Comparison
CCS29 vs Clubessential
Clubessential is an established suite used by 1,300+ clubs and is now part of Xplor Technologies.
CCS29 is a newer, founder-led platform for private clubs that runs POS, member billing, reservations and night close on one ledger.
Side-by-side
| Capability | CCS29 | Clubessential |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Published, from $299/month | Custom quote, not published |
| Implementation fee | None | Quoted separately |
| Contract | Month-to-month | Ask Clubessential |
| Setup | CCS29 team enters your members, rooms, rates and menu | Ask Clubessential |
| Lodging | $49/month add-on, stay charges post to the member account next to dues and F&B | Ask Clubessential |
| Suite breadth | POS, member billing, reservations, night close | Reservations, mobile POS and ordering, CRM, payments, banquets, analytics, websites |
| Ownership | Independent, Birmingham, MI | Part of Xplor Technologies (also owns foreUP) |
Club lodging on CCS29
- Staff book rooms from a calendar with rooms down the side and dates across. Double-booking prevention checks individual stays and group holds.
- Members can sponsor guest stays. The stay charge posts to the sponsoring member's account.
- The nightly rate is locked at booking. Date changes re-bill automatically. Cancelling removes the charge.
- Every booking creates a housekeeping task automatically. Your team works the list from Pending to Cleaning to Ready.
- Members see their stays read-only.
- Group guests each pay their share by Stripe payment link. Charging group stays to member accounts is not available yet.
When Clubessential is the better fit
Large clubs that want one vendor for website, mobile app, banquets, CRM and analytics, and are comfortable with a quoted enterprise contract.
When CCS29 is the better fit
Private clubs that want published pricing, no implementation fee, and one statement that covers dues, F&B and cottage stays.
Coal Club is our first founding club.
Common questions from GMs
Does Clubessential publish pricing?
No, it is quote-based according to third-party reviews. Contact Clubessential for a quote.
How much does CCS29 cost?
Plans start at $299/month. Club Lodging is a $49/month add-on. No implementation fee.
Can CCS29 bill cottage stays to the member account?
Yes. The stay posts next to dues and F&B on one statement.
Who does the data entry?
The CCS29 team enters your members, rooms, rates and menu. You review it.
Is Clubessential related to foreUP?
Yes, foreUP is a Clubessential brand, and both are now part of Xplor.