# ClubExpress, StarChapter vs iMIS Comparison | | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 247 | 49 | 232 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (72.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (83.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (82.1% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $150.00 With One-Time Purchase | $113.00 | $200 Per User/Per Month | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### ClubExpress **Not enough data** ### StarChapter **Not enough data** ### iMIS Pros: - Ease of Use (14 reviews) - Features (14 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (8 reviews) - Complexity (5 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (232 reviews) | 7.9 (47 reviews) | 8.2 (200 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 6.9 (235 reviews) | 7.3 (47 reviews) | 7.5 (207 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 6.9 (205 reviews) | 7.5 (44 reviews) | 6.7 (149 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.3 (216 reviews) | 8.0 (44 reviews) | 7.7 (133 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (222 reviews) | 7.6 (46 reviews) | 8.0 (189 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (208 reviews) | 8.6 (44 reviews) | 8.4 (134 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.9 (230 reviews) | 7.0 (47 reviews) | 8.5 (199 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### ClubExpress #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Basic Price: $150.00 With One-Time Purchase Description: Basic setup includes full support during setup period and importing your member and non-member databases. Key Features: - Website with areas for public, members only and admins - Unlimited custom web pages - Unlimited photos and photo albums [Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/clubexpress/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### StarChapter #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Essential Price: $113.00 Description: StarChapter Essential: Best value for established chapters with all of the essential tools to manage your chapter. Key Features: - Up to 150 Members [Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/starchapter/pricing) #### Free Trial No ### iMIS #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: iMIS Price: $200 Per User/Per Month Description: iMIS is priced as an annual subscription including hosting, online help guides, and technical support - everything you expect from a complete cloud solution. The total annual price varies depending on number of users and features selected. [Learn more about iMIS](https://www.g2.com/products/imis/reviews) #### Free Trial No --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Fundraising | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ClubExpress** | N/A | N/A | | **StarChapter** | N/A | N/A | | **iMIS** | 7.6/10 | 43 | #### Administration | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (42 reviews) | | **Interaction Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (36 reviews) | | **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (39 reviews) | | **Donor Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (35 reviews) | #### Fundraising | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Campaign Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (34 reviews) | | **Online Donation Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (31 reviews) | | **Event Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (36 reviews) | | **Recurring Donations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (28 reviews) | | **Peer-to-peer Fundraising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (12 reviews) | | **Mobile Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (30 reviews) | #### Marketing | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Email Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (36 reviews) | | **Direct Mail Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | ### Donor Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ClubExpress** | N/A | N/A | | **StarChapter** | N/A | N/A | | **iMIS** | 8.6/10 | 30 | #### Administration | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **User Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (26 reviews) | | **Donor Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (18 reviews) | | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (25 reviews) | | **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (24 reviews) | | **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (22 reviews) | #### Donor Management | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Moves Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (18 reviews) | | **Pledge Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (17 reviews) | | **E-Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.9 (18 reviews) | | **Acknowledgments & Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (18 reviews) | #### Interoperability | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Event Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (25 reviews) | | **Gift Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (17 reviews) | | **Fund Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (18 reviews) | ### Nonprofit CRM | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ClubExpress** | N/A | N/A | | **StarChapter** | N/A | N/A | | **iMIS** | 7.1/10 | 88 | #### Constituent Management | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Constituent Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (78 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Online Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (82 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Donor Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.8 (58 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Marketing Automation | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Email Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (75 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Lead Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Campaign Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Marketing ROI Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (54 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Workflow Automation | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Donor Prospecting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.5 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Data Entry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Task Delegation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (57 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Reporting & Analytics | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (80 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (79 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Automated Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (74 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Integrations | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (75 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Fundraising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (53 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Grant Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.4 (46 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Sales POS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (57 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Agentic AI - Nonprofit CRM | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Professional Association Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ClubExpress** | N/A | N/A | | **StarChapter** | N/A | N/A | | **iMIS** | 5.4/10 | 14 | #### Agentic AI - Professional Association Management | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.3 (9 reviews) | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.7 (9 reviews) | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.9 (9 reviews) | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.5 (7 reviews) | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.5 (7 reviews) | #### Membership Management | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Member Self‑Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Member Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Dues & Renewals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Events & Committees | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Committee & Group Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event Management & Registration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Calendar & Scheduling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Financial & Operational Tools | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Integration With Accounting Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Marketing & Automated Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Online Payments & Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting & Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Club Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **ClubExpress** | N/A | N/A | | **StarChapter** | N/A | N/A | | **iMIS** | N/A | N/A | #### Membership Management | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Automated Dues & Renewals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Membership Database & Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Member Self‑Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Event & Scheduling | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Calendar & Scheduling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event Creation & Registration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Financial Management | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Online Payments & Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Point of Sale (POS) Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Financial Reporting & Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Communication & Engagement | Feature | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Member Community & Networking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email & SMS Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile App Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Professional Association Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/professional-association-management) **Unique to ClubExpress (1):** [Club Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/club-management-2c58bf0d-13ef-4570-b808-69044d035c7f) **Unique to iMIS (3):** [Donor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/donor-management), [Fundraising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fundraising), [Nonprofit CRM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/nonprofit-crm) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | ClubExpress | StarChapter | iMIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 72.7% | 83.7% | 82.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 24.5% | 16.3% | 17.0% | | **Enterprise** | 2.9% | 0% | 0.9% | ### By Industry #### ClubExpress - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 34.7% - **Civic & Social Organization:** 14.7% - **Sports:** 9.0% - **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 3.3% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.9% - **Education Management:** 2.9% - **Recreational Facilities and Services:** 2.4% - **Maritime:** 1.6% - **Higher Education:** 1.6% - **Events Services:** 1.6% - **Other:** 25.3% #### StarChapter - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 46.9% - **Education Management:** 6.1% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.1% - **Civic & Social Organization:** 4.1% - **Events Services:** 4.1% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.1% - **Insurance:** 4.1% - **Retail:** 4.1% - **Information Services:** 2.0% - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 2.0% - **Other:** 16.3% #### iMIS - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 43.9% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.9% - **Accounting:** 3.5% - **Higher Education:** 3.1% - **Civic & Social Organization:** 2.6% - **Education Management:** 2.6% - **Insurance:** 2.2% - **Construction:** 2.2% - **Banking:** 1.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 1.8% - **Other:** 28.5% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to ClubExpress - [WildApricot](https://www.g2.com/products/wildapricot/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (45 reviews) - [MemberPress](https://www.g2.com/products/memberpress/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (279 reviews) - [Neon CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/neon-one-llc-neon-crm/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (425 reviews) - [MemberSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/membersuite/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (56 reviews) - [Glue Up](https://www.g2.com/products/glue-up/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (139 reviews) - [MemberLeap](https://www.g2.com/products/memberleap/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (13 reviews) - [Daxko Operations](https://www.g2.com/products/daxko-operations/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (100 reviews) - [GrowthZone](https://www.g2.com/products/growthzone/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (85 reviews) - [Fonteva for Associations](https://www.g2.com/products/fonteva-for-associations/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (45 reviews) - [Membershipworks](https://www.g2.com/products/membershipworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (16 reviews) ### Alternatives to StarChapter - [WildApricot](https://www.g2.com/products/wildapricot/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (45 reviews) - [Neon CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/neon-one-llc-neon-crm/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (425 reviews) - [MemberClicks](https://www.g2.com/products/personify-corp-memberclicks/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (51 reviews) - [MemberPress](https://www.g2.com/products/memberpress/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (279 reviews) - [GrowthZone](https://www.g2.com/products/growthzone/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (85 reviews) - [Glue Up](https://www.g2.com/products/glue-up/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (139 reviews) - [MemberSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/membersuite/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (56 reviews) - [MemberLeap](https://www.g2.com/products/memberleap/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (13 reviews) - [Fonteva for Associations](https://www.g2.com/products/fonteva-for-associations/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (45 reviews) - [Novi AMS](https://www.g2.com/products/novi-ams/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (136 reviews) ### Alternatives to iMIS - [Neon CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/neon-one-llc-neon-crm/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (425 reviews) - [WildApricot](https://www.g2.com/products/wildapricot/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (45 reviews) - [DonorPerfect](https://www.g2.com/products/donorperfect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (565 reviews) - [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (622 reviews) - [Bloomerang CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (894 reviews) - [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/netsuite/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (4790 reviews) - [MemberPress](https://www.g2.com/products/memberpress/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (279 reviews) - [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (409 reviews) - [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2123 reviews) - [Donorbox](https://www.g2.com/products/donorbox/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1455 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### ClubExpress - Title: [How can we best migrate our members to utilize the functionality of CE and incorporate our Partners?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15483-how-can-we-best-migrate-our-members-to-utilize-the-functionality-of-ce-and-incorporate-our-partners) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "We set up all our events for online registration. Once members understood that paying/reserving etc was easier, they began using the entire system more. ..." - Title: [What is ClubExpress used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-clubexpress-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "ClubExpress is a club and association management system in use by thousands of membership organizations. The system includes a website (or member portal),..." - Title: [Why is the email function so cumbersome?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15127-why-is-the-email-function-so-cumbersome) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I have asked this question myself! I think we need to keep making suggestions to the support team as they do seem to stay on top of updates. I have found the..." - Title: [How is it best to find email communication template](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15012-how-is-it-best-to-find-email-communication-template) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi Dr. Loubna Noureddin! Thank you for asking this question. My name is Jasmine and I'm a Research Analyst at G2. One of my focuses on the site is real..." - Title: [Do you have services to help us get up and running efficiently?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15002-do-you-have-services-to-help-us-get-up-and-running-efficiently) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "When my group (International Guild of Musicians in Dance) got started with ClubExpress, they were very helpful getting us set up and started. Since then,..." ### StarChapter - Title: [Do you offer additional help?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/plans-pricing-536d0c8b-3214-49ae-9d0d-a31b6f3f74a0) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Absolutely! StarChapter wants you to be successful! Most StarChapter plans include a well-crafted on-boarding project where we help you start off on the..." - Title: [What happens if I go over my storage limit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/plans-pricing-c15e11b9-21d0-4ec2-98a1-5afa349fd084) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "You can easily monitor your storage usage in your StarChapter’s Admin Area. If you are getting close to your limit, you can purchase more storage space for a..." - Title: [How long until my service goes live?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/plans-pricing-2fc622e6-a066-47ae-9432-168a973774dd) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "This largely depends on you and your board. Going live typically takes 6-8 weeks from signing up. If time is of the essence, your StarChapter Support Advisor..." - Title: [How long until I can start using the service?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/plans-pricing-0c24ef49-621d-4fc2-a0ad-e74bd6b6a7b0) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "You will be able to use the StarChapter Standard, Premier, and Elite plans within one (1) month of signing up. StarChapter Lite is available for immediate..." - Title: [Can I use my own domain name?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/plans-pricing-57274a8a-c7c5-4443-a200-c90e0a26c3f6) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Yes and you can maintain control of your domain name. Customers can point their domain to the StarChapter service. We also provide assistance in these..." ### iMIS - Title: [How technical does one need to be to use iMIS? Does it work for very small organizations?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-technical-does-one-need-to-be-to-use-imis-does-it-work-for-very-small-organizations) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "It is very user-friendly. I don't feel that you need to be extremely technical, especially using the iMIS Cloud. " --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/clubexpress-vs-starchapter-vs-imis)