The free Meetup alternative
Run your community and events without an organiser subscription.
No card required. Set up in minutes.
Meetup is one of the best-known ways to find and host local groups, but organisers pay a subscription to keep a group live, and members are shown other groups and ads. ClubCP gives you your own club page, event ticketing, memberships and messaging with every feature free, so the only thing your members see is your club.
ClubCP vs Meetup, feature by feature
| Feature | ClubCP | Meetup |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to run your group | Free, every feature | Paid organiser subscription |
| Event listings and RSVPs | Yes | Yes |
| Paid tickets and check-in | Built in, no per-ticket platform fee | Limited |
| Recurring memberships / dues | Yes | No |
| Your own branded club page | Yes | Meetup-branded group page |
| Member messaging and announcements | Yes | Basic |
| Ad-free for your members | Yes | No |
| Insights (revenue, members, activity) | Yes | Basic |
| Export your member and event data | Yes | Limited |
Meetup pricing and features change over time; check their site for the latest. Comparison reflects our understanding at time of writing.
When Meetup is the better choice
No tool wins for everyone. Meetup is the stronger pick when:
- You want to be discovered by strangers browsing Meetup's marketplace of local groups. ClubCP is where you run and grow the club you already have, not a discovery marketplace.
- Your whole model depends on Meetup's built-in audience in your city.
Frequently asked questions
Is ClubCP really free compared to Meetup?
Yes. There is no organiser subscription and no paid tier. You can run members, events, ticketing and messaging at no cost. Optional paid tickets are handled through Stripe.
Can I move my Meetup group to ClubCP?
You can recreate your group as a ClubCP club in minutes, invite your members, and start posting events straight away. Reach out to support@clubcp.app if you need a hand.
Do my members need to pay or see ads?
No. ClubCP is ad-free for members and free to join. Members only pay if you sell paid tickets or paid memberships.
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