Raklet vs WildApricot

Raklet is membership software for managing member access, communications, events, and renewals. It includes a member portal and website builder, online joining and renewal, and automated renewals. Organizations can gate content at the page level and bill subscriptions on a recurring or one-time basis. Event tools support online or offline events with tickets, RSVPs, and guest check-in. The Free plan includes 100 contacts, one admin seat, and 1,250 free emails per month. Essentials, Professional, and Premium are listed at 59.00 USD, 119.00 USD, and $499 a month, respectively; a separate pricing note lists paid plans from $49/mo billed annually. Raklet supports Android and iOS, and branded apps are available for iPhone and Android. Members can use digital cards through the mobile app or mobile wallets. Payments currently work with Stripe in Stripe-supported countries, with transaction fees ranging from 1% to 4% plus $0.60 depending on plan. Annual subscriptions receive two months free, and there is no setup or installation fee.

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.