memberbeam vs MembershipWorks
Looking for a MembershipWorks alternative?
MembershipWorks adds membership, events and directories to an existing WordPress, Wix or Squarespace site, priced by number of accounts with no platform fee.
By Ramy Khuffash, Founder
Updated
Why organizations choose memberbeam over MembershipWorks
- All in one, or embed
- Use memberbeam’s website builder, or embed widgets in the site you have.
- Wallet cards and check-in
- Live Wallet cards, offline check-in, kiosk mode and Tap to Pay.
- Two-way accounting sync
- Not just exports: QuickBooks Online and Xero sync with payout reconciliation.
Side by side
MembershipWorks publishes plans from $35 a month for 300 accounts up to $259 a month for 10,000 accounts.
| Feature | MembershipWorks | memberbeam |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing basis | Number of accounts | Flat plan plus capped percentage |
| Website builder | Embeds only | Full builder or embeds |
| Wallet cards | Not advertised | Yes |
| Accounting | QuickBooks export | Two-way sync |
Based on publicly available information as of October 2026. Features and pricing change, so check MembershipWorks’s website for the latest. Sources: membershipworks.com. Spotted something out of date? Email hello@memberbeam.com.
Where MembershipWorks is a good fit
Organizations committed to their existing website builder that only need embedded tools.
- MembershipWorks charges no platform fee on payments.
memberbeam vs MembershipWorks: common questions
Does MembershipWorks charge transaction fees?
No. MembershipWorks charges by number of accounts with no platform fee. memberbeam charges a flat plan plus a capped platform fee, with unlimited contacts.
Can memberbeam work with my existing WordPress site like MembershipWorks?
Yes. memberbeam offers a WordPress plugin and embeddable widgets for join forms, events and directories, or you can use its own website builder.
Does MembershipWorks offer Wallet cards or a check-in app?
These are not advertised by MembershipWorks. memberbeam includes Apple and Google Wallet cards and an offline check-in app.
Switching from MembershipWorks? We will help.
Our importer brings across members, levels, renewal dates and history. On Growth and Pro, and annual Community plans, our team handles the migration with you at no cost.