Side by side
ClubRunner vs Spark Membership
Both stand on membership management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
Choose ClubRunner if your club needs website, newsletter, or member management tools, with options for different setups. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or a listed Club Version above 20 members.
Visit ClubRunner Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
Spark Membership brings customer records, scheduling, payments, messaging, marketing, and member access together for local membership businesses. The listed subscription includes the app and core management tools, with a 14-day trial.
Visit Spark MembershipThe facts
| ClubRunner | Spark Membership | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Ignite Membership: $199 a month |
| Plans published | 7 | 5 |
| Maker | ClubRunner | Spark Membership |
| Website | clubrunner.ca | sparkmembership.com |
| On membership management software | #30 of 106 | #34 of 106 |
ClubRunner: what it does well
- Available on the web, iOS, and Android.
- Custom domain support.
- Page-based content gating.
- Recurring subscription billing.
- Plans cover website, newsletter, administration, and member management.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The listed Club Version is limited to 20 members.
- The Club Version requires annual advance payment and shows a $100 setup fee.
Spark Membership: what it does well
- CRM stores profiles and attendance trends
- Online booking and class scheduling
- Two-way SMS messaging
- Member app included
- Multiple locations supported
What to know first
- Costs $199 a month
- No free plan
- Fully white-labeled app costs extra
- Service may collect usage and payment data
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