SureMembers vs WildApricot
SureMembers
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| Figure | SureMembers | WildApricot |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.75/mo | $66/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Spec score · Membership Site Platforms | 7.7 (#58) | 8.9 (#11) |
| Content gating | full_site | page |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Integrations | SureMembers describes integrations with SureCart, checkout and payment plugins, LMS plugins using WordPress content and custom post types, and automation tools. | WildApricot describes WordPress widgets and single sign-on, Make and Zapier workflows, webhooks, and admin and member APIs. |
| Product | SureMembers is a WordPress plugin for protecting site content, managing memberships, and automating access. | WildApricot is cloud software for managing membership, websites, events, and related organization tasks through a browser. |
| Subscription billing | both | both |
Plans
SureMembers
- Starter$69 a year
- Pro$149 a year
- Business$199 a year
- Business Lifetime$1,299 a month
- Business Lifetime split pay$59 a month
- Business Lifetime$599, paid once
In their own words
SureMembers
SureMembers 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.