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Membership management software is a specialized digital tool crafted to streamline the administrative and communication tasks of clubs, communities, associations, and organizations. It acts as a centralized platform for handling member registrations, profiles, content delivery, scheduling, payment processing, and fostering community engagement.
The primary types of membership management software include on-premise and cloud-based solutions. On-premise membership management software denotes software systems that are installed and operated locally on the organization's servers and computing infrastructure, rather than being hosted and accessed online. Its applications span organizing and selling tickets, publishing and delivering textual or audiovisual content, offering advertising opportunities, facilitating interaction, collaborative file sharing, tracking member interests, and generating supplementary income from donations. These solutions cater to various end-users, including large enterprises and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a significant impact on the information technology sector, especially in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Increased duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have driven up production and operating costs for tech companies, cloud service providers, and data centers. Firms that depend on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are grappling with extended lead times and mounting pricing pressures. At the same time, tariffs on specialized software and retaliatory actions by key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and dampened foreign demand for U.S.-made technologies. In response, the sector is ramping up investments in domestic chip production, broadening its supplier network, and leveraging AI-powered automation to improve resilience and manage costs more effectively.
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The membership management software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $7.63 billion in 2024 to $8.5 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to a rise in demand for gym software, increased demand for streamlined gym management, digitization of gym operations, increased health consciousness, optimization of fitness center operations, and a growing number of mobile subscribers.
The membership management software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.87 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to high penetration of the internet, rising demand for software platforms, growth in the number of fitness centers and health clubs, growing awareness related to membership management software, growing demand from non-profit organizations. Major trends in the forecast period include high penetration of the internet, rising demand for software platforms, growth in the number of fitness centers and health clubs, growing awareness related to membership management software, and growing demand from non-profit organizations.
The forecast of 10.9% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.8% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This sector could face feature slowdowns or cost spikes due to tariff-induced delays in software upgrades and integrations with global payment and CRM providers. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The expansion of fitness centers and health clubs is expected to drive the growth of the membership management software market in the future. These establishments offer a range of services and facilities focused on physical fitness and overall well-being. Factors such as evolving health attitudes, urban lifestyles, social dynamics, and corporate wellness initiatives contribute to the ongoing growth and diversification of fitness centers and health clubs. Membership management software plays a crucial role in streamlining the registration process for new members, offering online registration portals or self-service kiosks to simplify sign-up procedures, input personal information, and complete necessary paperwork. This reduces administrative burdens and decreases wait times. For example, a report by the International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) in September 2023 indicated that approximately 80% of health and fitness industry leaders anticipate a growth of over 5% in membership and revenue in 2023 compared to 2022, underscoring the significant impact of fitness centers and health clubs on the membership management software market.
Prominent companies in the membership management software market are emphasizing personalization and member engagement through collaborative tools such as multi-program management systems to enhance member experiences and boost overall satisfaction and retention rates. These systems facilitate the management of various membership initiatives, including programs, subscription plans, tiered memberships, and promotional campaigns, within a unified platform. For instance, in April 2022, TeamSnap, a provider of membership management software, launched an all-in-one multi-program management system tailored for youth sports organizations. This system enables clubs and leagues to seamlessly register players and utilize advanced scheduling and team management tools. Offering features for member management, registration, payments, and integration with mobile apps and websites, the platform simplifies the initiation of new seasons or club offerings while accommodating management of multiple players within the same family. Additionally, it offers customization options to suit specific organizational needs, including support for multiple bank accounts.
In September 2022, ClearCourse, a UK-based software and payments business, acquired Club Systems International to enhance its product offering and expand its global customer base. This acquisition provides Club Systems International with additional investment opportunities and integration with ClearCourse's diverse portfolio of software businesses. Furthermore, integration with ClearAccept, a specialized payments solution, allows Club Systems International to maintain control over its payment processes while addressing security and compliance concerns. Club Systems International Ltd, a UK-based provider of membership management software, stands to benefit from these developments.
Major companies operating in the membership management software market are Stripe Inc., Active Network LLC, Mailchimp, Zapier Inc., Daxko LLC, ACS Technologies, GrowthZone Inc., YourMembership.com Inc., EventBank Corp, Wild Apricot Inc., Zen Planner LLC, MemberClicks Inc., Member Planet LLC, Perfect Gym Solutions Pty Ltd., NationBuilder, Wodify Technologies LLC, Star Chapter LLC, Regpack Inc., Softwood Technology Inc., VeryConnect Ltd., DonorView, Reservio, WordPress, Club Express, Member365
North America was the largest region in the membership management software market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the membership management software market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the membership management software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The membership management software market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as automated membership processes, event management, payment processing automation, and content management. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The membership management software market also includes sales of mobile membership management apps, subscription-based membership management platform, and open-source membership management software. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.