KLARA is an SME ERP with payroll and POS — Membear is association software for volunteers: members and fees for free, association accounting in the Verein plan, no ERP learning curve.
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 | In the Verein plan | Yes |
| Connect an AI assistant (Claude, ChatGPT) | Yes | No |
| Association website | No | Extra cost |
| Free & unlimited members | Yes | No |
| Subscription (150 members/year) | CHF 0 (core version)with accounting: CHF 90 per year (Verein plan) | approx. CHF 660/year |
Prices are based on publicly available tariffs (May 2026) for an association with 150 members, the feature comparison on publicly available information (November 2026). Payment fees and add-ons not included. Accounting scope differs between products: Membear offers no payroll or POS.
KLARA Basic costs about CHF 660 per year on an annual plan. Membear's core version is CHF 0; with association accounting (Verein plan) it is CHF 90 per year. Membear offers no payroll or POS.
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 book like an SME — 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.
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