Alternatives
Glue Up alternatives for Indian organisers
Shortlists of platforms to consider instead of Glue Up, written for organisers in India, with who each suits and where each price comes from.
Stay with Glue Up for chambers and associations that need dues, renewals and a member CRM in one system. Look at the options below when you need an annual conference that needs hospitality, games and an engagement app on the day.
The shortlist
Options besides Glue Up
Each platform is listed with who it suits and where its price comes from, so you can shortlist without a sales call.
| Platform | Why it is listed | Best for | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| SocianaOurs | Our own product: a configurable app run for you, with per-guest arrangements, group scoping and rupee pricing. | Partner meets, conclaves, recurring programmes, weddings | pricing, checked 19 Oct 2026 |
| Whova | Widely reviewed conference app with abstract management and about 100 case studies; quote-only pricing in dollars. | Associations and academic conferences | source, checked 19 Oct 2026 |
| Guidebook | Branded app builder used by campuses and associations, with a showcase of about 89 live apps. | Campus and association apps | source, checked 19 Oct 2026 |
| Brella | Matchmaking-first event app positioned for meaningful meetings; pricing on request only. | Networking-led conferences | source, checked 19 Oct 2026 |
| EventMobi | Per-event or annual event app with itemised add-ons, badges and hardware rental. | Association meetings and SKOs | source, checked 24 Oct 2026 |
| Zoho Backstage | Chennai event suite with a free tier, 0 percent commission ticketing and Zoho CRM links. | Zoho-suite SMBs and universities | source, checked 24 Oct 2026 |
| Swapcard | Networking and exhibitor platform with detailed security documentation; add-ons for white-label app and floor plan. | Large trade shows and associations | source, checked 19 Oct 2026 |
| Cvent | Enterprise suite with venue sourcing, room blocks, OnArrival check-in and Attendee Hub; modules are quote-only. | Global enterprise event portfolios | source, checked 19 Oct 2026 |
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Prices are as published or cited on the date shown and exclude taxes unless stated. Ask each vendor for a written quote before comparing. Sociana is not the right choice for pure webinars, venue sourcing or dues-based membership management.
About Glue Up
What Glue Up is, and where it is strong
In short
Glue Up
Glue Up is an association management suite with CRM, memberships, events, finance and a member app, with published price ranges from 3,000 dollars a year.
Headquarters: United States (per its FAQ), with offices including Beijing. Platforms: iOS, Android, Web.
Where it is strong
Reasons teams pick Glue Up
- A real association management system: CRM, memberships, finance, invoicing, CPD credits, community and a member app in one suite.
- Honest published price ranges per tier, with a three-step onboarding story.
- About 2,000 organisations in 70-plus countries, with APAC reach.
- Glue Up pricing
- Published as ranges. Essential is 3,000 to 6,500 US dollars a year and Advanced is 8,000 to 18,500 dollars a year; Enterprise is custom, with power-ups for chapters, certification, community, website and SSO, and integrations. (glueup.com, checked 19 Oct 2026)
- Status
- Glue Up was in market with published price ranges on 19 Oct 2026.
In India
Glue Up for events in India
On the pages we read as of 19 Oct 2026, Glue Up does not list rupee billing and lists no WhatsApp channel. Before you sign, ask which entity invoices you and whether GST is charged, which payment methods registration supports (UPI, cards, net banking), where attendee data is hosted and what the processor terms say under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023.
- Rupee billing
- Not listed
- WhatsApp channel
- Not listed
- Support hours
- Not stated on the pages we read
- Published price
- Essential (range): 3,000 to 6,500 per year USD
Serves Asia-Pacific and lists price ranges in US dollars; no GST invoicing or WhatsApp channel is shown on the pricing page as of 19 Oct 2026.
“Not listed” means we could not find it on the vendor’s pages that day; it is not a statement that the vendor lacks it. Sociana, the publisher, quotes in rupees with GST and sends WhatsApp messages through the organisation’s own WhatsApp Business account; see Sociana pricing.
Stay or switch
Is Glue Up still the right call?
Stay with Glue Up when
It fits your brief
- chambers and associations that need dues, renewals and a member CRM in one system
- organisations that want published tier ranges before a call
Look at the alternatives when
You need more than Glue Up is built for
- an annual conference that needs hospitality, games and an engagement app on the day
- recurring programmes with tournaments, rewards and wellness challenges
FAQ
Glue Up alternatives: questions
When is Glue Up the better choice than Sociana?
Choose Glue Up when you need dues, renewals, a member CRM, finance and CPD credits in one system, with published tier ranges. Choose Sociana when the job is the event and the community around it: conference day, hospitality, awards, polls, games and a year-round leaderboard.
Why do organisers look for a Glue Up alternative?
The sourced reason is scope. Glue Up is an association management suite, so teams that only need a conference and engagement app pay for CRM and finance modules. Its go-live is also described inconsistently (within 90 days in one place and less than a week in another). We found no review-site themes.
How does Glue Up pricing compare with Sociana?
Glue Up publishes Essential at 3,000 to 6,500 dollars a year and Advanced at 8,000 to 18,500. Sociana quotes per event or annual programme by scope in rupees with GST. A membership suite and an engagement app are different baskets, so compare the modules you will actually use.
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Disclosure. Published by Sociana, which sells a competing event platform and is not affiliated with the Glue Up or the other platforms listed. Other product names are trademarks of their owners. Facts were checked against public vendor pages on 19 Oct 2026. Spot an error? Report a correction or email hello@sociana.in; we correct or reply within 5 working days.
Want a straight answer on fit?
Tell us the event, the guests and the date. We will say plainly whether Sociana suits it, and point you elsewhere if it does not.