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Membear vs Webling

Webling is the established all-in-one with accounting — Membear is free, modern and focused on members & payments.

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Feature comparison

Webling covers the full association workflow — including double-entry accounting. Membear focuses on what costs volunteers the most time: members, fees and payments.

FeatureMembearWebling
Member managementYesYes
Invoices & QR billsYesYes
Online payment (TWINT, card)YesLimited
Online registrationYesYes
Member portalYesYes
Events & sign-upsYesYes
NewslettersYesYes
Association accountingNoYes
Association websiteNoLimited
Free & unlimited membersYesNo
Subscription (150 members/year)CHF 0approx. CHF 311/year

Prices based on publicly available tariffs (May 2026) for an association with 150 members. Payment fees and add-ons not included.

Pricing & total cost

At 150 members, Webling costs about CHF 311 per year on an annual plan. Membear is free forever in the core version — unlimited members. For invoicing you set up zahls.ch once (payment fees per transaction).

Membear fits if …

Your association mainly needs clean member records, fee collection and TWINT payments — without replacing full accounting. Start free and let the whole board work in one platform.

Webling fits if …

Your treasurer wants double-entry accounting, budgeting and VAT in the same tool — and accepts a paid annual subscription after the trial.

Switching from Webling — how it works

Switching to Membear takes most associations a few hours. Member data is the main asset — invoices and payment status you start fresh in Membear.

  • Export your member list from Webling (CSV or Excel)
  • Import into Membear — column template is ready
  • Set up zahls.ch and send annual invoices

More comparisons

  • Membear vs ClubDeskMarket leader with association website vs free software with no member cap.
  • Membear vs KLARAAccounting ERP vs free member management for volunteers.

Common questions about Membear vs Webling

What associations want to know before switching.

Can Membear fully replace Webling?
For member management, invoices, online registration, events and newsletters — yes. For double-entry accounting and year-end closing — no; Webling (or accounting software like KLARA) is the better fit there.
What does Membear cost compared to Webling?
Membear is free — unlimited members. Webling costs about CHF 311 per year at 150 members. Membear is funded via zahls.ch payment fees when members pay online.
Do I need zahls.ch with Membear?
Yes — zahls.ch must be set up once before you can send invoices. After that members can pay via TWINT, card or QR bill.
Can I test both in parallel?
Yes. Import a test group into Membear, set up zahls.ch and compare the workflow for your next fee run — without cancelling Webling immediately.

Try a Webling alternative free

Import members, connect zahls.ch and prepare your next fee run in Membear.

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