ClubExpress vs Glue Up

ClubExpress8.7Visit Glue Up8.2Visit

Higher score ClubExpress #3 in Nonprofit Membership Management Software 8.7/10 60-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit ClubExpress

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Glue Up #8 in Nonprofit Membership Management Software 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Glue Up

• ClubExpress fits best

  Clubs managing renewals, member pages, and events

• Glue Up fits best

  Associations managing members, events, and communities

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Side by side

Feature	ClubExpress 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Glue Up 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.2
Ranking	#3 in Nonprofit Membership Management Software	#8 in Nonprofit Membership Management Software
Best for	Clubs managing renewals, member pages, and events	Associations managing members, events, and communities
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	60 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs, Phone, Live chat
Integrations	6 integrations	13 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ClubExpress 0/5 · Glue Up 0/5
Online dues payments	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automated renewals	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Member directory	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Event management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Member communications	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Member limit	200 members	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines signup, recurring renewals, member records, and payments Supports event registration alongside public and member-only pages Offers member access through web, iOS, and Android apps	Combines applications, approvals, renewals, dues, and recurring payments Includes event registration, ticketing, payments, and member communications Offers member directories, community groups, messaging, and self-service
Cons	Pricing includes a monthly hosting minimum Listed member-based tiers stop at 1,000 members No free plan is offered	Professional starts at $3,000 per year, with annual billing Payment processing fees vary by processor and configured fee settings Multi-chapter management and a dedicated success manager are Enterprise features
Our verdict	ClubExpress brings a club or association’s membership administration and online presence into one cloud platform. It is aimed at membership-based groups, from local clubs to professional associations and nonprofits, that need to manage… Read the review →	Glue Up brings membership administration, events, communications, payments, and community features into one cloud-based platform. It is aimed at associations, chambers of commerce, nonprofits, and other member-based organizations that want… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ClubExpress — where it wins

  • Combines signup, recurring renewals, member records, and payments
  • Supports event registration alongside public and member-only pages
  • Offers member access through web, iOS, and Android apps

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing includes a monthly hosting minimum
  • Listed member-based tiers stop at 1,000 members
  • No free plan is offered

• Glue Up — where it wins

  • Combines applications, approvals, renewals, dues, and recurring payments
  • Includes event registration, ticketing, payments, and member communications
  • Offers member directories, community groups, messaging, and self-service

  Where it doesn't

  • Professional starts at $3,000 per year, with annual billing
  • Payment processing fees vary by processor and configured fee settings
  • Multi-chapter management and a dedicated success manager are Enterprise features

• ClubExpress8.7/10 · 60-day trial

  A club management platform combining membership, events, communications, and web pages.

  Visit ClubExpressFull verdict →
• Glue Up8.2/10 · Paid

  A broad membership and event platform, with annual plans starting at $3,000.

  Visit Glue UpFull verdict →