What ClubExpress does

ClubExpress is a cloud-based association management software (AMS) platform founded in 2004 and operated by co-founder and CEO Dan Ehrmann, serving over 3,000 clubs, professional associations, and membership-based organizations internationally. The platform is built on AWS infrastructure and integrates — within a single hosted system — a membership database, customizable website builder with themed templates, event calendar with online registration and payment, integrated payment processing (via Stripe and Authorize.Net), blast email and text communications, discussion forums, document/photo libraries, e-commerce storefront, donations management, and native iOS/Android mobile apps organized around member-defined channels. Specialty features include multi-tier organization support (unified or distributed websites for chapters, districts, and regions with automated fund distribution), continuing education and certification tracking, and an OAuth-based Web Services API for membership verification on external sites.

The company monetizes through a per-active-member monthly subscription (ranging from 30¢ to 42¢/member at higher tiers with a $24 minimum), one-time setup packages ($150 DIY to $3,180 full-service), recurring add-on modules ($12-$40/month for CRM, scheduling, learning, etc.), payment processing economics (Premium 3.99%+30¢, Basic 2.99%+30¢), training and design services, and ancillary annual subscriptions such as the AI-powered Accessibility Toolkit ($439/year). Go-to-market is hybrid: enterprise field sales for larger organizations, product-led self-serve (free 60-day trial, $150 Basic Setup) for smaller clubs, plus partner-driven adoption through the League of Women Voters partnership reaching 750+ chapters. Operating geographies span the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, Singapore, and additional markets served via Stripe's global footprint.

Name

ClubExpress

Legal name

ClubExpress

Website

https://clubexpress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaumburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Subscription - Monthly Hosting Fees: Per-member monthly subscription model based on organization size. ClubExpress only charges for active members; no charge for expired members, non-member contacts, or family members who don't need login. Includes unlimited website hosting, storage, photos, documents, emails, admins, and support.
2. One-Time Setup Fees: One-time setup packages ranging from Basic ($150) DIY to Builder Pack Plus ($3,180) with full-service website configuration, training hours, and initial content setup.
3. Optional Modules (Add-on Subscriptions): Monthly or annual fees for optional modules including Resource Scheduling ($20/mo), Contact Log CRM ($40/mo), Continuing Education ($40/mo), Classified Ads ($12/mo), Ad Hoc Reports ($200-300/yr), Virtual Membership Cards ($200/yr), Web Services ($200/yr).
4. Payment Processing: Integrated payment processing with Premium (3.99% + 30¢) and Basic (2.99% + 30¢) models. ACH processing at 1.5% with $1 min and $100 max fee. No per-transaction ClubExpress fee for members.
5. Training Services: Additional training hours available at $120/hr, or discounted packs (3-hour: $324, 5-hour: $510). Webinar-based training for staff and volunteers.
6. Design Services: Website design and customization options provided by in-house design team for additional fees. Custom CSS/JavaScript modifications available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ClubExpress provides a cloud-based Association Management Software (AMS) platform for clubs, associations, and membership-based organizations. The platform bundles a membership database, customizable website builder, event calendar with online registration, integrated payment processing, communications (email, text, forums), native iOS/Android mobile app, and multi-tier chapter/district/region support. It also offers 20+ built-in modules and optional paid add-ons for continuing education, CRM, e-commerce, jobs boards, ride tracking, and accessibility compliance.

Product overview

ClubExpress is a cloud-based association management software (AMS) platform launched in 2004, providing purpose-built software for clubs, associations, and membership-based organizations. The core platform includes essential tools: Membership Management (database, types, renewals), Website Builder (templates, pages, photos, documents), Event Calendar (registration, capacity, tracking), Payments & Accounting (credit cards, ACH, donations, QuickBooks integration), Communication Tools (email blasts, text messaging, forums, chat, blogs), Mobile App (iOS/Android with channels, directory, meets), and Multi-Tier Organization Support (chapters, districts, regions). The platform offers numerous built-in modules at no extra cost including Discussion Forums, Document Library, Photo Albums, Surveys, Ad Hoc Forms, Blogs, Volunteering, Donations, E-Commerce Storefront, Chat, and Meets. Optional paid add-on modules extend functionality: Contact Log/CRM ($40/mo), Continuing Education & Certification ($40/mo), E-Learning ($12/mo), Jobs Board ($15/mo), Resource Scheduling ($20/mo), Ad Hoc Reports ($200-300/yr), Web Services API ($200/yr), Ride Log ($15/mo), Ride Cue Sheets ($15/mo), Expense Reimbursements ($25/mo), Banner Advertising ($12/mo), Classified Ads ($12/mo), Virtual Membership Cards ($200/yr), Accessibility Toolkit with AI ($439/yr), Points Tracking ($30/mo), Member Gallery ($25/mo), Guest Passes ($40/mo), Group Directory ($20/mo), Member Fleet ($12/mo), Trail Maps ($15/mo), Task Manager ($20/mo), and Single Sign-On ($200/yr). The platform also integrates with QuickBooks (accounting), Stripe (payments), Google Analytics (traffic), Learning Stream (training), social networks (Facebook, LinkedIn, X), Zoom (webinars), Salesforce (data sync), and Ride With GPS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ClubExpress AMS Platform Core cloud-based association management platform bundling membership database, website builder, event calendar, payment processing, communications, and mobile app. Priced per active member per month with tiered volume discounts.
• ClubExpress Mobile App Native mobile application for members built around 'channels' defined nine different ways (all active members, member opt-in, committee-based, interest group-based, chapter-based, etc.) with channel-specific Chat, Directory, Events, Polls, and Meets features. Available for iOS and Android.
• Multi-Tier Organization Support Module Module supporting organizations with chapters, districts, and regions, with options for one unified website or multiple independent websites with shared parent organization controls and automatic fund distribution to chapter bank accounts.
• Continuing Education & Certification Module Optional paid add-on ($40/month) that tracks professional certifications through CE credits/units/points. Allows defining certifications, earning methods, fees, renewal periods, and integrates with Learning Stream training tools.
• Contact Log (CRM Module)

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by 3,000+ clubs and associations internationally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments13 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• League of Women Voters of the United StatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2020Partnership announced April 8, 2020 to offer ClubExpress as recommended association management platform to 750+ state and local League of Women Voters chapters. ClubExpress added functionality to improve data sharing from state and local Leagues to national office, improved financial management, and ensured national office always has current member data. League members can join at local level with PMP funds automatically distributed to state and national accounts. Custom Salesforce integration for automatic data sync.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationStripe partnership for payment processing. ClubExpress is a Stripe Verified Partner. Stripe integration enables organizations to set up their own merchant account with flat 2.99% + 30¢ per transaction fee. Stripe supports 30+ countries including US, Canada, UK, Europe, Australia, and more.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Stripe: Payment infrastructure partner to ClubExpress and a Stripe Verified Partner relationship; relevant as both an enablement layer and a potential competitive vector (Stripe has been expanding into broader SMB software and membership-style offerings).

Direct peers

• MemberPlanet: SMB-focused association management platform for clubs, groups, and member-based organizations offering member management, event registration, payments, and communication tools at price points directly comparable to ClubExpress's SMB tiers.
• Wild Apr: Direct AMS competitor for clubs, associations, and membership-based organizations, offering website builder, member database, events, payments, and email on a per-member subscription model. Most commonly cited head-to-head competitor to ClubExpress.
• Glue Up: Cloud-based all-in-one membership management platform serving associations, chambers, and nonprofits globally with CRM, events, email, mobile app, and website — direct functional overlap with ClubExpress, including international multi-currency support.
• Amilia (formerly YourMembership / SmartRec): Recreation and membership management platform serving clubs, associations, and recreation centers with registration, member management, and payments — overlapping with ClubExpress's sports, fitness, and recreation club verticals.
• GrowthZone (formerly Association Anywhere): AMS platform for chambers of commerce, associations, and member-based organizations, with member directory, events, dues billing, and website CMS — comparable customer base and overlapping feature set to ClubExpress.
• Personify (MemberClicks / Wild Apr parent): Acquired MemberClicks and Wild Apr; offers AMS solutions targeting small and mid-size associations with membership management, events, payments, and website capabilities closely overlapping ClubExpress's core platform.

Emerging players

• Memberful: Lightweight membership and subscription platform for creators, communities, and small paid-membership organizations. Less breadth than ClubExpress but modern UX; competes for the simpler end of the same small-club buyer.

Broad incumbents

• Salesforce Industries (Vlocity / NPSP for Nonprofits): Enterprise CRM with vertical nonprofit/association templates (including Nonprofit Success Pack). Targets the upper end of the association market; significantly larger and broader, used by some large multi-tier associations alongside or instead of mid-market AMS tools.
• Daxko: Larger AMS/membership management incumbent focused on YMCAs, JCCs, and community centers; broader portfolio (programming, billing, member engagement) than ClubExpress but overlapping in the membership-management core.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/clubexpress
• Facebookfacebook.com/ClubExpressSoftware
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clubexpress

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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