KLARA is an SME accounting ERP — Membear is lean association software for volunteers who want members and fees without ERP complexity.
KLARA targets associations that book like an SME — with payroll, POS and year-end closing. Membear is for boards ending spreadsheet chaos for members and fees.
| Feature | Membear | KLARA |
|---|---|---|
| Member management | Yes | Yes |
| Invoices & QR bills | Yes | Yes |
| Online payment (TWINT, card) | Yes | Limited |
| Online registration | Yes | Limited |
| Member portal | Yes | Limited |
| Events & sign-ups | Yes | Limited |
| Newsletters | Yes | Limited |
| Association accounting | No | Yes |
| Association website | No | Extra cost |
| Free & unlimited members | Yes | No |
| Subscription (150 members/year) | CHF 0 | approx. CHF 660/year |
Prices based on publicly available tariffs (May 2026) for an association with 150 members. Payment fees and add-ons not included.
KLARA Basic costs about CHF 660 per year on an annual plan. Membear is CHF 0 — focused on member management rather than full financial accounting.
Your association is volunteer-run, needs no payroll or POS — but wants a central member list, QR bills and TWINT payments.
You run a club bar with POS, pay salaries or need double-entry accounting with bank sync and VAT — and budget accordingly.
Associations rarely switch from KLARA to Membear — more often the other way when accounting professionalises. Membear often complements KLARA for members and fees.
Association software or accounting ERP?
Members and fees without ERP complexity — start free.