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MemberClicks vs Universe

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MemberClicks

Nonprofits

Association management for professional bodies and trade associations

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Universe logo

Universe

Events

Ticketing and event management made simple

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Universe has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MemberClicks pricing is not published, which is a marked step down in transparency from Wild Apricot at the tier below it; Universe limited design customization for event pages and branding control
  • They diverge on capability: MemberClicks covers Membership management, Universe covers Ticketing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MemberClicks and Universe actually diverge.

Attributes where MemberClicks and Universe differ
AttributeMemberClicksUniverse
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquoteUnknown
Free tierNoYes
CategoryNonprofitsEvents
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: 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 MemberClicks

  • Membership management
  • Chapters and committees
  • Continuing education
  • Events and registration
  • Job board
  • Member community

Only in Universe

  • Ticketing
  • Event pages
  • Guest lists
  • Check-in app
  • Analytics
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Facebook

What people use each for

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

MemberClicks

  • Professional associations tracking continuing education credits for membersnot Universe
  • Trade associations with chapters that manage their own membershipnot Universe
  • Chambers of commerce running events, directories and job boardsnot Universe
  • Organisations that have outgrown a small-club membership toolnot Universe

Universe

  • Event planningnot MemberClicks
  • Ticket salesnot MemberClicks
  • Attendee managementnot MemberClicks
  • Virtual eventsnot MemberClicks
  • Event marketingnot MemberClicks

Where each one falls short

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

MemberClicks

  • Pricing is not published, which is a marked step down in transparency from Wild Apricot at the tier below it
  • Annual contracts and implementation fees make it a considerably larger commitment than the per-month membership tools
  • The interface is dated in places, particularly the website content management
  • Migration from Wild Apricot is a real project despite the shared ownership, and buyers sometimes assume otherwise
  • Smaller associations will pay for chapter and continuing education machinery they never use

Universe

  • Limited design customization for event pages and branding control
  • User interface becomes unintuitive for advanced features and complex event types
  • No ability to transfer attendees between time slots; requires full refund and repurchase
  • Difficult walk-up/credit card sales processing at physical events
  • Slow customer support for refunds and technical issues

Pricing, plan by plan

MemberClicks

On request
  • MemberClicks$undefined/year
    • Membership management
    • Events
    • Chapters and committees
  • MC Professional$undefined/year
    • Continuing education
    • Job board
    • Advanced reporting

Universe

Free
  • Free EventsFree
    • Free event creation and ticketing
  • Starter$0.79/per ticket
    • 2% + $0.79 per ticket
    • Capped at $19.95 per ticket
    • Basic event management
  • Standard$1.99/per ticket
    • 2.5% + $1.99 per ticket
    • Capped at $19.95 per ticket
    • Advanced features
  • Pro$undefined/custom
    • Dynamic pricing
    • RFID access control
    • Ticketmaster distribution

Which should you pick?

Choose MemberClicks if

  • You need membership management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want chapters and committees.
MemberClicks review

Choose Universe if

  • You need ticketing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want event pages.
Universe review

Questions people ask

Is MemberClicks or Universe better?
Neither clearly leads. MemberClicks starts at On request and Universe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MemberClicks or Universe?
Universe has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for MemberClicks and Free for Universe.
Does MemberClicks or Universe run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, iOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Universe for free?
Yes. Universe has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MemberClicks starts at On request.
What is MemberClicks best used for?
MemberClicks is most often used for professional associations tracking continuing education credits for members, trade associations with chapters that manage their own membership, chambers of commerce running events, directories and job boards, organisations that have outgrown a small-club membership tool. Of those, professional associations tracking continuing education credits for members and trade associations with chapters that manage their own membership are not what Universe is typically brought in for.
What can MemberClicks do that Universe cannot?
MemberClicks covers Membership management, Chapters and committees, Continuing education, Events and registration. Universe covers Ticketing, Event pages, Guest lists, Check-in app.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MemberClicks: How does it differ from Wild Apricot?

Chapters, committees and continuing education credit tracking. Those structures are what make professional associations different from clubs, and they are where simpler tools fail.

Universe: What platforms does Universe support?

Universe is available on web, iOS, and Android, with support across 25 countries and 9 languages. Organizers can accept online, mobile, onsite, kiosk, and print-at-home tickets.

Source
MemberClicks: What does it cost?

Not published. It is an annual contract with implementation, quoted on member count and modules.

Universe: Does Universe integrate with other tools?

Yes. Universe integrates with 5,000+ partner applications through Zapier, allowing automation of ticket sales data to CRM, invoicing, and other business tools without code.

Source
MemberClicks: Is migration from Wild Apricot easy?

Not automatically. Both are owned by Personify, but they are separate products and a migration is a project with data mapping and re-implementation.

MemberClicks: Does it handle continuing education?

Yes, including credit tracking and certification records, which is one of the main reasons professional bodies choose it.

MemberClicks: Who should not buy it?

Small clubs and associations without chapters or education requirements. The machinery that justifies the price will sit unused.

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