Community Center Software
Stop drowning in admin work. Communal handles memberships, bookings, and programs so your team can focus on serving your community.
- Members book facilities and register for programs online
- Automated renewals mean no more chasing payments
- One dashboard for memberships, bookings, and programs
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Have everything in one place
Memberships, bookings, payments, and communications all in one system. No more switching between tools or manually syncing data.
Let members self-serve
Members register, book facilities, and renew online 24/7. Staff spend time on community building instead of data entry.
Prevent double bookings
Real-time availability means no more scheduling conflicts. Members see what's open and book instantly.
Automate renewals
Automatic reminders and easy online renewal. Memberships renew without staff chasing payments.
What is Community Center Software?
Community center software is a management platform designed to help neighborhood centers, municipal recreation facilities, and community hubs run their daily operations. It handles everything from membership management and facility bookings to program registration and payment processing.
Modern community center software replaces the patchwork of spreadsheets, paper forms, and disconnected systems that most centers cobble together. Staff can manage everything from one dashboard, and members can self-serve for registrations, bookings, and renewals.
Why Community Centers Choose Communal
Communal was built with input from community centers across North America. Our platform addresses the specific needs of organizations serving diverse communities:
- All-in-one platform - No more switching between systems for different tasks
- Self-service for members - Registrations, bookings, and renewals happen without staff involvement
- Flexible pricing - Support member rates, resident discounts, and sliding scales
- Accessible design - Easy for members of all ages and abilities to use
- Affordable pricing - Built for community budgets, not enterprise IT departments
Everything Your Community Center Needs
Communal brings memberships, facility booking, and program registration into one simple platform.
Membership Management
Automated renewals, digital membership cards, and self-service portal. Members manage their own accounts 24/7.
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Facility Booking
Let members book halls, courts, and meeting rooms online. Real-time availability prevents double bookings.
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Program Registration
Run classes, camps, and events with online registration and payments. Handle waitlists and capacity limits automatically.
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Member Communication
Send targeted emails and announcements. Keep your community informed about programs, events, and facility updates.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Community Center Software
Community center software is a management platform that helps neighborhood centers manage memberships, facility bookings, program registrations, and payments. It replaces spreadsheets and paper forms with one unified system.
Yes. Communal supports multiple pricing tiers—you can offer member rates, resident discounts, senior pricing, and more. Pricing rules are enforced automatically at checkout.
Yes, but the process is simple. Members create an account once, then can register for programs, book facilities, and renew memberships without re-entering their information.
Yes. Communal processes payments through Stripe, supporting credit cards, debit cards, and ACH bank transfers. You can also accept cash or check payments at your front desk.
Members receive a digital card that works with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet. Staff can scan cards at entry points, or use the admin dashboard to look up members by name.
Yes. Communal handles age restrictions, parent/guardian permissions, emergency contacts, medical information, and waivers. Registration forms can be customized for each program.
Yes. Communal starts at $100/month with no per-member fees. This includes unlimited members, bookings, and program registrations. View our pricing page for details.
Yes. Communal is web-based, so staff can log in from any computer, tablet, or phone with internet access. Role-based permissions control who can see and do what.
Why Organizations Choose Communal
See why organizations across North America choose Communal.
"Revenue from membership sales and renewals increased, and we save a significant amount of staff time and paperwork. The customer service is outstanding and the team at Communal continues to add helpful features."
Renee D.
North Glenmore Park Community Association
800+ members
"My experience with the software and the team has been overwhelmingly positive. We switched from another provider and the difference was night-and-day!"
Jon N.
Tuscany Community Association
Switched from another provider
"We are finally able to communicate with our members, run booking software and a program payment platform all in one application. The cost to our Community is very reasonable and the team is fantastic to work with."
Sandra I.
Oakridge Community Association
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See How Communal Works for Your Organization
Get a personalized walkthrough of the features that matter most to you. We'll answer your questions and help you understand if Communal is the right fit.
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