Tribe vs CLIQ
CLIQ is a platform for clubs, communities and events, best for clubs and communities running paid events. Tribe is built to run a whole IRL community: events, paid memberships, member messaging and discovery in one place.
Why communities choose Tribe
Memberships at 5% plus Stripe, compared with a 10% platform fee on CLIQ subscriptions
A branded community page and WhatsApp announcements
Brand sponsorship opportunities for your community
Community manager support included
Where CLIQ is strong
Built around clubs and community participation
Memberships and paid events in one place
Simple fee structure for UK organisers
Features: Tribe vs CLIQ
| Feature | Tribe | CLIQ |
|---|---|---|
| Free and paid event ticketing | Yes | Yes |
| Paid memberships and subscriptions | Yes | Yes |
| Built for recurring communities | Yes | Yes |
| Branded community page | Yes | Basic |
| Member database (CRM) | Yes | Yes |
| Email announcements | Yes | Basic |
| WhatsApp announcements | Yes | Not available |
| Event chat | Yes | Basic |
| QR check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Discovery marketplace for new attendees | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app for attendees | Yes | Basic |
| Brand sponsorship opportunities | Yes | Not available |
| Community manager support | Yes | Paid |
Pricing: Tribe vs CLIQ
- TribeMonthly: Free. No monthly feeFees: 5% Tribe fee on paid tickets and memberships, plus Stripe's processing (typically 3%)Fees can be added at checkout so attendees pay them. Free events are always free.
- CLIQMonthly: No subscriptionFees: Tickets £10 and over: 3.5% + £0.89 CLIQ fee plus Stripe 1.5% + £0.20 (5% + £1.09 in total)CLIQ charges a 10% platform fee on subscription payments.
| Platform | Monthly cost | Fees on paid tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Tribe | Free. No monthly fee | 5% Tribe fee on paid tickets and memberships, plus Stripe's processing (typically 3%)Fees can be added at checkout so attendees pay them. Free events are always free. |
| CLIQ | No subscription | Tickets £10 and over: 3.5% + £0.89 CLIQ fee plus Stripe 1.5% + £0.20 (5% + £1.09 in total)CLIQ charges a 10% platform fee on subscription payments. |
Based on each platform's public website and pricing pages, checked October 2026. Prices exclude VAT and can change, so check each platform for current terms. Sources: CLIQ terms and conditions. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.
Questions
Is Tribe a good CLIQ alternative?
If you run a recurring IRL community, yes. CLIQ is best for clubs and communities running paid events. Tribe brings events, paid memberships, member messaging and discovery together, so you can run and grow the whole community in one place.
How do Tribe's fees compare with CLIQ?
CLIQ charges 3.5% + £0.89 per ticket of £10 or more on top of Stripe's 1.5% + £0.20, and 10% on subscription payments. Tribe charges 5% on paid tickets and memberships plus Stripe's processing (typically 3%).
Can I move my community from CLIQ to Tribe?
Yes. Creating your community is free, you can publish your next events straight away, and our community team can help you set up and invite your members.
Run your community on Tribe
Free to start. 5% on paid tickets and memberships, plus Stripe.