MemberClicks vs MemberSpace (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, MemberSpace grades higher than MemberClicks: 2.0 against 1.6 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
MemberClicks grades higher on features. MemberSpace grades higher on value for money, the free plan and platforms. They get the same grade on ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
MemberClicks
Association management software for member dues and events
MemberSpace
Add memberships and gated content to a site you already have
Which one is for you
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
Pick MemberSpace if
- Fits if you have a site on Squarespace, Wix or Webflow and want a members area on it
- Works for a creator selling one or two paid tiers
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you have steady sales: Starter takes 5% of every sale
- Tight if you want an API or the AI connection, which are on the $99 Growth plan
- Watch out: Starter allows one website connection
- Watch out: the site builder is a separate cost, since it runs on top of another site
How we grade them
| 1.6GPAMemberClicksWeak | 2.0GPAMemberSpaceFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | 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. | C$39 a month billed yearly plus a 5% fee on sales, against a $49 middle for courses and communities tools. Growth is $99. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial is listed anywhere on the pages read. | DA 7-day free trial on any plan, but the page doesn't say whether a card is needed. A 30-day money-back guarantee follows. |
| Features | BMember database, dues, events, email, forms, a site builder and a portal. The core of membership work is covered. | CMembership on any site, free and paid tiers, member spaces, migration and automations. The listing's gap: Starter allows one website connection and API access is on Growth. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. Quoted and set up with sales, with a site and forms to build. | CNo store rating on record. You add a snippet to your site and set up plans and gated pages. |
| Platforms and integrations | CWeb only, and no integrations are listed. | BWeb only, with Stripe, Zapier, Squarespace, WordPress, Webflow and Wix connections and an admin API on Growth. |
| Best for | membership management for associations and chambers | adding memberships to a site you already have |
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: MemberClicks and MemberSpace. How we grade
Price against what you get
MemberClicks starts at $291.67 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. MemberSpace starts at $39 a month and scores 2.3.
They score the same, and MemberSpace starts $252.67 a month lower. Of the other course and community platforms on the chart, 21 score higher than MemberClicks for less, and 10 score higher than MemberSpace 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
- MemberClicks also covers forms, reports and email campaigns.
- MemberSpace also covers paid newsletters, online courses and community.
At a glance
| MemberClicks | MemberSpace | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free trial |
| Starts at | $3,500 per year and up | $39 per month, billed annually, plus a 5% fee on sales |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | 7-day free trial |
| Web | ||
| Made by | MemberClicks (part of Momentive) | MemberSpace |
| Price read from | memberclicks.com | memberspace.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
MemberSpace
- The Starter plan takes a 5% fee on every sale and allows one website connection.
- API access and the AI connection are on the $99 Growth plan only.
- The pricing page shows annual rates; a monthly option is offered but its price was not shown in the page text.
- It runs on top of another site, so the site builder is a separate cost.
Key features
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.
MemberSpace
- Membership on any site
- Installs on an existing site and locks pages, files or videos behind a member login.
- Free and paid tiers
- Sells one-time, payment-plan and recurring access, with free trials of any length.
- Spaces for members
- Offers community forums, content libraries, courses, newsletters, coaching areas and directories to members.
- Member migration
- Imports members from another platform at no charge.
- Analytics and automations
- Reports revenue and activity and sends automatic emails.
- Admin API and AI connection
- Growth adds API access and a way to connect a ChatGPT or Claude account to analyze member data.
Plans
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.
MemberSpace
Starter$39
per month, billed annually
5% MemberSpace fee on each sale on top of Stripe's fees; unlimited members and tiers, 5 member spaces, 1 website connection.
Growth$99
per month, billed annually
2% fee on each sale; unlimited spaces, 3 website connections, admin API access and ChatGPT or Claude connection.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, MemberClicks or MemberSpace?
As of Nov 13, 2026, MemberSpace is cheaper to start with: $39 a month, against $291.67 a month when paid by the year for MemberClicks. MemberClicks starts at $3,500 per year and up, and MemberSpace starts at $39 per month, billed annually, plus a 5% fee on sales.
Which has a free plan, MemberClicks or MemberSpace?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither MemberClicks nor MemberSpace has a free plan. MemberSpace has a free trial.
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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.