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Nonprofit Membership Management Software

Nonprofit membership management software helps organizations keep track of members and dues, manage events, and communicate with members. The board compares tools on free plans, starting prices, member limits, online dues payments, renewals, directories, events, and communications.

Use the signal score out of 10 as one point of comparison. The API, open-source, and free-tier marks indicate whether a tool has a public API, open-source code, or a free plan.

  • 30 platforms
  • 6 with a public API on this page
  • 11 with a free tier
  • Checked 28 Sept 2026
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    ChurchCMSchurchcms.app

    ChurchCMS combines church administration, a website, online giving, member management and a companion Android app in one open-source platform.

    7.4 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $290/yr
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    Memshipopenmemship.com

    Memship manages members, activities and payments for associations, clubs and other member-based organizations.

    7.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Associatifyassociatify.org

    Associatify is a hosted operations platform combining member management, grants, events, invoicing and a public website for nonprofits and associations.

    7.3 APIOpenFree Free tier · from €89/mo
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    CiviCRMcivicrm.org

    CiviCRM is a web-based, customizable open-source CRM for nonprofit and civic-sector organizations.

    7.2 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $15/mo
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    Planning Centerplanningcenter.com

    Church ministry platform covering people, events, donations, groups, and church apps; free plan available.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $15/mo
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    Mybersmybers.com

    Mybers is membership-management software covering member records, dues, events, classes, bookings, payments, communications and AI tools.

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $39/mo
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    Admidioadmidio.org

    Admidio is free online membership management software optimized for clubs, groups, and organizations.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Galettegalette.eu

    Galette is an open-source web application for managing memberships and contributions, designed for nonprofit organizations.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    ClubExpressclubexpress.com

    ClubExpress is an all-in-one membership platform for clubs, associations, nonprofits and other member-based groups, combining websites, member records, events…

    6.2 APIOpenFree From $0.30/mo
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    WildApricotwildapricot.com

    Web membership software with online payments, custom domains, and page-based content gating from $66/month.

    6.2 APIOpenFree From $66/mo
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    MemberMattersmembermatters.org

    MemberMatters is an open source membership, billing, and access control solution for makerspaces and community groups.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    Nadinenadineproject.org

    Open-source software for organizing community members and helping them connect through an intranet.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
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    MembershipWorksmembershipworks.com

    MembershipWorks is an all-in-one membership management system for organizations and membership groups.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $35/mo
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    Recurgetrecur.com

    Web and mobile membership platform with a member portal from $100/month.

    5.9 APIOpenFree From $1,100/yr
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    Tessituratessitura.com

    Operating software for arts and culture groups, with web, phone, Windows, and API access.

    5.6 APIOpenFree —
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    MemberLeapmemberleap.com

    MemberLeap is a cloud-based association management system with modules for member-based organizations.

    5.6 APIOpenFree From $320/mo
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    GrowthZonegrowthzone.com

    GrowthZone is association-management software for membership organizations, chambers and related groups, combining member records, events, billing…

    5.5 APIOpenFree —
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    Elvantoelvanto.com

    Elvanto is an all-inclusive, cloud-based church management solution.

    5.5 APIOpenFree From $15.20/mo
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    More Good Togethermoregoodtogether.com

    More Good Together provides a connected nonprofit workspace for managing contacts, donors, volunteers, programs, fundraising, events, communication, tasks…

    5.5 APIOpenFree From $49/mo
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    Glue Upglueup.com

    Glue Up describes itself as an all-in-one engagement platform for managing member experiences and organizational operations.

    5.4 APIOpenFree —
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    Personify CommUnitypersonifycorp.com

    CommUnity is an online community platform for associations, chambers, and nonprofits.

    5.2 APIOpenFree —
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    Aptifyaptify.com

    Aptify is membership management software designed for associations, unions, and global organizations.

    5.2 APIOpenFree —
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    LiveImpactliveimpact.org

    LiveImpact describes itself as an all-in-one nonprofit platform combining case management, donor management, fundraising, volunteer management, and CRM tools.

    5.2 APIOpenFree From $125/mo
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    MemberClicksmemberclicks.com

    MemberClicks provides association management software for associations, nonprofits, and chambers of commerce.

    5.0 APIOpenFree From $3,500/yr
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    Novi AMSnoviams.com
    4.8 APIOpenFree From $829/mo

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How to choose

Check member limits and dues

Compare the stated member limit with the size of your organization and how it may change. Check whether online dues payments and automated renewals are included, and whether the price changes with membership size.

Match the tools to your work

Look for the member directory, event management, and member communications features you need. A tool's feature list may not tell you whether its workflow fits your organization, so confirm details with the maker.

Check access and connections

Consider where staff and members need to use the software, such as the web, Android, or iOS. If you need a public API to connect it to other apps, check for that mark and confirm what it supports.

Compare plans before committing

A free plan and a free trial are different: a trial lasts for a limited period, while a free plan may be available without a trial deadline. Check the paid starting price and member limits before choosing.

Consider open source and hosting

Open-source code can matter if you want to inspect or change the software; self-hosting means running it on your own systems. Check the open-source and self-hosted marks, and confirm the license and hosting requirements with the provider.

Questions

What does nonprofit membership management software do?

It helps manage membership information and tasks such as dues, renewals, directories, events, and communications.

What should I compare before choosing?

Compare price, member limits, online dues payments, automated renewals, directory, event, and communication features, plus platform and integration needs.

Is a free plan the same as a free trial?

No. A free plan is a no-cost plan; a free trial provides temporary access to a paid product. Check the provider's terms.

What does the API mark mean?

It indicates a public API, a way for other software to connect with the product. Check with the provider to confirm what it can do.

What does open source mean for membership software?

It means the software's code is available under a license. Check the license to learn whether you can inspect, change, or host it yourself.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure