Creativesub vs WildApricot
Creativesub
creativesub.com
WildApricot
wildapricot.comSide by side
| Figure | Creativesub | WildApricot |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $66/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Membership Site Platforms | 7.5 (#73) | 8.9 (#11) |
| Content gating | post | page |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Security | Creators must enable authenticator-app two-factor authentication before accessing Stripe, and Creativesub says it does not hold payout balances in a platform wallet. | WildApricot says it provides HTTPS traffic encryption and that its cloud infrastructure runs on AWS. |
| Subscription billing | both | both |
| Support | The site lists [email protected] and says it replies within 24–48 hours on business days. | The pricing page says every plan includes full customer support at no extra cost and offers onboarding coaches for the free trial. |
| Transaction fee | 3.5% platform fee; Stripe card fees are separate and typically about 2.9% + $0.30, varying by country | No per-transaction platform fee; payment-provider fees may apply. |
Plans
Creativesub
- Founding creators — year 1Free
- Founding creators — after year 1Price not published
- Founding creators (#1–100)Free
- Standard creatorsFree
In their own words
Creativesub
Creativesub has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
WildApricot
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.