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MemberMatters

Ch 1035.6of 106Membership Management Software
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, self-hosted, Web
  2. 2Automated renewalsYes
  3. 3Member communicationsYes
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Overview

MemberMatters is ranked #103 of 106 in membership management software on Specifiction, made by MemberMatters (Brisbane, Australia). It runs on API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web.

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Automated renewals
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Member communications
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Facts

Purpose
MemberMatters is membership software that can run on site alongside door, interlock, or MemberBucks devices.membermatters.org · 12 Oct 2026
Deployment
The maker says MemberMatters supports running in Docker on Linux and provides a Docker Hub image.membermatters.org · 12 Oct 2026
Member data
The Docker setup mounts a local volume for the database and other data.membermatters.org · 12 Oct 2026
Kiosk
A kiosk application can be built with Electron, but precompiled binaries are not offered for download.membermatters.org · 12 Oct 2026
Kiosk limits
Kiosk builds have limited profile functionality and are intended for member sign-in and sign-out and basic features.membermatters.org · 12 Oct 2026
Email integration
A valid Postmark API key is required for the software to function correctly, including signup emails.membermatters.org · 12 Oct 2026
Payment integration
Stripe integration can enable a membership plan page for member signups and MemberBucks top-ups.membermatters.org · 12 Oct 2026
Other integrations
Documented integrations include Canvas, Twilio SMS, Discourse SSO, Discord, and a space-directory API.membermatters.org · 12 Oct 2026
Access control API
The Door Bump API can temporarily unlock a door and requires an API key to be enabled.membermatters.org · 12 Oct 2026
Security
The maker says production deployments should use HTTPS behind a reverse proxy and recommends nginx with Let’s Encrypt.membermatters.org · 12 Oct 2026
Networking
Some parts need reliable networking and internet, and the maker recommends thorough testing before relying on the software.membermatters.org · 12 Oct 2026
Supported locales
Documented locale options are en-AU, en-NZ, en-US, en-GB, and en-IE, with full translation available for en-AU.membermatters.org · 12 Oct 2026
Member portal
Members can register, log in, manage profiles, and use self-service billing to cancel memberships or update credit cards.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Payments
The software supports recurring credit-card membership payments through Stripe and on-site and in-portal Memberbucks payments.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Access control
Its access-control system includes member permission checks, default permissions for new members, and audit logs for successful and failed swipes.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Hardware
Compatible access-control firmware supports remote unlocking, syncing, and rebooting, and can control doors and tools.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
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.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Email requirement
A valid Postmark API key is required for MemberMatters to function correctly, including signup and MemberBucks email tasks.membermatters.org · 12 Oct 2026
Security setup
The documentation says production instances should use HTTPS behind a reverse proxy and recommends nginx with Let’s Encrypt.membermatters.org · 12 Oct 2026
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.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Support
The project says its limited resources focus on features and bug fixes and invites users to open an issue or discussion with suggestions.github.com · 12 Oct 2026
Intended users
The project describes MemberMatters as intended for makerspaces and community groups and lists makerspaces that use or trial it.github.com · 12 Oct 2026

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