WildApricot vs Planning Center

WildApricot8.9Visit Planning Center8.6Visit

Higher score WildApricot #1 in Nonprofit Membership Management Software 8.9/10 60-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit WildApricot

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Planning Center #4 in Nonprofit Membership Management Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Try Planning Center

• WildApricot fits best

  Nonprofits seeking an all-in-one membership system

• Planning Center fits best

  Churches wanting low-cost member and group management

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Side by side

Feature	WildApricot 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Planning Center 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Nonprofit Membership Management Software	#4 in Nonprofit Membership Management Software
Best for	Nonprofits seeking an all-in-one membership system	Churches wanting low-cost member and group management
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$56.10/mo	$15/unit/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	60 days	30 days
Free trial length	60 days · no card needed	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs
Compliance	PCI DSS, GDPR	SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	1,600+ integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features WildApricot 0/5 · Planning Center 0/5
Online dues payments	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automated renewals	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Member directory	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Event management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Member communications	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Member limit	100 members (best)	75 members
Our review
Pros	Combines member records, dues, renewals, events and member-only pages Includes responsive website templates and member and administrator apps Offers a 60-day trial without a credit card and no platform transaction fee	Free People database with profiles, lists, workflows, and reporting Group plans include unlimited groups and events Church Center supports mobile and web access for congregants
Cons	The listed entry tier covers 100 contacts Monthly billing starts at $66 Payment-provider fees may apply even though platform transaction fees do not	Church-oriented design may not suit other nonprofit membership models The suite is a set of separately priced products, not one subscription Groups pricing rises with member capacity
Our verdict	WildApricot brings together membership records, recurring dues and renewals, event registration, communications, a website builder and online store tools. It is aimed at associations, nonprofits, clubs and other member-based organizations… Read the review →	Planning Center is a church management suite for congregations coordinating member records, groups, events, giving, child check-in, worship services, volunteer schedules, and communications. Staff manage ministry workflows across its… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• WildApricot — where it wins

  • Combines member records, dues, renewals, events and member-only pages
  • Includes responsive website templates and member and administrator apps
  • Offers a 60-day trial without a credit card and no platform transaction fee

  Where it doesn't

  • The listed entry tier covers 100 contacts
  • Monthly billing starts at $66
  • Payment-provider fees may apply even though platform transaction fees do not

• Planning Center — where it wins

  • Free People database with profiles, lists, workflows, and reporting
  • Group plans include unlimited groups and events
  • Church Center supports mobile and web access for congregants

  Where it doesn't

  • Church-oriented design may not suit other nonprofit membership models
  • The suite is a set of separately priced products, not one subscription
  • Groups pricing rises with member capacity

• WildApricot8.9/10 · 60-day trial

  An all-in-one membership platform with a 60-day trial and a 100-contact entry plan.

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• Planning Center8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A church-focused suite with a free member database and separately priced ministry tools.

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