Clubforce vs ClubSpot: Which Is Right for Your Club?
Looking for a ClubSpot alternative?
Both Clubforce and ClubSpot help sports clubs manage memberships, payments, fundraising and communications. But when choosing a platform, it’s important to consider how these tools work together.
Clubforce brings club administration, fundraising, online sales, reporting and communications into one connected platform, helping volunteers save time, manage their club more efficiently and create new opportunities to generate revenue.
Quick Verdict
Both platforms offer membership management, fundraising and branded club apps. Clubforce stands out for its integrated Marketplace, multi-channel communications, information security certification and tools designed to support club growth.
Choose Clubforce for…
An integrated club management solution that goes beyond collecting payments, helping your club reduce administration, communicate more effectively and maximise fundraising opportunities.
At a glance: Clubforce vs ClubSpot
Compare the features, functionality and capabilities of Clubforce and ClubSpot to find the best fit for your club.
Based on each company’s website as of 21 October, 2026
| Features |
 |
ClubSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Payments & registrations | ||
| Online membership & registration |
Available
Membership management and online payment |
|
| Camps & event registrations |
Available
Integrated camp and event registrations with online payments and participant reporting |
Partial
Camp registrations, events and ticketing |
| Event Ticketing |
Available
Integrated event ticket sales, checkout and reporting within Clubforce. |
Partial
Digital ticketing delivered through a separate, third-party Tixserve-powered mobile app. |
| Flexible membership payments |
Available
Instalment plans, family bundles and flexible membership options |
Available
Membership plans and recurring membership options |
| Secure payment processing |
Available
Secure online payments with integrated transaction reporting |
Available
Secure online payment processing |
| Arrears management |
Available
Track outstanding payments, manage arrears and follow up on overdue fees |
Partial
Payment tracking and instalment management |
| Payment methods |
Available
Card payments, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Tap to Pay for in-person collections |
Partial
Secure online card payments |
| Marketplace |
Available
Sell merchandise, tickets, donations, sponsorships and more through one integrated Marketplace with a single checkout. |
Not available
Memberships, fundraising and ticketing available, but no comparable all-in-one Marketplace advertised. |
| Facilities Booking |
Partial
Coming Q1 2027 |
Available
Facility booking and scheduling available. |
| Advertised subscription pricing |
Bundle from €35/month, paid annually |
Partial
Annual subscription advertised at €125/month, billed annually |
| Security and compliance | ||
| Data security |
Available
ISO 27001-certified information security, backed by cyber insurance |
Not available
No external certification |
| Fundraising software licensing |
Available
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission |
Not available
No licence |
| Role-based permissions |
Available
Configurable access for club administrators, coaches and team managers |
Available
Full admin and editor only |
| Granular permissoins |
Available
Granular permission settings for greater control over access to club data |
Not available
Role based permissions only |
| Fundraising | ||
| Club lotto and draws |
Available
Club lotto, 50/50 draws, raffles and online ticket sales |
|
| Auto-renewals |
Available
Recurring payments, automated renewals and fundraising reminders |
Available
Auto-renewals available |
| In-person card payments |
Available
Tap to Pay on iPhone and Android for in-person fundraising collections |
Not available
Not listed on website |
| Public donation campaigns |
Available
Create shareable donation pages and fundraising campaigns, with guest checkout for members and non-members. |
Partial
Online lotto, raffles and fundraising ticket sales available; dedicated donation campaign functionality not clearly advertised. |
| Automated fundraising communications |
Available
Email, app notifications and recurring promotional communications |
Available
Automated lotto emails, push notifications and fundraising reminders |
| Communications | ||
| Mobile app |
Available
Clubforce Connect app for club news, payments, memberships and communications |
Available
Dedicated club-branded mobile app |
| Club-branded mobile app |
Available
Clubforce Connect Pro gives your club its own branded app and app-store presence |
Available
Branded club app |
| Email campaigns & targeting |
Available
One-off and recurring email campaigns with targeted recipient lists and Delivery Insights |
Not available
Transactional emails only; no dedicated email campaign functionality advertised. |
| Social media integration |
Partial
Coming Q4 2026 |
Available
Basic Meta and Twitter posting |
| Audience segmentation and automation |
Available
Dynamic Audience Builder, targeted communications, recurring Posts and Delivery Insights |
Not available
Group messaging only |
| Club website builder |
Available
No-code website builder included at no extra cost. |
Available
Club web and fundraising pages; full website-builder functionality to be verified |
| Custom domains |
Available
Free Clubforce subdomain or link to your own custom domain |
Available
Subdomain and custom domain available |
Switching from ClubSpot to Clubforce
Switching club management platforms doesn’t have to be complicated. Our onboarding team will help you plan your move, transfer eligible club data and get your administrators up and running with Clubforce.
Plan Your Switch
We’ll review your existing setup, discuss your club’s needs and agree on a clear migration plan.
Get Set Up
Our team will help you configure your memberships, payments, fundraising and communications, including transferring eligible club data.
Launch with Confidence
Get your club up and running with guidance and support, so your volunteers can make the most of Clubforce from day one.
How Castleisland AFC Raised €50,000+ in Under 6 Months
Castleisland AFC’s Buy-a-Block campaign has helped raise €50,000 towards the club’s future. With Clubforce, the club brought its fundraising online, making it easier for supporters to contribute, track payments and receive automated receipts.
“Clubforce has helped us reach a wider audience by making it easy for supporters to pay online, while also allowing us to track payments and issue automated receipts.”
— Patrick O’Rourke, Chairman, Castleisland AFC
