Considering a move from Glue Up?
Glue Up is an all-in-one platform for associations and chambers, with CRM, events and email marketing. MemberGuard is narrower: membership, payments, GIRO, events and cards, with member data hosted in Singapore.
Why teams look for a Glue Up alternative
They want fewer modules and a simpler product
They need GIRO collections and Xero sync for membership fees
They want member data hosted in Singapore
They want one price with every feature included
MemberGuard vs Glue Up at a glance
| Category | MemberGuard | Glue Up |
|---|---|---|
| Where member data is hosted | Singapore (AWS ap-southeast-1), a separate database per customer | Ask where your data would be stored |
| Local payments | PayNow and card through your AXS Checkout or Stripe account; GIRO through your bank's collection files | Check PayNow and GIRO support for Singapore |
| Pricing | SGD, four plans by member count, every feature on every plan | See their current price list |
| Events | Ticketed events with member pricing, waitlists and QR check-in; no multi-session conference agendas | Conference and event management |
| Email marketing | Not offered: transactional emails only (reminders, invoices, tickets) | Built in |
Where Glue Up is strong
- Broad event and conference features
- CRM and email marketing in the same product
- Established with chambers and trade associations in Asia
Where MemberGuard wins
- Every feature on every plan, priced in SGD
- GIRO bank files and one-way Xero sync
- Member data hosted in Singapore
- Restricted fields and a log of who viewed each record
Pricing
Check Glue Up's current pricing for the modules you would use. MemberGuard's plans include every feature.
Who Glue Up is best for
Chambers and associations that run large conferences and want email marketing in the same product.
Who MemberGuard is best for
Associations focused on membership, subscriptions and regular events, who want Singapore hosting, GIRO and Xero.
Migration from Glue Up
Member records import from CSV; payment and event history can be migrated with our help as a one-time assisted migration.
Frequently asked
It handles ticketed events with member and public prices, capacity, waitlists and QR check-in. It doesn't do multi-session agendas, seat maps or sponsor management.
No. MemberGuard sends transactional emails — reminders, invoices, receipts, approvals and tickets. Use your existing email tool for newsletters.
It depends on how much history you bring across. We'll scope it with you once we've seen your export.
Compare other alternatives
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See comparisonSee MemberGuard with your own membership rules
Book a demo and we'll walk through how your members join, renew, pay and come to events — using your tiers and fees.