Membber vs Stampede
NFC + QR + WiFi + card-linked loyalty. No app required. Square POS via PayOS. 2200+ venues. 3-step auto-stamp. £49-299/mo.
Quick Verdict
Membber is better if...
Any business that wants maximum customer adoption, no app, no signup, just tap and go
- +NTAG 424 DNA anti-clone
- +Lower price (£44.95 flat)
- +Simpler focused product
- +No commission
Stampede is better if...
UK hospitality venues wanting multi-channel loyalty with WiFi enrollment and card-linked stamps
- +More engagement channels
- +Larger venue network
- +WiFi enrollment
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Membber | Stampede |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Engagement | ||
| NFC Tap-to-Stamp | NFC — impossible to clone, unlike standard NFC | Standard NFC, no anti-clone |
| NFC Anti-Fraud | Bank-grade cryptographic verification on every tap | No |
| QR Code Stamps | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Beacon | No | No |
| Capacitive Touch Device | No | No |
| WiFi Captive Portal | No | WiFi captive portal enrollment |
| Customer Experience | ||
| App Download Required | No | No |
| Apple Wallet Passes | Native passes with geofencing — auto-appears near the store | No |
| Google Wallet Passes | Native Android passes with stamp cards, vouchers, remote updates, and wallet callbacks | No |
| Account Creation Required | No | No |
| Personal Info Required | No | No |
| Push Notifications | Via Apple Wallet passes and location triggers | Yes |
| POS Integration | ||
| Square POS | Fully automatic card-linked stamping | Via PayOS |
| Stripe POS | Planned | No |
| Clover POS | Planned | No |
| Lightspeed POS | Planned | No |
| Toast POS | No | No |
| Dojo | Planned | No |
| SumUp | Planned | No |
| Epos Now | No | No |
| Other POS Systems | Planned | No |
| Card-Linked Auto-Stamp | Pay with the same card and stamps land automatically | Via PayOS card-linked technology |
| E-Commerce | ||
| Shopify Integration | Planned | No |
| WooCommerce Integration | Planned | No |
| Security | ||
| Anti-Fraud Measures | NFC anti-fraud + rate limiting + device fingerprinting | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes | No |
| Marketing | ||
| Email Campaigns | Campaign and journey infrastructure exists; deliverability and consent hardening remain before broad rollout | Yes |
| SMS Campaigns | No | No |
| Automated Marketing | Journey engine and scheduled campaign processing exist; needs production hardening | No |
| Referral Program | Planned | Yes |
| Cross-Merchant Network | No | No |
| Business Features | ||
| Multi-Location Support | Store switching and multi-site foundations exist; polished multi-location operations remain a priority | No |
| White Label / Branded | Branding is deep across cards and apps; full white-label audit still required | No |
| Developer API | Planned | No |
| Analytics Dashboard | See who visits, how often, and who stopped coming back | Comprehensive analytics |
How Stamp Collection Actually Works
Fewer steps = less friction = more stamps collected = more repeat visits
First Visit (Cash)
Customer pays cash, collects first stamp
First Visit (Card)
Customer pays by card, collects first stamp
Returning Visit (Cash)
Known customer pays cash, collects stamp
Returning Visit (Card)
Known customer pays by card, collects stamp
Pricing Comparison
Membber
Unlimited customers, per-location pricing, 3 staff cards, Membber branding, no POS integration. No per-stamp charges, no contracts, a 1.5% platform fee on top of Stripe, no monthly cap. Hardware sold separately.
Stampede
Loyalty features only
All features including WiFi, marketing, analytics
First Year Total Cost (cheapest plan)
£468.00
Membber
£588.00
Stampede
Membber saves you £120.00 per year, with anti-fraud NFC and Apple Wallet included.
What Real Users Say
Trustpilot
2 reviews
G2
Review Summary
Polarised reviews. G2 merchants (4.2/5, ~11 reviews) praise the all-in-one hospitality platform and card-linked auto-loyalty via PayOS/Square. However, Trustpilot shows 2 reviews, both 1-star, citing aggressive sales, non-refundable contracts, and poor support. Founded 2015 by Patrick Clover in Edinburgh. 2,200+ venues but growth appears to have stalled. No dedicated consumer app — loyalty is card-linked or WiFi-triggered.
Common Complaints from Stampede Users
Non-refundable contracts — 1, 12, 24, or 36 months. Cancel early and you still pay the full remaining term
Advertised "from £40/mo" is WiFi-only Starter — loyalty is a £49/mo add-on (real cost £89/mo minimum)
Full All-In plan is £299/mo per venue — 20x the cost of TLC
Card-linked loyalty requires PayOS or Square Pro/Premium only — not available on Starter
WiFi hardware setup requires technical knowledge or paid installation (Cisco Meraki, UniFi, etc.)
Trustpilot reviews describe aggressive sales tactics and ghosting after contract signed
Complex platform with steep learning curve — overkill for simple stamp card needs
API available (developer.stampede.ai) but documentation quality unclear
Choose Stampede if you...
- You need a full hospitality platform (WiFi marketing + CRM + reviews + loyalty in one)
- You operate a restaurant/bar/hotel with guest WiFi infrastructure already in place
- You want card-linked auto-loyalty via PayOS or Square POS (Pro/Premium plans)
- You need WiFi captive portal for customer data capture and marketing
- Budget of £89-299/mo per venue and a 12-36 month commitment aren't concerns
Choose Membber if you...
- You want simple NFC stamp loyalty without a full hospitality platform
- You want anti-clone NFC security (NTAG 424 DNA) — Stampede has no NFC stamps
- You want transparent pricing — £14.95/mo includes everything, no add-ons
- You want zero customer friction — no app, no account, no WiFi login required
- You want month-to-month billing — no non-refundable contracts
- You want to be set up in 30 minutes, not 1-2 hours with WiFi hardware
- Budget matters — TLC is 83-95% cheaper (£14.95 vs £89-299/mo)
Switching from Stampede to Membber
Stampede and TLC serve different needs. If you were using Stampede mainly for stamp-card loyalty or card-linked rewards, TLC offers a simpler, cheaper solution with anti-clone NFC at £14.95/mo vs Stampede's £89-299/mo. Set up your TLC NFC tag and you're live in under 30 minutes — no WiFi hardware, no contracts. If you relied on Stampede's WiFi marketing, CRM, or review management, those are separate capabilities TLC doesn't replicate. Check your contract terms carefully — Stampede contracts are non-refundable.
Under 30 minutes
Full setup from scratch
Zero downtime
Run both in parallel
No data loss
Customers start fresh on NFC
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Membber really better than Stampede?
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It depends on your needs. Membber is better if you want NFC tap-to-stamp with anti-fraud security and no app downloads. Stampede may be better if: UK hospitality venues wanting multi-channel loyalty with WiFi enrollment and card-linked stamps. We believe in honest comparisons -the best platform is the one that fits YOUR business.
Can I switch from Stampede to Membber?
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Yes. Membber is designed for quick setup -you can be running in under 30 minutes. Your customers don't need to download anything; they just tap the NFC tag on their next visit. There's no complex data migration needed since Membber starts fresh with your customers.
What does Stampede do that Membber doesn't?
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Stampede's advantages include: More engagement channels; Larger venue network; WiFi enrollment; Card-linked via PayOS; Established brand. Membber is focused on the core stamp card experience with maximum simplicity and security.
How much does Stampede cost compared to Membber?
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Membber is free to start (full loyalty stamp card + Wallet pass, no monthly fee). Grow is £15/month (all loyalty depth + marketing & retention) and Pro is £39/month (white label, POS, multi-location). No hidden fees, no setup fees. NFC hardware sold separately from £12.95. See the pricing comparison section above for Stampede's full pricing breakdown.
The research is clear: retailers with poorly-implemented loyalty programmes grew at just 2.28% — while those with no programme at all grew at 4.26%. McKinsey
Choosing the cheapest option can cost more than having no loyalty at all. See the full breakdown
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