ChamberMaster vs WildApricot

ChamberMaster is web software for chambers of commerce that brings membership management, billing, events, communications, and website tools together. Member profiles can include categories, logos, descriptions, offers, job postings, and multiple locations. Members can edit their own profiles, with changes appearing instantly on the website. Billing tools cover invoicing, payment processing, dues tracking, and automatic reminders; renewal reminders and online payments can also be automated. Event management supports registration, payments, discounts, and mobile check-in. Sponsorship tools track packages, fulfillment, revenue, and return on investment. Marketing features include email campaigns, landing pages, targeted campaigns, and SmartMail synchronization with Outlook or Gmail. ChamberMaster can work with an existing website or a built-in solution, and reporting covers sales, past-due payments, cash flow, progress, and ROI. The product is designed to reduce administrative work for chamber staff. GrowthZone presents it as a member-focused platform and says it serves more than 3,000 chambers. Pricing is on request; the supplied pages state no price. GrowthZone is based in Nisswa, Minnesota, and was founded in 1996.

WildApricot is browser-based cloud software for managing membership organizations, websites, events, and related administration. Its online member database supports automated renewals, invoicing, recurring payments, and member self-service. Event tools handle custom registration forms, online payments, reminder emails, and attendance tracking. Email features include customizable templates, performance tracking, and scheduled or automated messages. The service describes WordPress widgets and single sign-on, Make and Zapier workflows, webhooks, and administrator and member APIs. Separate mobile apps for administrators and members include event, profile, directory, and payment features. The 100 Contacts plan costs $66 a month and includes a cloud-based membership and contact database and full customer support. WildApricot has no free plan, but offers a 60-day free trial without a credit card. Personify Payments processes membership, event, donation, and sales payments. There is no per-transaction platform fee, though payment-provider fees may apply; listed card rates are 2.99% + $.30 for Visa, MasterCard, and Discover, and 3.5% + $.30 with AMEX.