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Head-to-head · Membership Management Software

CiviCRM vs Novi AMS

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score CiviCRM #1 in Membership Management Software 9.0/10 Free plan · paid from $15/mo Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit CiviCRM
Novi AMS #6 in Membership Management Software 7.1/10 From $829/mo (annual) ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Novi AMS

CiviCRM leads on 2 checks, Novi AMS on 6, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCiviCRM · 9.0/10
  • Lowest starting priceCiviCRM · $15/mo
  • Free planonly CiviCRM
  • Most featuresNovi AMS · 6 of 6

CiviCRM scores higher on our rubric for membership management software: 9.0 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

CiviCRM offers free plan; Novi AMS doesn't. CiviCRM is cheaper to start at $15/mo against $829/mo. Novi AMS offers online join and renew; CiviCRM doesn't publish it. Novi AMS offers recurring dues; CiviCRM doesn't publish it. Novi AMS offers automated renewals; CiviCRM doesn't publish it.

CiviCRM is the better fit for nonprofits focused on donor management. Novi AMS is the better fit for large associations wanting AI assistance.

  • CiviCRM fits best

    Nonprofits focused on donor management

  • Novi AMS fits best

    Large associations wanting AI assistance

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Side by side

Feature CiviCRM 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Novi AMS 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.1
Ranking #1 in Membership Management Software #6 in Membership Management Software
Best for Nonprofits focused on donor management Large associations wanting AI assistance
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $15/mo (best) $829/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Community, Live chat, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs
Compliance GDPR PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations 8 integrations 2,000+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CiviCRM 0/6 · Novi AMS 6/6
Online join and renew Not published ✓ (best)
Recurring dues Not published ✓ (best)
Automated renewals Not published ✓ (best)
Member portal Not published ✓ (best)
Member communications Not published ✓ (best)
Website builder Not published ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Free, open-source core with web, self-hosted and API options
  • Supports online, recurring and peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Advanced donor reporting, groups, tags and campaign links
  • Covers applications, renewals, dues, events, websites, and communications
  • Includes member self-service, directories, segmentation, and ecommerce
  • Offers AI assistance, API access, and third-party integrations
Cons
  • Core emphasis is donor management over day-to-day membership operations
  • Hosted plans limit contacts and emails by tier
  • Broader customization may require extensions or technical setup
  • Plans are billed annually, with pricing starting at $829 per month
  • Advanced capabilities are distributed across multiple paid tiers
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller organizations
Our verdict

CiviCRM is a web-based, open-source constituent relationship management system for nonprofit and civic-sector organizations. It brings contact records, contributions, fundraising campaigns, memberships, events, email communications and…

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Novi AMS is a cloud-based association management system for professional associations and chambers of commerce. It brings together membership records, online applications and renewals, dues processing, automated renewal workflows, member…

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  1. CiviCRMMembership Management Software 9.0Free plan · paid from $15/mo
  2. Novi AMSMembership Management Software 7.1From $829/mo (annual)

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CiviCRM — where it wins

    • Free, open-source core with web, self-hosted and API options
    • Supports online, recurring and peer-to-peer fundraising
    • Advanced donor reporting, groups, tags and campaign links

    Where it doesn't

    • Core emphasis is donor management over day-to-day membership operations
    • Hosted plans limit contacts and emails by tier
    • Broader customization may require extensions or technical setup

  • Novi AMS — where it wins

    • Covers applications, renewals, dues, events, websites, and communications
    • Includes member self-service, directories, segmentation, and ecommerce
    • Offers AI assistance, API access, and third-party integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Plans are billed annually, with pricing starting at $829 per month
    • Advanced capabilities are distributed across multiple paid tiers
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller organizations
  • CiviCRM9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $15/mo

    A flexible nonprofit CRM with strong fundraising tools and a donor-first focus.

    Visit CiviCRMFull verdict →
  • Novi AMS7.1/10 · From $829/mo (annual)

    Broad association management features with annual-billed plans starting at $829 per month.

    Visit Novi AMSFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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