MembershipWorks or MPass: same free tier, different membership card
MembershipWorks is affordable membership software that is free up to 50 accounts and takes no cut of payments. MPass is free up to 50 cards too, and puts each member’s card in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet.
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M-FT-03142One card template per activity
Basketball
Volleyball
Swimming
Martial arts
Cycling
Golf
Theatre
Choir
Student societiesHow it works: 3 steps
Choose your activity
Football, tennis, scouts, student society, choir… The card is already designed in your colours. Add your logo.
Add your members
One by one, or all at once from your Excel file. Each member receives their card by email.
Scan at the door
The member adds the card to their iPhone or Android in one tap. At the door, you scan the QR code with your phone.
What MPass does for your club
Membership cards in the Wallet
Each member adds their card to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet in one tap. It updates itself: tier, validity, renewal.
Tickets and invitations
Create an event, share the link, scan at the door with your phone. Parties, matches, tournaments, galas.
One-shot Excel import
Import your member list (Excel or CSV): all the cards are created in one go, with one link per member.
Sent automatically by email
Each member gets their card by email, with the Apple Wallet and Google Wallet buttons. You can also copy the link for WhatsApp or SMS.
Built for clubs and leagues
Soccer, tennis, pickleball, martial arts, swim teams, rec leagues, booster and alumni clubs: 90 ready-made card designs, one per activity, in your colors.
Membership fees stay with the club
MPass never touches your members’ money: they pay the club as usual (bank transfer, cash) and you activate their card.
Where they differ
MembershipWorks covers membership signups and online payments through Stripe, PayPal or Authorize.net, plus events with paid or free tickets and attendee check-in. Its pricing page lists a free plan up to 50 accounts, then $35 to $259 per month for 300 to 10,000 accounts, with a 30-day money-back guarantee. It takes no fee on payments beyond the processor’s.
The card. We didn’t find a digital membership card in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet on MembershipWorks’ pricing or features pages.
That is exactly what MPass does: each member gets a card on their phone with their plan and expiry date, it updates when they renew, and you scan it at the door with any phone. On Essential, renewal reminders go out a month before, and event tickets carry no per-ticket fee. Free up to 50 cards, then $39 per month for 300 cards.
If you want online membership payments and events in one tool, MembershipWorks covers more ground. If what you need is a reliable card in your members’ wallets, MPass does it with almost no setup, and the two can work side by side.
MembershipWorks and MPass at a glance
| MembershipWorks | MPass | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Up to 50 accounts | Up to 50 cards |
| Paid plans | $35 to $259/month (300 to 10,000 accounts) | $39/month for 300 cards, $89 for 1,000 |
| Apple Wallet and Google Wallet card | Not listed | Yes, 90 designs |
| Fees on payments | None beyond the payment processor’s fees | None: MPass doesn’t process payments |
| Event tickets | Yes, through Stripe or PayPal, with check-in | Yes, no per-ticket fee, scan with any phone |
| Online membership payments | Yes (Stripe, PayPal, Authorize.net) | No |
| Accounting | QuickBooks export | No |
Public information from the MembershipWorks website, checked on October 10, 2026; it may have changed, so check their site. “Not listed” means we did not find it on their public pages. MembershipWorks is a trademark of its owner; MPass is not affiliated with it.
Pick your sport, the card is ready
Each activity has its own design: colours, 3D object, card title, membership plans. You add your logo, your text and the back of the card. The design stays consistent, and your members recognise their club at a glance.
Create my test card
Simple pricing, no commission
Free
- 50 active cards or tickets
- 1 active event
- Apple Wallet and Google Wallet
- Check-in scanner on 1 phone
Essential
- 300 membership cards
- 150 tickets per month
- Renewal reminders
- Self-service join link
- Email delivery of every card
Pro
- 1,000 membership cards
- 300 tickets per month
- Excel / CSV import: all cards at once
- Unlimited events
- No MPass branding
No contract, cancel anytime. 14-day free trial, no credit card needed. MPass never touches your dues: members pay your club the way they already do.
Prices in US dollars. Any applicable sales tax is added at checkout by Paddle, our reseller (Merchant of Record). Terms · Refunds.
Frequently asked questions
Is MembershipWorks free?
Yes, up to 50 accounts according to its pricing page (October 2026). Paid plans run from $35 to $259 per month. MPass is also free up to 50 active cards.
Does MembershipWorks have Apple Wallet cards?
We didn’t find wallet cards on its official pricing or features pages in October 2026. Check its site for the latest features.
Can MPass work alongside MembershipWorks?
Yes. Export your member list and import it into MPass (Pro), or add members one by one. There is no official integration.
Do my members need to download an app?
No. The card goes straight into Apple Wallet (iPhone) or Google Wallet (Android), which are already on their phone. They tap one button in the email or text you send.