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Head-to-head · Membership Management Software

Novi AMS vs NetForum

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Novi AMS #6 in Membership Management Software 7.1/10 From $829/mo (annual) ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Novi AMS
NetForum #8 in Membership Management Software 6.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit NetForum

Novi AMS leads on 2 checks, NetForum on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNovi AMS · 7.1/10
  • Most featuresNovi AMS · 6 of 6

Novi AMS scores higher on our rubric for membership management software: 7.1 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Novi AMS offers recurring dues; NetForum doesn't publish it. Novi AMS offers website builder; NetForum doesn't publish it.

Novi AMS is the better fit for large associations wanting AI assistance. NetForum is the better fit for associations needing lifecycle and finance coverage.

  • Novi AMS fits best

    Large associations wanting AI assistance

  • NetForum fits best

    Associations needing lifecycle and finance coverage

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Side by side

Feature Novi AMS 7.1/10 Visit ↗ NetForum 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.1 6.8
Ranking #6 in Membership Management Software #8 in Membership Management Software
Best for Large associations wanting AI assistance Associations needing lifecycle and finance coverage
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $829/mo Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 2,000+ integrations 40+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Novi AMS 6/6 · NetForum 4/6
Online join and renew ✓ ✓
Recurring dues ✓ (best) Not published
Automated renewals ✓ ✓
Member portal ✓ ✓
Member communications ✓ ✓
Website builder ✓ (best) Not published
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Covers applications, renewals, portals, events, fundraising, and subscriptions
  • Combines CRM, accounting, payments, analytics, and workflow automation
  • Supports online joining, renewal automation, and member self-service
Cons
  • 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
  • Pricing requires contacting sales and a personalized demo
  • Available as a web platform rather than a broader platform mix
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller, narrow-focus teams
Our verdict

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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NetForum is a cloud-based association management system for mid-sized and large associations, nonprofits, and other member-based organizations. It brings membership lifecycle management, association CRM, events, fundraising, accounting,…

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  1. Novi AMSMembership Management Software 7.1From $829/mo (annual)
  2. NetForumMembership Management Software 6.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • NetForum — where it wins

    • Covers applications, renewals, portals, events, fundraising, and subscriptions
    • Combines CRM, accounting, payments, analytics, and workflow automation
    • Supports online joining, renewal automation, and member self-service

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales and a personalized demo
    • Available as a web platform rather than a broader platform mix
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller, narrow-focus teams
  • Novi AMS7.1/10 · From $829/mo (annual)

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

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  • NetForum6.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad association management system for lifecycle, finance, engagement, and operations.

    Visit NetForumFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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