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Head-to-head · Nonprofit Membership Management Software

ClubExpress vs Planning Center

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score ClubExpress #3 in Nonprofit Membership Management Software 8.7/10 60-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit ClubExpress
Planning Center #4 in Nonprofit Membership Management Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Try Planning Center

ClubExpress leads on 1 check, Planning Center on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreClubExpress · 8.7/10
  • Free planonly Planning Center
  • Free trialboth

ClubExpress scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit membership management software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

Planning Center offers free plan; ClubExpress doesn't. ClubExpress leads on member limit: 200 members versus 75 members.

ClubExpress is the better fit for clubs managing renewals, member pages, and events. Planning Center is the better fit for churches wanting low-cost member and group management.

  • ClubExpress fits best

    Clubs managing renewals, member pages, and events

  • Planning Center fits best

    Churches wanting low-cost member and group management

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Side by side

Feature ClubExpress 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Planning Center 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #3 in Nonprofit Membership Management Software #4 in Nonprofit Membership Management Software
Best for Clubs managing renewals, member pages, and events Churches wanting low-cost member and group management
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $15/unit/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 60 days 30 days
Free trial length 60 days 30 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs
Integrations 6 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ClubExpress 0/5 · Planning Center 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 (best) 75 members
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
  • Free People database with profiles, lists, workflows, and reporting
  • Group plans include unlimited groups and events
  • Church Center supports mobile and web access for congregants
Cons
  • Pricing includes a monthly hosting minimum
  • Listed member-based tiers stop at 1,000 members
  • No free plan is offered
  • Church-oriented design may not suit other nonprofit membership models
  • The suite is a set of separately priced products, not one subscription
  • Groups pricing rises with member capacity
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…

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Planning Center is a church management suite for congregations coordinating member records, groups, events, giving, child check-in, worship services, volunteer schedules, and communications. Staff manage ministry workflows across its…

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  1. ClubExpressNonprofit Membership Management Software 8.760-day trial
  2. Planning CenterNonprofit Membership Management Software 8.6Free plan · 30-day trial

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

  • Planning Center — where it wins

    • Free People database with profiles, lists, workflows, and reporting
    • Group plans include unlimited groups and events
    • Church Center supports mobile and web access for congregants

    Where it doesn't

    • Church-oriented design may not suit other nonprofit membership models
    • The suite is a set of separately priced products, not one subscription
    • Groups pricing rises with member capacity

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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