StarChapter vs WildApricot
StarChapter
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WildApricot
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| Figure | StarChapter | WildApricot |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $66/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 16 | 1 |
| Spec score · Membership Management Software | 7.8 (#57) | 9.0 (#4) |
| Spec score · Directory Creation And Management Software | 7.6 (#19) | 8.1 (#11) |
| Spec score · Membership & Association Management | 7.7 (#17) | 8.1 (#10) |
| Spec score · Membership Site Platforms | 7.7 (#63) | 8.9 (#11) |
| Content gating | page | page |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Integrations | StarChapter offers automatic membership data sync with several national associations and APIs for integrations with other systems. | WildApricot describes WordPress widgets and single sign-on, Make and Zapier workflows, webhooks, and admin and member APIs. |
| Member limit | 50 | 100 |
| Product | StarChapter is association management software for local chapters of professional and trade associations in the United States and Canada. | WildApricot is cloud software for managing membership, websites, events, and related organization tasks through a browser. |
| Security | StarChapter says it uses Cloudflare web application firewall and DDoS protection, endpoint monitoring, HTTPS, and PCI compliance reviews. | WildApricot says it provides HTTPS traffic encryption and that its cloud infrastructure runs on AWS. |
| Subscription billing | both | both |
| Support | StarChapter describes in-house US-based support, dedicated project managers, phone support, 24/7 online or live support, and board training webinars. | The pricing page says every plan includes full customer support at no extra cost and offers onboarding coaches for the free trial. |
| Website | The website tools include page editing, blogs, forums, forms, media, member access restrictions, and content approval workflows. | Its website builder includes drag-and-drop editing, mobile-friendly themes, and member-only pages. |
Plans
StarChapter
- StarterPrice not published
- EssentialPrice not published
- GrowthPrice not published
- AdvancedPrice not published
- ProPrice not published
- Essential <50 (annual)$79 a month
- Essential <50 (monthly)$86 a month
- Essential (annual)$119 a month
- Essential (monthly)$130 a month
- Growth (annual)$160 a month
In their own words
StarChapter
StarChapter 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.