ClubExpress bills CA$0.42 per member per month — that's CA$84+ for 200 members, before secondary members or setup fees. Club Lounge is $24/month flat for 200 members. Same core features, modern UX, no per-member math.
No card required. No setup fee. Free migration help available.
Club Lounge $24/mo (200 members) | ClubExpress $0.35+/member/mo | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | Flat per plan | Per-member monthly |
| Price at 200 members ClubExpress: CA$0.42 × 200 primary members, plus secondary members billed separately. | CA$29/mo | CA$84+/mo |
| Price at 500 members | CA$79/mo | CA$170+/mo |
| Setup fee | None | Yes (one-time) |
| Platform fee on dues | 2% + Stripe fees | Merchant processing fees |
| Membership | ||
| Member database | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom application fields | ✓ | ✓ |
| Application approval workflow | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple membership tiers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital membership card | ✓ | ✗ |
| Bulk CSV import / export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Certifications / continuing education | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi-chapter support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Payments & Dues | ||
| Online dues collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stripe-native (direct to bank) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic renewal reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manual payment recording | ✓ | ✓ |
| QuickBooks integration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Community & Communication | ||
| Private member discussions ClubExpress has forums; Club Lounge has threaded discussions. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Events & RSVP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email campaigns / newsletters Club Lounge syncs your member list to Mailchimp or Brevo automatically. Broadcast campaigns run from your email tool. | Via Mailchimp / Brevo | ✓ |
| Member-only pages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✗ | ✓ |
| Platform | ||
| Custom domain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Public pages / website Club Lounge includes public pages with a rich text editor — enough for an About, Join, and FAQ page. Not a full drag-and-drop website builder. | Partial | ✓ |
| Setup time | Minutes | Days–weeks |
| Learning curve | Minimal | Steep |
Prices shown in CAD. ClubExpress pricing based on published per-member rates as of 2026. Actual ClubExpress cost depends on member count and secondary members.
200 members on Club Lounge costs $24/month. On ClubExpress it's CA$84+. The math works out fast.
We help with migration. Reach out at hello@clublounge.app.