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Glue Up vs Zuddl

Glue Up logo

Glue Up

Nonprofits

Membership, events and engagement software with strong Asia-Pacific presence

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Zuddl logo

Zuddl

Webinars

Unified event marketing platform for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Glue Up pricing is not published, and quotes vary substantially by region, which makes budgeting harder than with the published North American tools; Zuddl pricing starts at $10,000 per year and covers only two organizer seats
  • They diverge on capability: Glue Up covers Event management, Zuddl covers Virtual events.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Glue Up and Zuddl actually diverge.

Attributes where Glue Up and Zuddl differ
AttributeGlue UpZuddl
Pricing modelquotesubscription
CategoryNonprofitsWebinars
FoundedUnknown2020

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Glue Up

  • Event management
  • Membership management
  • Member mobile app
  • Email campaigns
  • Integrated CRM
  • Regional payments

Only in Zuddl

  • Virtual events
  • Hybrid events
  • In-person check-in
  • Sponsor showcases
  • Engagement tools
  • Salesforce
  • HubSpot
  • Marketo

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Glue Up

  • Chambers of commerce and professional bodies operating across Asia-Pacificnot Zuddl
  • Associations whose events are the core of member value rather than an add-onnot Zuddl
  • Organisations wanting a branded member app rather than a web portalnot Zuddl
  • Bodies needing local payment methods and regional data residencynot Zuddl

Zuddl

  • Running webinars, field events and conferences from one platformnot Glue Up
  • Enterprise demand generation event programmesnot Glue Up

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Glue Up

  • Pricing is not published, and quotes vary substantially by region, which makes budgeting harder than with the published North American tools
  • Membership management is less deep than the dedicated association management systems, reflecting its event-management origins
  • Smaller North American and European ecosystem, so integrations and local references are thinner outside Asia
  • Fundraising and donor management are weak, so charities whose main activity is giving should look elsewhere
  • The breadth means individual modules are good rather than excellent when compared against specialist tools

Zuddl

  • Pricing starts at $10,000 per year and covers only two organizer seats
  • A minimum of two organizer licences is required to open an account
  • Extra collaborator seats cost $170 per month billed annually on top of the platform fee
  • Portals, the mobile app, Event Hub, Event Series and AI content repurposing are priced as add-ons rather than included
  • The price also scales with total annual virtual attendee volume, and that attendee pricing is not published

Pricing, plan by plan

Glue Up

On request
  • Essentials$undefined/year
    • Event management
    • Membership
    • Email campaigns
  • Professional$undefined/year
    • All Essentials features
    • Member mobile app
    • CRM
  • Enterprise$undefined/year
    • Multi-chapter
    • API access
    • Custom integrations

Zuddl

On request
  • Starter$599/month
    • Up to 500 attendees
    • Virtual events
    • Basic analytics
  • Growth$1299/month
    • Up to 2000 attendees
    • Hybrid events
    • Advanced features
  • Enterprise$2999/month
    • Unlimited attendees
    • Full customization
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Glue Up if

  • You need event management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want membership management.
Glue Up review

Choose Zuddl if

  • You need virtual events.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want hybrid events.
Zuddl review

Questions people ask

Is Glue Up or Zuddl better?
Neither clearly leads. Glue Up starts at On request and Zuddl at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Glue Up or Zuddl?
Glue Up starts at On request and Zuddl at On request.
Does Glue Up or Zuddl run on more platforms?
Glue Up runs on Web, iOS, Android. Zuddl runs on Web, IOS, Android.
What is Glue Up best used for?
Glue Up is most often used for chambers of commerce and professional bodies operating across asia-pacific, associations whose events are the core of member value rather than an add-on, organisations wanting a branded member app rather than a web portal, bodies needing local payment methods and regional data residency. Of those, chambers of commerce and professional bodies operating across asia-pacific and associations whose events are the core of member value rather than an add-on are not what Zuddl is typically brought in for.
What can Glue Up do that Zuddl cannot?
Glue Up covers Event management, Membership management, Member mobile app, Email campaigns. Zuddl covers Virtual events, Hybrid events, In-person check-in, Sponsor showcases.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Glue Up: Where is Glue Up strongest?

Asia-Pacific. Local payment methods, WeChat integration, regional data residency and in-region support are things the North American platforms cannot match there.

Zuddl: What is the starting price?

Zuddl starts at $10,000 per year for two organizers. Pricing scales down automatically as you add more licenses.

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Glue Up: Was it called something else?

Yes, EventBank. The rename to Glue Up reflected the shift from pure event management to membership and engagement.

Zuddl: What is included in the pricing?

Each organizer license includes one Collaborator license by default. All plans include unlimited on-site staff for event check-ins and unlimited sales users at no additional cost.

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Glue Up: What does it cost?

Not published, and it varies by region. Expect an annual contract quoted on member count and modules.

Zuddl: Are there per-event fees?

No per-event or per-registration fees. Virtual pricing is based on your annual attendee volume.

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Glue Up: Is the member app real?

Yes, a branded native app rather than a mobile web view. For associations whose members network at events, it is one of the strongest reasons to choose it.

Zuddl: What support and onboarding is included?

Standard support includes in-app chat and email with real specialists, plus 30-day onboarding and first-event support. Most teams go live in 2-3 weeks.

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Glue Up: Should a US-only association consider it?

It can, but Wild Apricot and MemberClicks have published pricing, larger local ecosystems and more local references. The Asia-Pacific advantage is the reason to pick Glue Up.

Zuddl: What compliance standards does Zuddl meet?

Zuddl maintains SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and GDPR-compliant status with SSO and audit trails.

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