo |
| 250 | $29/mo | ~$95/mo |
| 500 | $29/mo | ~$170/mo |
Year-one, all-in — 60-member club processing $10,000/yr online
MemberDay
$319 (Core, annual — $0 setup, $0 payment markup)
ClubExpress
~$560 (~$300 subscription + $150 basic setup + ~$110 payment markup at 3.99%)
Excludes the ~2.9% + 30¢ base card fee every platform's customers pay. Run your own numbers →
Side by side
| MemberDay | ClubExpress | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat — unlimited members | Per-active-member ($0.42→$0.30/member/mo), $24 floor |
| Setup fee | $0 | $150–$3,180 depending on configuration |
| Payment fees | 0% markup — your own Stripe account | Bundled processing at 2.99–3.99% + 30¢ |
| Mobile app | iOS & Android for all members, included | Member app available |
| AI features | Built-in assistant + AI survey import | None |
| Website | Optional builder add-on, $10/mo | Full website included |
| Phone support | Email support included | Phone support included |
| Interface | Modern, built 2024+ | Comprehensive but dated |
| Ownership | Independent, founder-owned | Acquired by Lumaverse (SignUpGenius) in 2022 |
Sources: ClubExpress's published pricing and documentation, checked July 2026. Spot something outdated? Let us know.
Switching from ClubExpress is our job, not yours
Export your data from ClubExpress, send it to us, and our team imports your member roster free — typically within a week. Then use the rest of your 45-day trial to run real club work before your board decides.
How Free Migration WorksThe switch, step by step
- Start your free trial (no credit card)
- Export your data from ClubExpress and email it to us
- We import your members, contacts, and member types — free
- Review together, invite your officers, go live
FAQ
MemberDay vs ClubExpress
Isn’t ClubExpress cheaper for small clubs?
At 25–50 members its $24/month floor beats MemberDay’s $29 on sticker price. But add the $150+ setup fee and the 2.99–3.99% bundled payment processing, and a small club collecting dues online usually pays more all-in during year one — and every year it grows, the per-member meter runs. Use our TCO calculator to check your own numbers.
What happens to our cost as we grow with ClubExpress?
ClubExpress bills per active member, so growth raises your bill: roughly $42/mo at 100 members and $95/mo at 250. MemberDay stays $29/mo at any size.
What does ClubExpress do better?
Breadth and phone support. It has modules for almost everything and includes a full website. If you have a dedicated administrator who can master a deep legacy system, it’s capable — our case is simplicity, modern tools, and total cost for volunteer-led clubs.
Can you migrate our ClubExpress data?
Yes — send us your ClubExpress export and we’ll migrate your member roster free, typically within a week.
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