Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions from organizations evaluating Membership Pro.
Does Membership Pro require a monthly subscription?
No. Membership Pro is sold as a one-time perpetual licence. You pay once and own the licence for the activated computer.
Can I try it before buying?
Yes. Register your organization and receive a 30-day demo licence and installer download link.
Does it require internet access?
The desktop application is designed for Windows and can use a built-in local database. Internet access is needed for email communications, updates, downloads and online licensing workflows.
Can several computers share one database?
Yes. Membership Pro supports the built-in database for single-computer use and Microsoft SQL Server for shared/networked deployments.
Can it track dues and arrears?
Yes. Version 2.0 includes optional membership dues, membership types, rates, prorated assessments, payments and arrears reporting.
Can it send email?
Yes. Membership Pro includes SMTP configuration, email templates, merge fields, birthday greetings and communication logs.
What operating systems are supported?
Windows 10 or Windows 11 64-bit. Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 is required.
Can Membership Pro handle large organizations?
Yes. Membership Pro has been stress tested successfully with over 100,000 member records and is designed to support organizations ranging from small clubs to enterprise-scale membership institutions.
Who publishes Membership Pro?
Membership Pro is published by Computer Aided Business Systems, Lagos, Nigeria.
Can I import members from Excel?
Yes. Membership Pro includes a Bulk Import tool for administrators. It imports members from CSV or Excel templates, previews every row before saving, skips duplicates and runs as an all-or-nothing operation so your data stays safe.