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Head-to-head · Membership Management Software

CiviCRM vs WildApricot

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score CiviCRM #1 in Membership Management Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit CiviCRM
WildApricot #4 in Membership Management Software 8.6/10 60-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit WildApricot

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCiviCRM · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceCiviCRM · $15/mo
  • Free planonly CiviCRM
  • Free trialonly WildApricot

CiviCRM scores higher on our rubric for membership management software: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

CiviCRM offers free plan; WildApricot doesn't. CiviCRM is cheaper to start at $15/mo against $56.10/mo.

CiviCRM is the better fit for nonprofits focused on donor management. WildApricot is the better fit for small organizations wanting broad value.

  • CiviCRM fits best

    Nonprofits focused on donor management

  • WildApricot fits best

    Small organizations wanting broad value

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Side by side

Feature CiviCRM 9.2/10 Visit ↗ WildApricot 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.6
Ranking #1 in Membership Management Software #4 in Membership Management Software
Best for Nonprofits focused on donor management Small organizations wanting broad value
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $15/mo (best) $56.10/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 60 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Live chat, Docs Email
Compliance GDPR PCI DSS, GDPR
Integrations 8 integrations 1,600+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CiviCRM 0/6 · WildApricot 0/6
Online join and renew Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring dues Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated renewals Not checked yet Not checked yet
Member portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Member communications Not checked yet Not checked yet
Website builder Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Combines member records, payments, events, email and website tools
  • Includes member-only pages, recurring renewals and content gating
  • Offers web, iOS, Android, API access and payment 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
  • No permanent free plan is available
  • The entry 100 Contacts plan supports up to 100 contacts
  • Payment-provider fees may apply alongside the subscription
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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WildApricot is cloud-based membership management software for nonprofits, associations, clubs and other member-based organizations. It brings together a membership and contact database, website builder, gated member content, recurring…

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  1. CiviCRMMembership Management Software 9.2Free plan
  2. WildApricotMembership Management Software 8.660-day trial

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

  • WildApricot — where it wins

    • Combines member records, payments, events, email and website tools
    • Includes member-only pages, recurring renewals and content gating
    • Offers web, iOS, Android, API access and payment integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No permanent free plan is available
    • The entry 100 Contacts plan supports up to 100 contacts
    • Payment-provider fees may apply alongside the subscription

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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