MemberMatters

Spec sheet

Purpose

MemberMatters is an open source membership, billing, and access control solution for makerspaces and community groups.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Intended users

The project describes MemberMatters as intended for makerspaces and community groups and lists makerspaces that use or trial it.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Deployment

The maker says MemberMatters supports running in Docker on Linux and provides a Docker Hub image.Read 12 Oct 2026 · membermatters.org

Integrations

The project lists Canvas or Moodle induction courses, OIDC and Discourse SSO, SendGrid or Postmark email, Twilio SMS, and Discord swipe notifications as integrations.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Security

The maker says production deployments should use HTTPS behind a reverse proxy and recommends nginx with Let’s Encrypt.Read 12 Oct 2026 · membermatters.org

Support

The project says its limited resources focus on features and bug fixes and invites users to open an issue or discussion with suggestions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Headquarters

Brisbane, AustraliaRead 19 Oct 2026 · membermatters.org

Access control

Its access-control system includes member permission checks, default permissions for new members, and audit logs for successful and failed swipes.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Access control API

The Door Bump API can temporarily unlock a door and requires an API key to be enabled.Read 12 Oct 2026 · membermatters.org

Automated renewals

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · membermatters.org

Email integration

A valid Postmark API key is required for the software to function correctly, including signup emails.Read 12 Oct 2026 · membermatters.org

Email requirement

A valid Postmark API key is required for MemberMatters to function correctly, including signup and MemberBucks email tasks.Read 12 Oct 2026 · membermatters.org

Hardware

Compatible access-control firmware supports remote unlocking, syncing, and rebooting, and can control doors and tools.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Hosting

The project says its officially supported deployment is the Docker Hub image on an Ubuntu Server LTS host, with AMD64 and ARM64 builds for each release.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Kiosk

A kiosk application can be built with Electron, but precompiled binaries are not offered for download.Read 12 Oct 2026 · membermatters.org

Kiosk limits

Kiosk builds have limited profile functionality and are intended for member sign-in and sign-out and basic features.Read 12 Oct 2026 · membermatters.org

Member communications

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · membermatters.org

Member data

The Docker setup mounts a local volume for the database and other data.Read 12 Oct 2026 · membermatters.org

Member portal

Members can register, log in, manage profiles, and use self-service billing to cancel memberships or update credit cards.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Networking

Some parts need reliable networking and internet, and the maker recommends thorough testing before relying on the software.Read 12 Oct 2026 · membermatters.org

Other integrations

Documented integrations include Canvas, Twilio SMS, Discourse SSO, Discord, and a space-directory API.Read 12 Oct 2026 · membermatters.org

Payment integration

Stripe integration can enable a membership plan page for member signups and MemberBucks top-ups.Read 12 Oct 2026 · membermatters.org

Payments

The software supports recurring credit-card membership payments through Stripe and on-site and in-portal Memberbucks payments.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Security setup

The documentation says production instances should use HTTPS behind a reverse proxy and recommends nginx with Let’s Encrypt.Read 12 Oct 2026 · membermatters.org

Supported locales

Documented locale options are en-AU, en-NZ, en-US, en-GB, and en-IE, with full translation available for en-AU.Read 12 Oct 2026 · membermatters.org

Where Specifiction places it

• Nonprofit Membership Management Software#20 of 307.6
• Membership Management Software#82 of 1067.4