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What GatherAMS is

GatherAMS is membership management software for clubs, chambers, trade associations, and self-managed homeowner associations. It can turn existing spreadsheets into a member portal with a central database, custom fields, a directory, and role-based access. Membership tools automate scheduled invoices, renewal reminders, and recurring payments through the organization’s own processor.

Event features include online registration, tiered ticketing, waitlists, and on-site or QR check-in. Communication options include mass email campaigns with open and click analytics, discussion forums, and an AI chatbot. The feature catalog lists a public REST API, webhooks, and named financial and vendor integrations. GatherAMS says it adds no markup to payments through supported processors such as Stripe, PayPal, or a bank. Listed security features include PCI-DSS compliant payments and two-factor authentication; the homepage also describes database-enforced isolation for member data.

The Club plan costs $45 a month, billed $486 yearly, and supports up to 250 contacts. It includes all modules, unlimited admins, live chat, and any processor. There is no free plan, but a 30-day trial is available.

Who it suits

GatherAMS suits membership organizations such as clubs, chambers, trade associations, and self-managed HOAs that need a portal and tools for dues, events, and member communications. The Club plan is listed for organizations with up to 250 contacts.

What it does well

  • Imports existing spreadsheets into a member portal.
  • Automates invoices, renewal reminders, and recurring payments.
  • Events include waitlists and QR check-in.
  • Data can be exported at any time.

What to know first

  • No free plan.
  • Two-way QuickBooks sync is unavailable.
  • Dedicated mobile apps are not available.
  • SMS is not planned.

Limits

The Club plan supports up to 250 contacts and costs $45 a month, with $486 billed yearly. Larger plans increase contact capacity; there is no free plan.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
Club$486 billed yearly · up to 250 contacts · all modules · unlimited admins · live chat · any processor$45 a month
Chapterup to 1,000 contacts$89 a month
Associationup to 5,000 contacts$179 a month
Network5,000+ contacts$329 a month

As gatherams.com lists them, read 2 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Open the GatherAMS website
  2. Start the 30-day trial
  3. Import existing spreadsheet member data
  4. Choose a plan based on contact volume
  5. Connect your organization’s payment processor
  6. Configure member access, events and communications

Verdict

GatherAMS brings member records, dues, event registration, and communications into one membership platform. Check the contact limits and missing QuickBooks sync or dedicated apps against your organization’s needs.

Questions

How much does GatherAMS cost?

The Club plan is $45 a month, billed at $486 yearly, for up to 250 contacts. Chapter, Association and Network plans cover larger contact counts.

Is there a free plan or trial?

There is no free plan. A 30-day trial is available.

Which organizations is GatherAMS for?

Editions are offered for volunteer-run clubs, chambers, trade associations and self-managed homeowner associations.

Can members renew and pay online?

Yes. The software supports self-service renewals and recurring payments through the organization’s own processor.

Does GatherAMS integrate with QuickBooks or Zapier?

Two-way QuickBooks synchronization is unavailable and not planned. Zapier integration is also not planned.

Can data be exported?

Users can export their data at any time.

Facts from GatherAMS's own pages

Audience
The product offers editions for volunteer-run clubs, chambers, trade associations and self-managed homeowner associations. · gatherams.com, 2 Oct 2026
Communications
Features include mass email campaigns with open and click analytics, discussion forums and an AI chatbot; SMS is not planned. · gatherams.com, 2 Oct 2026
Dues
The product automates scheduled invoices, renewal reminders and recurring payments, with payment processing connected to the organization's own processor. · gatherams.com, 2 Oct 2026
Events
Event tools include online registration, tiered ticketing, waitlists and on-site or QR check-in. · gatherams.com, 2 Oct 2026
Exports
Users can export their data at any time, and the pricing page says monthly plans can be canceled any month. · gatherams.com, 2 Oct 2026
Free plan
No · gatherams.com, 20 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Toronto, Ontario, Canada · gatherams.com, 28 Sept 2026
Integrations
The feature catalog lists a public REST API, webhooks and named financial/vendor integrations as live, while Zapier integration is not planned. · gatherams.com, 2 Oct 2026
Limits
Two-way QuickBooks sync and dedicated mobile apps are not available; QuickBooks sync is not planned and the apps are on the roadmap. · gatherams.com, 2 Oct 2026
Member portal
Yes · gatherams.com, 20 Sept 2026
Memberships
It provides a central member database, spreadsheet import, custom fields, member portal, directory and role-based access. · gatherams.com, 2 Oct 2026
Payment fees
GatherAMS says it adds 0% markup to payments through supported processors, including Stripe, PayPal or a bank. · gatherams.com, 2 Oct 2026
Product
GatherAMS is membership management software for clubs, chambers, trade associations and HOAs that turns existing spreadsheets into a member portal. · gatherams.com, 2 Oct 2026
Security
The feature catalog lists PCI-DSS compliant payments and two-factor authentication, and the homepage says database-enforced isolation protects member data. · gatherams.com, 2 Oct 2026
Paid from
45 · gatherams.com, 20 Sept 2026
Support
The contact page says staff reply within one business day and lists phone support Monday through Friday during Eastern business hours. · gatherams.com, 2 Oct 2026

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