Associations & professional groups
Share news, resources and member updates in one place, and keep your community connected between meetings.
- News & resources
- Member updates
- Connected between meetings
Membership apps
A mobile home for your members
Give your members one branded app with content, events and push notifications that reach them directly, published to the App Store and Google Play under your name.
- No coding required
- Build an iOS & Android app at the same time
- Expert support from real humans
10,000+
Native mobile apps scaled on Buildfire
150+
Pre-built features in the plugin marketplace
SOC 2 Type II
Certified security and infrastructure
4.8 ★★★★★
Star rating from reviews on G2 and Clutch
Built for organizations that run on members
Email gets buried, event details live in PDFs and member info lives in spreadsheets. A branded app puts content, events and updates in one place your members carry with them.
Clubs & communities
Give members one app for schedules, announcements and conversations, with push notifications that reach them directly.
- Schedules
- Announcements
- Conversations
Conferences & annual events
Agenda, speakers, exhibitors, maps and live updates in one branded app, used again for every event you run each year.
- Agenda & speakers
- Exhibitor maps
- Live updates
Membership app features & capabilities
Browse the plugin marketplace ↗Push notifications
Send real-time updates to every member or to a group, before, during and after your events. Track delivery metrics and open rates.
Events & RSVPs
Create events, manage RSVPs and send automated event updates and RSVP reminders from the app.
Member directory
A searchable directory of your members, with custom profiles, categories and advanced search and filtering, so members can find and connect with each other.
Digital member ID
Offer digital membership cards with scannable QR codes. Import members from a CSV and assign each one a unique ID.
Community wall
A social space inside your app where members share updates and photos, with private group discussions and a moderation dashboard.
Dues & payments
Collect membership dues and other payments in the app with Stripe, including recurring payments by card, digital wallet or bank transfer.
Build smarter and faster with Buildfire's industry‑leading platform
Core features? Already built in.
Every app needs the same basic components, like home screens, navigation, and backend infrastructure. Buildfire gives you all of this out of the box.
Add the functionality you need
Our plugin marketplace has over 150 pre-built features, the most in the app builder industry. Add them to your app in a single click.
When off-the-shelf isn't enough
If you need a custom function that doesn't exist in our feature marketplace, our in-house development team can build it for you.
Custom app development ↗Why organizations build with Buildfire
“I’m not a developer. I’m not someone who knows code fluently. So I needed something that was just user-friendly and that I would be able to manage on my own. Buildfire was for sure that for me.”
“I’m very much a do it on your own type of person. There’s so much room for growth within Buildfire that you actually don’t need to go custom anymore because Buildfire is such a strong platform.”
“We’ve never done anything like this. So having somebody walk us through every step was really great. If I had any questions, I could always call or email, and my answer was always there within a couple of hours.”
How it works
Build it yourself from plugins, or have our team design, build and publish it for you.
01 · Design
We design it with you
Your brand, your colors, your screens. Designed around how your members and attendees actually use it.
02 · Build
Build it your way
Content, events, directory, member ID, payments and more from 150+ ready-made plugins, or custom features built by our team.
03 · Publish
We publish it
We publish it to the App Store and Google Play under your name, then update it in real time on show day.
04 · Scale & grow
Scale and grow after launch
Native iOS & Android apps on SOC 2 Type II infrastructure, on the platform behind 10,000+ apps. Keep members engaged between events, year after year.
Get an app for your business
Prefer to build it yourself? Explore the app builder.
Frequently asked questions
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What can a membership app do for my organization?
A membership app gives your members one place for news, resources, events and member services. You can send push notifications to everyone or to a group, manage event RSVPs, offer a searchable member directory and digital member IDs, host a community wall, and collect dues in the app.
Can members pay dues in the app?
Yes. Buildfire connects to Stripe, so members can pay dues and other fees inside your app, including recurring payments by card, digital wallet or bank transfer.
Can I use the same app for my conference or annual event?
Yes. Add the agenda, speakers, exhibitors, maps and live push updates for your conference or annual event, then use the same app again for every event you run each year. Your members already have it on their phones, so there’s nothing new to download.
Will the app be published under our name?
Yes. Your app is published to the App Store and Google Play under your organization’s name, with your branding throughout. Our team can handle the store submissions for you.
Do I need a developer to build it?
No. You can build your app from 150+ ready-made plugins without writing code, or have our team design, build and publish it for you. If you need a feature that doesn’t exist yet, our in-house development team can build it.
Is it secure?
Yes. Buildfire is SOC 2 Type II certified, and the same platform runs more than 10,000 native iOS and Android apps.
How much does a membership app cost?
It depends on your plan and the features you need. You can build it yourself on a monthly plan, or have our team design and build it for you. See current plans on our pricing page, or book a demo and we’ll walk you through timelines and costs for your organization.
Turn ideas into apps. Turn apps into revenue.
A single platform designed for everyone. From entrepreneurs building their first native mobile app to agencies and resellers launching apps for clients.
Book your demo and you'll get:
- A walkthrough of the Buildfire platform
- Examples of real-world iOS & Android apps built on Buildfire
- Expected timelines, costs, and the most efficient path to launch
Built for your industry
We’ve seen it all over the years. We’re ready to build exactly what you need for your business.