CourseStorm vs MemberClicks (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, CourseStorm and MemberClicks share a 1.6 GPA, neither has a free plan, and CourseStorm starts cheaper, at $99 a month against $291.67 a month when paid by the year.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
CourseStorm grades higher on platforms. MemberClicks grades higher on features. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
CourseStorm
Class and camp registration software for education programs
MemberClicks
Association management software for member dues and events
Which one is for you
Pick CourseStorm if
- Fits if you run classes or camps that families register for
- Works for organisations that want rosters and waitlists
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you run small programs, as $2.49 per registration comes on top of the monthly price
- Skip it if you want to host lessons, as it has no course delivery
- Watch out: payment plans and attendance tracking start at Pro ($269)
- Watch out: integrations are listed from All Access ($399)
- Not for you if you want a trial, as none is listed
Pick MemberClicks if
- Fits if you run a chamber or association with paying members
- Works for groups that want dues, events and a member site in one system
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you are a small club, as pricing starts at $3,500 a year
- Pricey if you add CommUnity, Job Board, Classroom or the Member App, which are separate
- Watch out: pricing is quoted after a sales conversation
- Not for you if you want a trial or free plan, as none is listed
How we grade them
| 1.6GPACourseStormWeak | 1.6GPAMemberClicksWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D$99 a month billed annually is already above the dearer-quarter line ($89), and payment plans and attendance sit on Pro at $269. A $2.49 fee per registration comes on top. | D$3,500 a year (about $292 a month) and up, and $4,500 for individual members, against a dearest-tenth line of $135 a month. It is a different kind of product from most of its category. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial; the site pushes a demo. | FNo free plan and no trial is listed anywhere on the pages read. |
| Features | CCatalogue, rosters, waitlists, payments and forms do class registration fully, but it is a smaller job than a course platform and has no lessons or video. | BMember database, dues, events, email, forms, a site builder and a portal. The core of membership work is covered. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. Onboarding takes 3 to 6 weeks according to the site. | CNo store rating on record. Quoted and set up with sales, with a site and forms to build. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, with Zapier, Spektrix, Little Green Light, Neon One, Bloomerang, Mailchimp and Constant Contact listed. | CWeb only, and no integrations are listed. |
| Best for | class and camp registration pages | membership management for associations and chambers |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: CourseStorm and MemberClicks. How we grade
Price against what you get
CourseStorm starts at $99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. MemberClicks starts at $291.67 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3.
They score the same, and CourseStorm starts $192.67 a month lower. Of the other course and community platforms on the chart, 17 score higher than CourseStorm for less, and 21 score higher than MemberClicks for less.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Where they differ
- CourseStorm also covers class booking.
- MemberClicks also covers email campaigns.
At a glance
| CourseStorm | MemberClicks | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | $99 per month, billed yearly ($119 billed monthly) | $3,500 per year and up |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | CourseStorm | MemberClicks (part of Momentive) |
| Price read from | coursestorm.com | memberclicks.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
CourseStorm
- Every plan adds a $2.49 per-registration fee and standard Stripe card processing costs.
- There is no free plan or free trial listed; the site pushes a demo and onboarding of 3 to 6 weeks.
- It handles class registration, not course hosting, so there is no lesson or video delivery.
- Integrations with donor and ticketing systems run through Zapier, and the integrations feature is listed from All Access.
MemberClicks
- Pricing is quoted after a conversation with sales; the page shows only the starting points.
- The two entry prices are annual and depend on organization size and functionality needs.
- CommUnity, Job Board, Classroom and the Member App are separate add-ons, not part of the base plans.
Key features
CourseStorm
- Class catalog website
- Publishes a searchable catalog of classes and camps that families register for online; a WordPress plugin can show classes on an existing site.
- Rosters and waitlists
- Keeps rosters, waitlists and student transfers; advanced waitlists and attendance tracking start at Pro.
- Payments
- Takes card payments through Stripe; payment plans are listed from the Pro tier.
- Registration forms
- Custom registration forms and price-adjusting questions start at Core; class-specific forms start at Pro.
- Marketing emails and reminders
- Sends automated reminders and marketing emails, with low enrollment alerts and abandoned-cart emails described on the homepage.
- Reporting
- Basic reports on every plan; an AI reporting assistant that answers typed questions is listed on All Access.
MemberClicks
- Member database and CRM
- Keeps member records, contact tracking and member types in one place. MC Trade adds links between employees and employers, and between parent and child companies.
- Dues and renewals
- Automates dues collection, invoices and renewal reminders, with integrated payment processing and financial reports.
- Events
- Event registration, calendars and attendance tracking, with email automation around each event.
- Email and forms
- Recurring and automated email campaigns with tracking, plus a custom form builder for applications, donations and surveys.
- Website and member portal
- A site builder and a member portal with a directory, so members can manage their own details.
- Add-on products
- Sold separately: CommUnity (a private member network), Job Board, Classroom (online learning), a Member App and Data Insights reporting.
Plans
CourseStorm
Starter$99
per month, billed yearly ($119 billed monthly)
Catalog website, family accounts, rosters, waitlists and transfers, card processing and basic reporting.
Core$169
per month, billed yearly ($219 billed monthly)
Adds a customized registration form, automated reminders, roster emails, price-adjusting form questions and marketing emails.
Pro$269
per month, billed yearly ($329 billed monthly)
Adds payment plans, class-specific registration forms, age restrictions, instructor access, attendance tracking and advanced waitlists.
All Access$399
per month, billed yearly ($499 billed monthly)
For programs processing $100k or more a year; adds integrations, AI-powered reporting, class-specific promo codes, private classes and flash sale protection.
MemberClicks
MC Trade$3,500
per year and up
For groups whose members are organizations, including chambers. Price depends on organization and functionality needs.
MC Pro$4,500
per year and up
For groups whose members are individuals. Price depends on organization and functionality needs.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, CourseStorm or MemberClicks?
As of Nov 13, 2026, CourseStorm is cheaper to start with: $99 a month, against $291.67 a month when paid by the year for MemberClicks. CourseStorm starts at $99 per month, billed yearly ($119 billed monthly), and MemberClicks starts at $3,500 per year and up.
Which has a free plan, CourseStorm or MemberClicks?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither CourseStorm nor MemberClicks has a free plan.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.