# Glue Up alternatives, sorted by the job you need done

> Glue Up alternatives depend on which part of Glue Up you use. For a member platform with courses and events, Circle and Mighty Networks are hosted options. Smaller associations often run on a shared spreadsheet and WhatsApp groups. If the gap is members meeting each other, Milvao adds private, consented introductions to those groups. None of these replaces Glue Up's CRM and dues.

Source: https://milvao.com/alternatives/glue-up-alternatives · Updated 2026-11-05

## Key takeaways

- Glue Up is association management: CRM, memberships, events, email and the My Glue app, from $3,000 a year.
- Circle and Mighty Networks are member platforms, not association back offices.
- Many smaller chambers run on a sheet, a form and WhatsApp groups, which costs little and needs an organiser's time.
- Milvao adds introductions only. It has no dues, events or CRM.

## What Glue Up covers for associations

Glue Up describes itself as all-in-one association management software for associations, chambers of commerce, conference organisers and others. Its entry plan covers membership and event management, CRM, payments and newsletters, from $3,000 to $6,500 a year. Advanced runs $8,000 to $18,500 a year, and all plans are billed annually. Chapter management and the community module are Power-Ups without published prices.

For networking, its directory helps members connect with each other or the public, and speed networking pairs attendees at random for short video meetings. WhatsApp isn't on its integrations list.

## Glue Up alternatives by job

From each option's own pages, read 5 November 2026

| Job | Option | What you get | What you don't |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A member platform | Circle | Discussions, member directory on every plan, courses, events, payments | Dues management and an association CRM |
| A member platform with native apps | Mighty Networks | Community, courses, events, iOS and Android apps, from $79 a month | Dues, invoicing and chapters |
| A low-cost list | Google Sheets and Forms | A shared member list fed by a sign-up form, with view, comment and edit permissions | Matching, consent and follow-up |
| Group chat | WhatsApp Communities | Free topic groups and an announcement group | Profiles, directory, private requests |
| Introductions | Milvao | Private requests matched to members, numbers shared after both agree | Dues, events, CRM, email |

## Smaller associations and chambers

An annual contract in dollars is a large step for a local trade body. Many start with a spreadsheet of members, often filled from a form, and one or two WhatsApp groups. That works until the secretary becomes the person everyone asks for a contact. See [Milvao vs a spreadsheet](https://milvao.com/compare/milvao-vs-spreadsheet-and-manual-intros) for how that loop runs by hand.

Milvao fits on top of that setup. Members join with a link in each group, fill in what they offer and which cities they serve, and ask for introductions privately. Pricing is per community in rupees: a ₹4,999 pilot, then ₹2,999 a month for up to 300 members. More in [Milvao vs Glue Up](https://milvao.com/compare/milvao-vs-glue-up).

## Where Milvao is weaker

- No CRM, dues, invoicing, events, newsletters or certification tracking.
- No member app, dues or events. The community mini-site is one page on milvao.com with an opt-in directory, not a full website.
- One community per account today. Several chapters under one account is planned.
- Bot replies in English only, and an early-stage product focused on India.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is there a cheaper alternative to Glue Up for a small chamber?

A shared spreadsheet and WhatsApp groups cost little but put all the matching on the organiser. Circle and Mighty Networks publish monthly prices in dollars. Milvao starts at ₹2,999 a month for introductions only. None of these covers dues and CRM the way Glue Up does.

### Does Glue Up have a WhatsApp integration?

WhatsApp isn't on Glue Up's published integrations list. Its members use the platform and the My Glue app.

### Can Milvao run alongside Glue Up?

Yes. Milvao doesn't connect to Glue Up, so it runs separately on its own WhatsApp Business number for members who talk in WhatsApp groups.

## Sources

- [Glue Up pricing](https://www.glueup.com/pricing) (checked 2026-11-05)
- [Glue Up home page](https://www.glueup.com/) (checked 2026-11-05)
- [Glue Up: speed networking](https://www.glueup.com/features/speed-networking-software) (checked 2026-11-05)
- [Glue Up integrations](https://www.glueup.com/features/integrations) (checked 2026-11-05)
- [Glue Up: membership management](https://www.glueup.com/membership-management-software) (checked 2026-11-05)
- [Circle pricing](https://circle.so/pricing) (checked 2026-11-05)
- [Mighty Networks pricing](https://www.mightynetworks.com/pricing) (checked 2026-11-05)
- [Google Sheets](https://workspace.google.com/products/sheets/) (checked 2026-11-05)
- [Google Forms](https://workspace.google.com/products/forms/) (checked 2026-11-05)
- [WhatsApp: Communities](https://www.whatsapp.com/communities) (checked 2026-11-05)

## Related pages

- [Milvao vs Glue Up](https://milvao.com/compare/milvao-vs-glue-up)
- [For business networks](https://milvao.com/for/business-networks)
- [Member directory](https://milvao.com/help/community/member-directory)
- [Pricing](https://milvao.com/pricing)