Head-to-head · Camp Management Software
UltraCamp vs Campwise
UltraCamp leads on 0 checks, Campwise on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreUltraCamp · 7.5/10
- Most featuresUltraCamp · 5 of 5
UltraCamp scores higher on our rubric for camp management software: 7.5 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
UltraCamp is the better fit for camps wanting a defined enterprise tier. Campwise is the better fit for day and overnight camps with logistics needs.
- UltraCamp fits best
Camps wanting a defined enterprise tier
- Campwise fits best
Day and overnight camps with logistics needs
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Side by side
| Feature | UltraCamp 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | Campwise 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #7 in Camp Management Software | #8 in Camp Management Software |
| Best for | Camps wanting a defined enterprise tier | Day and overnight camps with logistics needs |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $275/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, macOS |
| Support | Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA | PCI DSS |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features UltraCamp 5/5 · Campwise 3/5 | ||
| Online registration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payment processing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parent portal | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Activity scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Staff roster management | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Communication channels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Camp types supported | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | UltraCamp is cloud-based camp management software for camps and youth-program organizations. It brings online family registration, configurable forms, waivers, signatures, payment plans, automatic withdrawals, discounts, and online… Read the review → |
Campwise is a cloud-based management system for summer camps, resident camps, day camps, and conference centers. It brings registration, payments, housing, transportation, activity scheduling, staff administration, reporting,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
UltraCamp — where it wins
- Covers registration, payments, health, staffing, rosters, and attendance
- Parent accounts organize reservations, payments, documents, and camp information
- Enterprise adds API access, POS, retreat tools, and a dedicated coach
Where it doesn't
- Starts at $275 per month with no free plan
- Usage-based overage charges can apply beyond plan allowances
- Only SmugMug is listed as an integration
Campwise — where it wins
- Combines registration, payments, housing, transport, and activities
- Includes staff applications, certifications, reporting, email, and SMS
- Adds POS, inventory, medical, and camper check-in tools
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting the vendor rather than selecting a published plan
- The broad module set may require careful process and workflow planning
- Platform coverage centers on web, iOS, and macOS
- UltraCamp7.5/10 · Paid
A broad camp operations suite with a clearly defined enterprise tier.
Visit UltraCampFull verdict → - Campwise7.4/10 · Pricing on request
A broad camp operations suite covering registration, logistics, staffing, payments, and check-in.
Visit CampwiseFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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