Tribe vs SweatPals
SweatPals is a fitness and wellness community platform, best for fitness and wellness classes, clubs and studios. Tribe is built to run a whole IRL community: events, paid memberships, member messaging and discovery in one place.
Why communities choose Tribe
Built for every kind of IRL community, from run clubs to book clubs and supper clubs
WhatsApp announcements to reach members where they already chat
Brand sponsorship opportunities for your community
A simple 5% fee on paid tickets and memberships, plus Stripe
Where SweatPals is strong
Specialised for fitness and wellness communities
Digital waivers, SMS and point-of-sale tools
Advertising support on the Pro plan
Features: Tribe vs SweatPals
| Feature | Tribe | SweatPals |
|---|---|---|
| Free and paid event ticketing | Yes | Yes |
| Paid memberships and subscriptions | Yes | Yes |
| Built for recurring communities | Yes | Yes |
| Branded community page | Yes | Yes |
| Member database (CRM) | Yes | Yes |
| Email announcements | Yes | Yes |
| WhatsApp announcements | Yes | Basic |
| Event chat | Yes | Yes |
| QR check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Discovery marketplace for new attendees | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app for attendees | Yes | Yes |
| Brand sponsorship opportunities | Yes | Basic |
| Community manager support | Yes | Yes |
Pricing: Tribe vs SweatPals
- 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.
- SweatPalsMonthly: Free for hostsFees: Attendee fee from US$0.49 + 7.9% on the Starter plan, plus 2.9% payment processing for hostsThe Pro plan has higher attendee fees in exchange for more messaging and ads.
| 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. |
| SweatPals | Free for hosts | Attendee fee from US$0.49 + 7.9% on the Starter plan, plus 2.9% payment processing for hostsThe Pro plan has higher attendee fees in exchange for more messaging and ads. |
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: SweatPals pricing. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.
Questions
Is Tribe a good SweatPals alternative?
If you run a recurring IRL community, yes. SweatPals is best for fitness and wellness classes, clubs and studios. 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 SweatPals?
Both are free for hosts. SweatPals charges attendees from US$0.49 + 7.9% per ticket on its Starter plan, plus 2.9% processing for hosts. Tribe charges 5% on paid tickets and memberships plus Stripe's processing (typically 3%).
Can I move my community from SweatPals 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.