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memberplanet vs Memship
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.
Choose memberplanet if your organization needs membership administration alongside communications, payments, and event features. Look elsewhere if U.S.-only group texting or the lack of out-of-the-box external accounting integrations does not suit your needs; administrators can export reports to Excel, and enterprise options are available through sales.
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Memship covers membership records, activities, payment collection, and member self-service in a self-hosted application. Organizations should account for the Docker and Docker Compose requirement and the current reliance on a phone browser rather than a dedicated mobile app.
Visit MemshipThe facts
| memberplanet | Memship | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Essentials: $50 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | memberplanet | Not published |
| Website | memberplanet.com | openmemship.com |
| On membership management software | #3 of 106 | #1 of 106 |
memberplanet: what it does well
- Manages membership levels, databases, renewals, and reports.
- Includes newsletters, surveys, discussion boards, and photo albums.
- Supports dues, recurring donations, event sites, and RSVPs.
- Android and iOS apps can display membership cards offline after first viewing.
- Offers a free plan and lists support on all plans.
What to know first
- Group text messaging is available only in the United States.
- External accounting integrations are not included out of the box.
- Essentials, Pro, and Premium have listed monthly prices of 50.00 USD, 100.00 USD, and 175.00 USD.
Memship: what it does well
- Full application listed as free
- No subscriptions or per-member fees
- Member data stays on the organization's server by default
- Supports activity registration, waiting lists, and payments
- Members can use a phone browser to book and pay
What to know first
- Quick start requires Docker and Docker Compose
- Dedicated mobile app is still in development
- Email campaigns and direct messaging are planned, not current
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