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Head-to-head · Membership Management Software

WildApricot vs MemberSuite

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score WildApricot #4 in Membership Management Software 8.6/10 60-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit WildApricot
MemberSuite #8 in Membership Management Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit MemberSuite

WildApricot leads on 0 checks, MemberSuite 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 scoreWildApricot · 8.6/10
  • Free trialonly WildApricot
  • Most featuresMemberSuite · 5 of 6

WildApricot scores higher on our rubric for membership management software: 8.6 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

WildApricot is the better fit for small organizations wanting broad value. MemberSuite is the better fit for complex membership structures.

  • WildApricot fits best

    Small organizations wanting broad value

  • MemberSuite fits best

    Complex membership structures

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Side by side

Feature WildApricot 8.6/10 Visit ↗ MemberSuite 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.2
Ranking #4 in Membership Management Software #8 in Membership Management Software
Best for Small organizations wanting broad value Complex membership structures
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $56.10/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial 60 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email Email, Phone, Tickets
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features WildApricot 0/6 · MemberSuite 5/6
Online join and renew Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Recurring dues Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Automated renewals Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Member portal Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Member communications Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Website builder Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Supports multi-layered memberships, chapters, sections, and committees
  • Combines renewals, billing, registration, payments, and financial management
  • Offers advanced analytics, data warehousing, and a bi-directional open API
Cons
  • No permanent free plan is available
  • The entry 100 Contacts plan supports up to 100 contacts
  • Payment-provider fees may apply alongside the subscription
  • Custom-quote pricing makes plan-by-plan budgeting less transparent
  • Broad configuration may exceed the needs of simple membership organizations
  • Integration assessment centers on API capabilities rather than named connections
Our verdict

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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MemberSuite is a cloud-based association management system from GrowthZone for mid- and upper-market associations with complex membership structures. It brings membership records, chapters, sections, committees, events, financial…

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  1. WildApricotMembership Management Software 8.660-day trial
  2. MemberSuiteMembership Management Software 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • MemberSuite — where it wins

    • Supports multi-layered memberships, chapters, sections, and committees
    • Combines renewals, billing, registration, payments, and financial management
    • Offers advanced analytics, data warehousing, and a bi-directional open API

    Where it doesn't

    • Custom-quote pricing makes plan-by-plan budgeting less transparent
    • Broad configuration may exceed the needs of simple membership organizations
    • Integration assessment centers on API capabilities rather than named connections
  • WildApricot8.6/10 · 60-day trial

    A broad membership suite for small organizations, with payments, websites and events in one service.

    Visit WildApricotFull verdict →
  • MemberSuite8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A configurable AMS for layered memberships, renewals, financials, and member self-service.

    Visit MemberSuiteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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