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Memberfy or Scarf?

Memberfy brings together 32 space types, workflows with 121 triggers and an MCP with 1,009 tools on every plan, on your community’s own domain. Scarf is a Brazilian community and course platform with published pricing and automatic course migration.

Memberfy vs Scarf: feature comparison

Overall score8.9Memberfy3.8Scarf

Verdict: Memberfy brings a feed, real-time channels and networking together, with events and WhatsApp and SMS alerts. Scarf is feed only, with no channels or direct messages, and its app and API are Enterprise-only.

Community weight 18
Memberfy 10.0 · Scarf 4.2
Sales weight 16
Memberfy 9.1 · Scarf 4.5
Events & Courses weight 14
Memberfy 5.7 · Scarf 3.3
Workflows, Integrations & API weight 12
Memberfy 10.0 · Scarf 5.0
AI & MCP weight 12
Memberfy 10.0 · Scarf 1.7
Campaigns & Notifications weight 10
Memberfy 10.0 · Scarf 5.0
Management & Security weight 6
Memberfy 10.0 · Scarf 7.5
Customization & Mobile weight 4
Memberfy 8.3 · Scarf 3.3
Planning & HR weight 4
Memberfy 6.8 · Scarf 0.0
Coworking: Physical communities weight 4
Memberfy 5.3 · Scarf 0.0

MemberfyScarf

Scores from 0 to 10 under Memberfy’s methodology, with the Community profile weights, the same for every platform in the category, and only what is publicly documented. We assess the criteria we consider most relevant, based on what we hear from customers and what AI assistants such as Gemini, ChatGPT and Claude point out. The list is not exhaustive.

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Memberfy vs Scarf: feature comparison
FeatureMemberfyScarf

Communityweight 18

Memberfy10.0Scarf4.2

Space typesMemberfy32 space types (12 Community, 4 Events & Courses, 3 Sales, 7 Planning & HR and 6 Coworking), open, restricted by plan or group, or locked with an offerScarfFeeds (15 on Basic, unlimited on Pro), open, private and secret spaces, courses and events[1,4]
Sign-up and accessMemberfyFree or paid sign-up right in the community, without buying anything, with optional approval, invitations and imports; open spaces sit alongside paid onesScarfAccess by offer or by hand, email invitations on import; free sign-up with approval not identified[8]
Member fieldsMemberfyCustom fields (text, number, date, single select, multiple choice, yes/no, email, phone and URL), required or optional, asked at sign-up, validated, filled in on import and used as variables in campaignsScarf“Member profiles” with custom profiles in the plan comparison; field types not described[1]
ContentMemberfyArticles and materials organized by topic, with imports from Substack, Medium and WordPressScarfRich posts and “send your post by email” to everyone with feed access[4]
FeedMemberfyPosts with text, images and video, scheduled and pinned posts, emoji reactions, text and video comments, polls, moving posts and a moderation queue; Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Giphy, Google Maps and WhatsApp links turn into previews or playersScarfFacebook Groups style: posts with text, mentions, images, video and polls, reactions, comments, pinned and scheduled posts, search[4]
ChannelsMemberfyReal-time channels, as many as you want, with threads, emoji reactions, mentions, photos and videosScarfNot identified*
MessagesMemberfyDirect messages with status, connections and blocking, on every planScarfNot identified*
NetworkingMemberfyA Networking space and a profile page for each memberScarfNot identified*
GalleryMemberfyPhoto albums with reactionsScarfNot identified*
Surveys, Forms and UpvoteMemberfySurveys, forms and ideas voted on by the communityScarfPolls in posts; surveys, forms and idea voting not identified[4]
Engagement: points and levelsMemberfy19 actions that earn points, configurable levels (with minimum weekly activity) and getting-started missionsScarfPoints for posting, commenting, likes received and lessons completed, with configurable scoring[9,10]
Engagement: badges and leaderboardMemberfyBadges awarded by hand or by a built-in rule, and a leaderboardScarfBadges next to the name and a visible ranking[9]
Engagement: rewardsMemberfyThrough workflows, whoever reaches a level joins a group, earns a badge or gets a message; spaces unlocked by level or badgeScarf“Automatic rewards”: unlocks access, courses and mentoring based on engagement[9]
VideosMemberfyNative: adaptive streaming from 240p to 4K, signed links, speed from 0.25× to 2×, automatic quality and picture-in-picture. Embeds: YouTube, Vimeo and Loom in lessons and posts; Bunny Stream and Cloudflare Stream with signed links, Panda Video and HLS; Streamable in postsScarfIts own hosting (the same technology as YouTube and Vimeo), autoplay, or external hosting[11,2]
PodcastMemberfyNative: shows, seasons and episodes with a public or personal RSS feed, chapters, transcripts, a mini-player and an embeddable player for other sites. Embeds: Spotify and SoundCloud in postsScarfNot identified*
Team editingMemberfyEach block is locked for whoever is editing it and saves on its ownScarfNot identified*
DownloadsMemberfyA Downloads space with multiple files per item, stamped PDFs and statisticsScarfNot identified*
PDF watermarkMemberfyOptional per item in the Downloads space: each person’s copy carries “Downloaded by <email> on <date and time>” in the PDF footerScarfNot identified*
ClassifiedsMemberfyListings between members, with interest and statusScarfNot identified*

Salesweight 16

Memberfy9.1Scarf4.5

PriceMemberfyFrom US$ 10 (up to 100 members) to US$ 99 (up to 20,000) a month on the annual plan; beyond that, each pack of +2,000 members adds US$ 19 a month, with no capScarfBasic R$ 497/month (up to 500 members, +R$ 99.90 per 200), Pro R$ 997/month (unlimited), Enterprise on request; a free plan with 500 MB[1,2]
Fee per saleMemberfy6.99% + US$ 1.00 per approved sale, the same on every plan and every payment method, processing includedScarfThe platform charges nothing per sale; the separate checkout, Scarf Pay, charges 4.90% + R$ 2.49 (8.90% with an affiliate), R$ 4.99 per withdrawal, funds in 15 days and 3.99% for advances[3]
Free trialMemberfyEvery approved community starts with 90 days free, on any plan, no card requiredScarf7 days free, no card required[4,1]
Plans and subscriptionsMemberfyMonthly, annual, weekly or daily, with a free trial, a minimum term and prorated plan changes; card payments in US dollars, including on subscriptionsScarfThrough Scarf Pay: recurring billing, up to 18 installments, two cards or card + PIX, scheduled price changes. The homepage says “We don’t do checkout”: the platform itself grants access from integrated checkouts[3,2]
One-off productsMemberfyCourses, tickets, mentoring, digital or physical goods, with stock, seats and a waitlist, time-limited access and free productsScarfOffers that unlock courses, feeds and events; stock, seats and physical products not identified[5,6]
Add-onsMemberfyAdd-ons sold with the plan in a single payment, or later at a prorated priceScarfOrder bump and a post-purchase upsell funnel (Scarf Pay)[3]
Coupons and downsellMemberfyPercentage or fixed-amount coupons, on the first charge, forever or for N months, with an expiration date and usage limit; downsell after paymentScarfDiscount coupons (Scarf Pay); downsell not identified[3]
Price in pointsMemberfyIn money, in points or both, as the buyer choosesScarfNot identified*
RefundsMemberfyFrom the Sales tab, choosing whether access continuesScarfNot identified*
Abandoned checkoutMemberfyLists who opened checkout and didn’t buy within an hour, and who came back and paid within 7 days, with an optional recovery emailScarfAbandoned cart recovery (Scarf Pay)[3]
Failed paymentsMemberfyPayment retries, a “Pay now” button for the member, and access suspended automatically when a subscription lapses for non-paymentScarfNot identified*
Payouts and statementMemberfyAvailable, held and pending balance, a CSV statement and payouts to the community’s bank accountScarfWithdrawals and advances on Scarf Pay (R$ 4.99, 15 days); statement not described[3]
StoreMemberfyA storefront for one-off products, plans and add-ons, with purchases in pointsScarfNot identified*
AffiliatesMemberfyNot offered todayScarfAffiliates and co-production on Scarf Pay (“creator + affiliate” fee); an “Affiliates” section in the help center settings[3,7]

Events & Coursesweight 14

Memberfy5.7Scarf3.3

Events: ticketsMemberfyMultiple ticket types per event, with batches by date and quantity, and a waitlistScarfNot identified*
Events: check-inMemberfyQR tickets; check-in with a phone camera, by search or at a kioskScarfNot identified*
Events: format and recordingMemberfyOnline, in person or hybrid, on the calendar; recordings with signed links; embedded streams (YouTube, Vimeo)ScarfLives, Q&As and mentoring with their own page, a community calendar and “optional recording” (terms of use); in person not described[6,12]
Events: native live streamingMemberfyThe YouTube or Vimeo live stream embedded on the event page, with the event’s comments and a “we’re live” alert by email, WhatsApp and SMS; a built-in streaming studio is not offered todayScarfThe terms define “Live Events: broadcasting lives, webinars and virtual meetups”; the events page doesn’t say whether streaming is native[12,6]
Events: recurringMemberfyNot offered todayScarfNot identified*
Events: reminders and calendarMemberfyEmail, WhatsApp and SMS reminders 24 hours before, at the start and when live, plus the community calendar; calendar invites (ICS) are not offered todayScarfEmail on creation, on RSVP and one hour before; an invite on the student’s calendar[6]
Events: RSVP and attendance listMemberfyRSVPs, a list of registrants and of who checked in, with CSV exportScarfOne-click RSVP and a report of confirmations and cancellations[6]
Events: certificateMemberfyBy email to whoever RSVPed, or only to whoever checked inScarfNot identified*
Events: badge pickupMemberfyCheck-in by QR, search or kiosk; printed badges and facial recognition are not offered todayScarfNot identified*
Events: ticket transferMemberfyTickets bought for someone else and sent to them by email; changing the holder after purchase is not offered todayScarfNot identified*
Events: session registrationMemberfyNot offered todayScarfNot identified*
Events: exhibitors and sponsorsMemberfyNot offered todayScarfNot identified*
Events: proceedings with ISSN and DOIMemberfyNot offered todayScarfNot identified*
Events: registration invoiceMemberfyNot offered todayScarfNot identified*
Events: virtual venue with parallel roomsMemberfyNot offered todayScarfNot identified*
Courses: structureMemberfyCourse, module and lesson, each student’s progress and a showcase with “pick up where you left off”ScarfUnlimited courses with a Netflix-style showcase, a lock with a sales link, bulk upload by spreadsheet[11,1]
Courses: comments and progressMemberfyComments on every lesson, lesson ratings and each student’s progress, with a courses reportScarfImports bring lesson comments along; lesson comments and progress not described separately[11]
Courses: quizzesMemberfyQuizzes with a passing score and an attempt limitScarfQuizzes with a question bank, random questions and automatic grading[1,11]
Courses: drip releaseMemberfyBy date or by days after joiningScarfProgressive lesson release[1]
CertificatesMemberfyIssued on course completion or in bulk, a template with your brand, a QR code and a public verification pageScarfAutomatic completion certificate[11]
Call for papersMemberfyTracks, reviewers, a committee, community voting and counteroffersScarfNot identified*
Video watermarkMemberfyNot offered todayScarfNot identified*
Notes in the playerMemberfyNot offered todayScarfNot identified*

Workflows, Integrations & APIweight 12

Memberfy10.0Scarf5.0

WorkflowsMemberfy121 triggers and 13 action types, with a simulation before turning them on, on every planScarfWorkflows (e.g., finished the course → email, badge and group change), automated sequences and churn alerts; from Pro up[2,1]
API: coverageMemberfyA public API with OpenAPI and a JavaScript SDK, covering every module, on every plan; personal keys scoped by module (read, write, delete)ScarfA “dedicated API” only on Enterprise; an “API Keys” section in the help center with no published content[1,14]
Webhooks: eventsMemberfy101 event types, from members, subscriptions, sales, courses, events and the other modulesScarfWebhooks only on Enterprise (Scarf Pay also sends webhooks); the list of events isn’t published[1,3]
Webhooks: deliveryMemberfySigned to the Standard Webhooks spec, 8 attempts over about 45 hours, with history and resend for every deliveryScarfNot identified*
Ready-made integrationsMemberfyNative Slack, Discord, Telegram, RD Station and HubSpot; Zapier, Make and n8n through webhooksScarfHotmart, HeroSpark, Digital Manager Guru, Eduzz, Stripe, TMB, Google Analytics, Meta Ads, GTM, WhatsApp; Zapier, Make and n8n[1,15]
Webhooks in workflowsMemberfy“Call webhook” in workflows, with keys kept in a vault and a fixed IP from Business upScarfNot identified*

AI & MCPweight 12

Memberfy10.0Scarf1.7

MCP: coverageMemberfy1,009 tools and 24 recipes, covering everything you can do in the app, across every module and on every planScarfNot identified*
MCP: clientsMemberfyClaude, ChatGPT, Cursor and any MCP client, signing in with your account (OAuth), no keys to copyScarfNot identified*
MCP: access controlMemberfyEach person acts with their own role, and the owner chooses who can connect: admins, the team (moderation and finance) and members, each group separatelyScarfNot identified*
MCP: safetyMemberfyConfirmation before touching money or deleting anything, with a summary of the action, and every call recorded in an audit logScarfNot identified*
AI in textMemberfy“Improve with AI” in every long text fieldScarfAn AI assistant trained on the courses that answers students (1,000 messages/month on Basic) and upsell and churn “Predictions” on Pro[1]
AI in workflowsMemberfyAI blocks (Claude and ChatGPT) in workflows, with the community’s own keyScarfNot identified*

Campaigns & Notificationsweight 10

Memberfy10.0Scarf5.0

Email campaignsMemberfyIncluded, with scheduling, recurrence, a template library by language and the default emails rewritten by the communityScarfEmail marketing: 2,000 sends/month on Basic, 100,000 on Pro; an automatic weekly digest[1,4]
WhatsApp and SMS notificationsMemberfyNative, in workflows and community notices, with the member’s consent: SMS from Growth up and WhatsApp from Business up, with a monthly quota per channelScarfA WhatsApp alert for every new interaction or post; SMS not identified[4,13]
Push notificationsMemberfyOn Android and iPhone, through the app installed from the browser, with members choosing what they receiveScarfNot identified*

Management & Securityweight 6

Memberfy10.0Scarf7.5

Roles and permissionsMemberfyOwner, admin, moderator, finance and member, with per-space permission to view and to postScarfAdmins (2 on Basic, 10 on Pro) and moderators (5 on Basic); a permission hierarchy on Enterprise[1]
ModerationMemberfyA moderation queue, pre-approval per space, chat blocking and member removalScarf“Moderation tools” and an interactions panel (admin inbox); the help center says “content coming soon”[1,4,16]
Groups and tagsMemberfyMember groups and tags, used for space access and in workflowsScarfTags and badges on import; secret feeds and courses per group[8,1]
Activity logsMemberfyA record of who did what in the community, including on subscriptionsScarfAudit log only on Enterprise[1]
ExportsMemberfyCSV of subscriptions, registrations and ticket sales, forms, surveys and time trackingScarf“Full export of all data” listed among the features; formats not described[1]
Reports and analyticsMemberfyReports on members, engagement, courses, events, sales and campaigns; visits, who’s online and the purchase funnelScarfAdvanced reports, an interactions panel, a weekly digest[1,17]
MigrationMemberfyMembers from a spreadsheet, with points and badges, and content from Substack, Medium and WordPress with the original datesScarfAutomatic import of courses from other platforms (Hotmart, Memberkit, Kiwify) and of students by CSV or spreadsheet[11,2,8]
Guided onboardingMemberfyYou tell us what you want to build, and the team replies with access, builds it with you and stays close afterwardScarfSelf-service on Basic, guided on Pro, a dedicated CSM on Enterprise[1]

Customization & Mobileweight 4

Memberfy8.3Scarf3.3

Domain and brandMemberfyCustom domain on every plan; no Memberfy branding from Growth up (on Starter, only in the footer and emails); logo, colors and themes, ready-made or generated from an image; emails with the community’s name and color; purchases happen inside the community, at the same addressScarfCustom domain on every plan; on Basic, a basic design with Scarf’s watermark; Pro without the watermark; full white label and email from your own domain only on Enterprise[1]
LanguagesMemberfy6 languages, with regional variants (Brazil and Portugal; Spain, Mexico and Argentina; Germany, Austria and Switzerland)ScarfNot identified*
MobileMemberfyMembers don’t need to download anything: the community installs from the browser with its own name and icon, and also reaches them by email, SMS and WhatsAppScarfA white-label mobile app only on Enterprise[1]

Planning & HRweight 4

Memberfy6.8Scarf0.0

Performance reviewMemberfy90°, 180° or 360° reviews, with peers and direct reports, calibration, 9-box and matrixScarfNot identified*
Goals & OKRsMemberfyA tree from the company down to each person, with key results, check-ins and status lightsScarfNot identified*
Development planMemberfyA plan with actions and deadlines, approved by the direct manager, with actions linked to a courseScarfNot identified*
1:1sMemberfyThe manager–report conversation, with an agenda and agreed actionsScarfNot identified*
FeedbackMemberfyContinuous feedback by topics and behaviors, including about a colleagueScarfNot identified*
RecognitionMemberfyPublic praise between colleagues, tied to the company’s valuesScarfNot identified*
Time trackingMemberfyClock-ins with location and IP, hour bank, monthly timesheet and Brazil’s legal AFD and AEJ filesScarfNot identified*
Engagement surveys and eNPSMemberfyEngagement surveys with an eNPS template, anonymous or identified, recurring and with a heat mapScarfNot identified*
Mood check-insMemberfyNot offered todayScarfNot identified*
SuccessionMemberfyNot offered todayScarfNot identified*
Org chartMemberfyAn org chart built from the manager–report hierarchyScarfNot identified*
Internal announcementsMemberfyNotices and campaigns by email, WhatsApp and SMS; read receipts are not offered todayScarfNot identified*
HRIS and payroll integrationMemberfyNot offered today; people come in from a spreadsheetScarfNot identified*
Single sign-on (SSO) and 2FAMemberfyNot offered todayScarfNot identified*

Coworking: Physical communitiesweight 4

Memberfy5.3Scarf0.0

BookingsMemberfyRooms, desks and workstations with no limit on quantity, by time slot, with creditsScarfNot identified*
SchedulingMemberfyTime slots with people: mentoring, classes and appointmentsScarfNot identified*
AttendanceMemberfyCheck-in and check-out for members and visitors, with a front-desk kioskScarfNot identified*
VisitorsMemberfyMembers register guests in advance, the front desk marks their arrival and the host is notifiedScarfNot identified*
ParcelsMemberfyLogged at the front desk with a photo, with a notice to the recipient and pickup confirmationScarfNot identified*
SupportMemberfyTickets with photo and location, an owner and a deadline per category, and inspection roundsScarfNot identified*
Room door displayMemberfyA room panel with the day’s schedule, linked to bookingsScarfNot identified*
Day passes and packsMemberfyA one-off product with time-limited access; pass packs are not offered todayScarfNot identified*
Access controlMemberfyNot offered todayScarfNot identified*
Wi-Fi and printingMemberfyNot offered todayScarfNot identified*
Invoicing and contractsMemberfySubscriptions and sales with a statement and CSV; invoices, tax receipts and accounting integration are not offered todayScarfNot identified*
Virtual officeMemberfyNot offered todayScarfNot identified*
Floor planMemberfyNot offered todayScarfNot identified*
Sales CRMMemberfyNot offered todayScarfNot identified*
Multiple locationsMemberfyNot offered todayScarfNot identified*

* We found no public material about this item on the competitor’s website (checked on November 3, 2026).

When to choose Memberfy

  • Sell plans, courses and tickets, subscriptions included, for 6.99% + US$ 1.00 per approved sale, processing included; on Scarf, checkout is separate (Scarf Pay), with its own fee and payouts.
  • A living community: real-time channels, networking, gamification with a points Store and 32 space types; Scarf is feed only, with no channels, direct messages or networking.
  • Native WhatsApp and SMS notifications and workflows with 121 triggers that alert and re-engage members on their own; Scarf sends a WhatsApp alert for every post, but doesn’t send SMS or use them in workflows.
  • End-to-end events: ticket batches, waitlists, QR tickets, check-in and certificates for those who showed up; Scarf doesn’t document batches, check-in or event certificates.
  • Members don’t need to download anything: the community installs from the browser with its own name and icon, and the brand is yours; on Scarf, the app, API, webhooks and activity log are Enterprise-only.
  • Native video up to 4K, and podcasts with RSS, chapters and transcripts.
  • An MCP with 1,009 tools and an API with 101 webhook events, on every plan; Scarf doesn’t document an MCP.
  • And, if you need them, Planning & HR and Coworking on the same platform.

When to choose Scarf

  • If you want a 7-day trial with no card required and published pricing.
  • If bringing your course over from Hotmart, MemberKit or Kiwify by pasting the link and password, in minutes, matters most.
  • If an AI assistant trained on your courses is a requirement.
  • If your community is feed only, with no real-time channels or networking.
  • If your events don’t need tickets with batches, check-in or certificates.
  • If an app, API and webhooks only on Enterprise work for you.
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Moving away from Scarf? We’ll set up your community with you.

Members come in from a spreadsheet, with their points and badges, and written content comes over from Substack, Medium and WordPress. Tell us what you want to build, and the team builds it with you and stays close afterward.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best Scarf alternative for a community?
Memberfy brings a feed, real-time channels and networking together, with events and WhatsApp and SMS alerts. Scarf is feed only, with no channels or direct messages, and its app and API are Enterprise-only. Memberfy brings together 32 space types, workflows with 121 triggers and an MCP with 1,009 tools on every plan, on your community’s domain.
How much does each one charge per sale?
Scarf costs from R$ 497 (Basic, up to 500 members) to R$ 997 (Pro, unlimited) a month and charges nothing per sale; its separate checkout, Scarf Pay, charges 4.90% + R$ 2.49, with R$ 4.99 per withdrawal. Memberfy charges 6.99% + US$ 1.00 per approved sale, processing included and the same on every plan, plus the plan itself, from US$ 10 to US$ 99 a month for up to 20,000 members and US$ 19 for every 2,000 more, with no cap.
Do members need to download an app?
Not with Memberfy. The community installs on the phone straight from the browser, with its own name and icon, and reaches people where they already are: notifications on Android and iPhone, email, SMS from Growth up and WhatsApp from Business up, through workflows and notices.
Can I bring my Scarf members over to Memberfy?
Members come in from a spreadsheet, only those who consented, with their points and badges, and written content can be imported from Substack, Medium and WordPress. No one can move an active subscription from another platform without the customer re-authorizing the charge, and we tell you how big the job is up front.

Sources for Scarf, checked on November 3, 2026

[1] scarf.club/planos · [2] scarf.club · [3] scarf.club/checkout-e-pagamentos · [4] scarf.club/comunidade · [5] ajuda.scarf.club/docs/monetizacao/ofertas · [6] scarf.club/eventos · [7] ajuda.scarf.club/docs/configuracoes/afiliados · [8] ajuda.scarf.club/docs/audiencia/membros/como-importar-alunos · [9] scarf.club/gamification · [10] ajuda.scarf.club/docs/area-de-membros/ranking/como-configurar-o-ran… · [11] scarf.club/cursos · [12] scarf.club/termos-de-uso · [13] ajuda.scarf.club/docs/configuracoes/integracoes/integrando-com-what… · [14] ajuda.scarf.club/docs/configuracoes/api-keys · [15] scarf.club/integracoes · [16] ajuda.scarf.club/docs/moderacao · [17] ajuda.scarf.club/docs/relatorios

Memberfy’s figures are the ones on the pricing page.