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Best Nonprofit Membership Management Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Nonprofit membership software helps organizations keep member records, take dues payments, handle renewals, organize events and stay in touch with members. This comparison spans products available on web, API, Android, iOS, self-hosted and Windows environments.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Planning Center | A connected church operations platform for people, events, worship, giving, groups and church apps. | 6.4 | $15 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Mybers | Mybers suits associations, clubs, studios, gyms and other member groups that need membership records alongside events, classes, payments or email. | 6.0 | $39 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 ChurchCMS | ChurchCMS is intended for small and medium churches that need tools for members, giving, events, and communications. | 5.8 | $290 a year | Free plan | Android, Web, API, Self-hosted | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Associatify | It suits associations, foundations, clubs, professional bodies, grant foundations and student unions. | 5.5 | €89 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 05 CiviCRM | 5.5 | $15 a month | Free plan | Web, Browser extension, API, Self-hosted | 12 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 ClubExpress | ClubExpress suits membership-based clubs and associations that need a website, member records, renewals, events, and communications. | 5.5 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Recur | Recur suits volunteer-led or staff-run membership groups that need member records, renewals, events, communications, and payment tools in one platform. | 5.4 | $1,100 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 3 Oct 2026 |
| 08 MembershipWorks | It suits organizations and membership groups that need member records, billing, events, and member-facing website features. | 5.1 | $35 a month | Free plan | Web | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Admidio | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Self-hosted | 12 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 Memship | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, API, Self-hosted | 21 Oct 2026 |
Review each entry's pricing model, starting paid price, member capacity and listed support for online dues, renewal automation, directories, events and member communications. The list order can change as entries are refreshed.
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Mybers
Mybers suits associations, clubs, studios, gyms and other member groups that need membership records alongside events, classes, payments or email.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record6.0 Visit
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ChurchCMS
ChurchCMS is intended for small and medium churches that need tools for members, giving, events, and communications.
AndroidWebAPI+1 Record5.8 Visit
04
Associatify
It suits associations, foundations, clubs, professional bodies, grant foundations and student unions.
WebAPI Record5.5 Visit
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CiviCRM
WebBrowser extensionAPI+1 Record5.5 Visit
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ClubExpress
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record5.5 Visit ClubExpress suits membership-based clubs and associations that need a website, member records, renewals, events, and communications.
7
Recur
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $1,100 a year Record5.4 Visit Recur suits volunteer-led or staff-run membership groups that need member records, renewals, events, communications, and payment tools in one platform.
8
MembershipWorks
Web $35 a month Record5.1 Visit It suits organizations and membership groups that need member records, billing, events, and member-facing website features.
14
WildApricot
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $66 a month Record4.7 Visit WildApricot may suit small membership organizations that need member records, renewals, event registration, and communications in one browser-based system.
18
Tessitura
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 — Record4.4 Visit Tessitura is intended for arts and culture organizations, including museums, orchestras, theatres, educational institutions and other cultural groups.
20
GrowthZone
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.2 Visit GrowthZone AMS suits membership-based organizations seeking tools for member records, events, finances, and communications.
Before you choose
Match the pricing model to your budget
Admidio, ChurchCMS and Galette are among the entries with no-cost plans. ChurchCMS lists subscriptions from $29 per month.
Paid offerings use different terms: ClubExpress includes a 60-day trial, while Member365 lists a starting price of $299 per month.
Check where the software runs
Confirm the environment each product supports before choosing; the entries include web, API, Android, iOS, self-hosted and Windows deployments.
If your team needs mobile access or integrations, confirm the listed platform and API support for the product under review.
Review member and dues tools
Member limits, online dues, renewal automation and directory fields show how each option handles administrative work.
If renewal billing matters, check how the product handles automated renewals and online dues payments before signing up.
Look at events and communications
Event management and member communications appear as separate comparison fields, so check which capabilities fit your organization's work.
A directory may help staff find member records, while event and communication tools address outreach and attendance tasks.
Consider code access and hosting
Some entries provide open-source code. Organizations considering inspection or changes should check the applicable licence and hosting requirements.
Self-hosted software can place deployment work with your organization, so compare that option with web-hosted access.
Questions
Do these tools offer free plans?
Free plans are listed for Admidio, ChurchCMS and Galette. Other entries use paid pricing or publish a trial instead.
Is a free trial available?
ClubExpress includes a 60-day trial. Trial terms can differ from free-plan terms, so check the product's stated pricing model.
Which platforms can nonprofit membership software use?
Products in the comparison support combinations of web, API, Android, iOS, self-hosted and Windows platforms. Confirm platform support for the product you are considering.
Can these tools manage online dues and renewals?
The comparison includes online dues payments and automated renewals. Review each product's stated support for both before choosing a tool.
Is open-source membership software available?
Some entries provide open-source code. Review the licence, hosting needs and maintenance work before adopting one.
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