MembershipWorks
MembershipWorks: A broad membership operations system with free entry and account-based paid plans. Ranked #1 of 33 in Membership Billing Software by our editors (9.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for established groups needing broad membership operations.
At a glance
- Editor score9.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forEstablished groups needing broad membership operations
- Free planYes
- Paid from$35/mo
- Member limit300 members
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Recurring, automatic, online, offline, and lifetime billing options
- Self-service accounts, renewals, directories, events, and registrations
- Integrates with Stripe, QuickBooks, Xero, websites, and email tools
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to 50 accounts and restricts paid functionality
- Paid plans are priced by account limits rather than feature tiers
- Web-only platform with no listed native mobile platform
Our verdict on MembershipWorks
MembershipWorks is a web-based membership and event management system for chambers of commerce, professional and trade associations, nonprofits, networking groups, societies, and other member-based organizations. Its scope extends beyond billing: member records and CRM tools sit alongside online payments, recurring subscriptions, directories, events, forms, donations, member-only content, reporting, and automated member emails. Member self-service covers profiles, payment methods, and account access, while renewal and past-due notices support ongoing administration.
Pricing is account-based. The Free plan is limited to 50 accounts, and paid functionality is restricted on that plan. Paid plans start at $35 per month for up to 300 accounts, followed by $59 for up to 600, $95 for up to 1,200, $145 for up to 2,500, $205 for up to 5,000, and $259 for up to 10,000 accounts. The published plans show the same core feature set across these account levels: membership management, member directories, event calendars, online membership payments, and members-only content. Member billing can use monthly, quarterly, or annual intervals, while the plans themselves are billed monthly. MembershipWorks states that it offers a 30-day money-back guarantee rather than a free trial.
Its ecosystem fit is a key consideration for organizations that already manage websites, payments, accounting, or email through other services. Integrations include Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.net, Xero, QuickBooks, Mailchimp, WordPress, Squarespace, Weebly, Wix, and Duda. Exports to QuickBooks, Xero, and spreadsheets add options for accounting workflows. Directories include profiles, maps, search, and privacy controls, while event tools cover registrations, tickets, and online payments. Choose MembershipWorks when membership administration, billing, events, and related operations belong in one system. Organizations seeking only a narrow billing tool, or a native mobile platform, should consider a more focused alternative.
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MembershipWorks pricing
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MembershipWorks fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $35/mo |
| Member limit | 300 members |
| Billing frequency | Both |
| Member portal | Yes |
| Automated dunning | Yes |
| Self-service renewals | Yes |
| Payment methods | Card |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 11 integrations: Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.net, Xero, QuickBooks, Mailchimp … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | membershipworks.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
MembershipWorks integrations
MembershipWorks lists 11 integrations on its own site.
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Authorize.net
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- Mailchimp
- WordPress
- Squarespace
- Weebly
- Wix
- Duda
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Alternatives to MembershipWorks
- MybersA broad membership platform for dues, events, bookings, and member self-service.9.2
- IntaveraA broad membership system for billing, renewals, events and member self-service.9.1
- MemshipA free open-source core covering membership, recurring billing, payments, and member self-service.8.9
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