Glue Up handles events.
MemberRun handles everything.
Glue Up is popular with chambers of commerce and event-driven organizations. But professional associations with CPD requirements, learning programs, and board reporting expectations need a platform that goes deeper.
Feature-by-feature comparison.
| Feature | MemberRun | Glue Up |
|---|---|---|
| Member directory with profiles | Rich profiles, badges, engagement scores | Basic CRM-style contacts |
| Event management | Multi-day, speakers, sponsors, waitlists, auto CPD | Strong event management with ticketing |
| Resource library | 6 content types, AI-powered search | Basic content sharing |
| Learning / LMS | Full course builder, quizzes, certificates, progress | Not included |
| CPD / CE tracking | Automatic tracking, cycles, verification, audit reports | Not included |
| Community forums | Threaded discussions, categories, moderation | Basic community feed |
| Direct messaging | Member-to-member messaging inside portal | Basic messaging |
| Billing and dues | Stripe-powered, automated invoicing, multi-tier, dunning | Basic payment processing |
| Email campaigns | Smart segments, automation rules, open/click analytics | Basic email campaigns |
| AI-powered search | Natural language across all content types | Not included |
| Churn prediction | ML-powered at-risk member alerts | Not included |
| Board reports | One-click, real-time dashboards, 30-second generation | Not included |
| Sponsor management | Full portal with tiers, assets, booth assignments | Basic sponsor listings on events |
| Committee management | Terms, roles, assignments, meeting history | Not included |
| Mentorship matching | Profiles, pairing, goal tracking | Not included |
| Self-service configuration | Full control, no vendor tickets needed | Limited customization options |
Signs you've outgrown Glue Up.
There's no shame in outgrowing a tool — it means your association is succeeding. Here are the signals we hear most.
CPD tracking is manual or nonexistent
Your members have continuing professional development requirements, but Glue Up has no CPD tracking. You're managing compliance in spreadsheets, risking audit failures and member frustration.
There's no built-in LMS
You want to offer courses, certifications, and professional development content — but Glue Up doesn't have a learning management system. Bolting on a separate LMS means separate logins, separate billing, and no CPD integration.
Events are great, but everything else is basic
Glue Up's event management is solid. But member management, reporting, community features, and email campaigns feel like afterthoughts compared to what your association actually needs.
Board reporting doesn't exist
There's no one-click board report. No real-time dashboards. When your board asks for membership trends, event ROI, or renewal rates, you're pulling data manually and building slides from scratch.
Community features are minimal
Your members want threaded discussions, mentorship matching, and meaningful peer connections — not a basic social feed. Glue Up's community tools don't go deep enough for professional associations.
Pricing scales with contacts, not value
As your contact list grows, so does your bill — even if those contacts aren't active members. MemberRun pricing scales with member count, and every feature is included at every tier.
Glue Up is great for event-driven organizations.
Professional associations need more than events. They need CPD tracking, a learning management system, AI-powered member insights, community tools, and board reporting that takes seconds, not days. That's what MemberRun is built for.
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