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Head-to-head · Membership Management Software

WildApricot vs NetForum

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 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
NetForum #7 in Membership Management Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit NetForum

WildApricot leads on 0 checks, NetForum on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 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 featuresNetForum · 4 of 6

WildApricot scores higher on our rubric for membership management software: 8.6 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

WildApricot is the better fit for small organizations wanting broad value. NetForum is the better fit for associations needing lifecycle and finance coverage.

  • WildApricot fits best

    Small organizations wanting broad value

  • NetForum fits best

    Associations needing lifecycle and finance coverage

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Side by side

Feature WildApricot 8.6/10 Visit ↗ NetForum 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.3
Ranking #4 in Membership Management Software #7 in Membership Management Software
Best for Small organizations wanting broad value Associations needing lifecycle and finance coverage
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $56.10/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — —
Free trial 60 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Integrations 1,600+ integrations 40+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features WildApricot 0/6 · NetForum 4/6
Online join and renew Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Recurring dues Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • 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
  • No permanent free plan is available
  • The entry 100 Contacts plan supports up to 100 contacts
  • Payment-provider fees may apply alongside the subscription
  • 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

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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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. WildApricotMembership Management Software 8.660-day trial
  2. NetForumMembership Management Software 8.3Pricing 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

  • 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
  • WildApricot8.6/10 · 60-day trial

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

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  • NetForum8.3/10 · 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 Oct 2026

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