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Head-to-head · Membership & Association Management

GrowthZone vs WildApricot

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score GrowthZone #1 in Membership & Association Management 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit GrowthZone
WildApricot #5 in Membership & Association Management 8.5/10 60-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit WildApricot

GrowthZone leads on 0 checks, WildApricot on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGrowthZone · 8.9/10
  • Free trialonly WildApricot

GrowthZone scores higher on our rubric for membership & association management: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

GrowthZone is the better fit for associations needing a mature all-in-one AMS. WildApricot is the better fit for small associations wanting an all-in-one platform.

  • GrowthZone fits best

    Associations needing a mature all-in-one AMS

  • WildApricot fits best

    Small associations wanting an all-in-one platform

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Side by side

Feature GrowthZone 8.9/10 Visit ↗ WildApricot 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.5
Ranking #1 in Membership & Association Management #5 in Membership & Association Management
Best for Associations needing a mature all-in-one AMS Small associations wanting an all-in-one platform
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $56.10/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 60 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email
Integrations 15 integrations 1,600+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GrowthZone 0/5 · WildApricot 0/5
Dues management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Renewal automation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Event management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Accounting tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Member limit Not checked yet 100 members
Our review
Pros
  • Combines membership, events, billing, CMS, portals, and communications
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, API, and mobile apps for staff and members
  • Connects with tools including QuickBooks Online, Zoom, Mailchimp, and Zapier
  • Combines website building, member records, events and recurring payments
  • Gates pages and content by membership level or group
  • Flat-rate plans have no per-transaction platform fee
Cons
  • Custom-quote pricing requires a sales conversation for budgeting
  • Marketing, education, and project tools are in the Engage & Grow plan
  • Chapter management, API, and SSO are listed in the Enterprise plan
  • The listed 100 Contacts plan is limited to 100 contacts
  • Payment-provider fees may apply even without platform transaction fees
  • Support is available by email
Our verdict

GrowthZone is cloud-based association management software for membership organizations, professional associations, trade groups, chambers of commerce, and association management companies. It brings together member and contact records,…

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WildApricot brings membership administration, website publishing and event management into one cloud platform for associations, nonprofits, clubs and other member-based organizations. Its combination of a contact database, member…

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  1. GrowthZoneMembership & Association Management 8.9Pricing on request
  2. WildApricotMembership & Association Management 8.560-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • GrowthZone — where it wins

    • Combines membership, events, billing, CMS, portals, and communications
    • Supports web, iOS, Android, API, and mobile apps for staff and members
    • Connects with tools including QuickBooks Online, Zoom, Mailchimp, and Zapier

    Where it doesn't

    • Custom-quote pricing requires a sales conversation for budgeting
    • Marketing, education, and project tools are in the Engage & Grow plan
    • Chapter management, API, and SSO are listed in the Enterprise plan

  • WildApricot — where it wins

    • Combines website building, member records, events and recurring payments
    • Gates pages and content by membership level or group
    • Flat-rate plans have no per-transaction platform fee

    Where it doesn't

    • The listed 100 Contacts plan is limited to 100 contacts
    • Payment-provider fees may apply even without platform transaction fees
    • Support is available by email
  • GrowthZone8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A mature, broad AMS for associations that want membership, events, websites, and billing together.

    Visit GrowthZoneFull verdict →
  • WildApricot8.5/10 · 60-day trial

    A broad membership toolkit for small associations, with flat-rate pricing and a 60-day trial.

    Visit WildApricotFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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