--- title: "Best WildApricot Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to WildApricot? Find out how WildApricot stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/76116/WildApricot/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-19" --- # WildApricot alternatives Last updated on October 19th, 2026 The best WildApricot alternatives are Chmeetings (best overall), Mindbody (best budget option), and StarChapter (most reviewed). Together they hold 3,821 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.0 to 4.9 out of 5. WildApricot itself holds 4.4 out of 5 across 558 reviews. ### WildApricot - Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (558 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 - Starting price: $63.00 /mo - Key features: 11 of 11 top category features --- ## Top alternatives WildApricot alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [RecDesk](https://www.capterra.com/p/127064/RecDesk/) — 4.6 out of 5 (100 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $3835.00 /usage/yr | 9 of 11 top category features | | [MemberLeap](https://www.capterra.com/p/47310/MemberLeap/) — 4.8 out of 5 (107 reviews) | Rated 0.4 higher than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | Not available | 11 of 11 top category features | | [Novi AMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/188714/Novi-AMS/) — 4.9 out of 5 (131 reviews) | Rated 0.5 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $829.00 /mo | 11 of 11 top category features | | [Neon CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/102088/NeonCRM/) — 4.3 out of 5 (620 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.1 out of 5 | $99.00 /mo | 11 of 11 top category features | | [GrowthZone](https://www.capterra.com/p/124449/GrowthZone/) — 4.4 out of 5 (297 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 11 of 11 top category features | | [StarChapter](https://www.capterra.com/p/57588/StarChapter/) — 4.2 out of 5 (656 reviews) | Rated 0.2 lower than this product | 3.7 out of 5 | $119.00 /user/mo | 11 of 11 top category features | | [Member365](https://www.capterra.com/p/142416/Member365/) — 4.3 out of 5 (47 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.2 out of 5 | $299.00 /mo | 10 of 11 top category features | | [Chmeetings](https://www.capterra.com/p/184192/Chmeetings/) — 4.9 out of 5 (168 reviews) | Rated 0.5 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $12.00 /mo | 7 of 11 top category features | | [Daxko Operations](https://www.capterra.com/p/268006/Daxko-Operations/) — 4.5 out of 5 (182 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.5 out of 5 | Not available | 7 of 11 top category features | | [Mindbody](https://www.capterra.com/p/40229/MINDBODY/) — 4.0 out of 5 (2,997 reviews) | Rated 0.4 lower than this product | 3.9 out of 5 | $79.00 /mo | 6 of 11 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to WildApricot The best free alternatives to WildApricot are RecDesk, MemberLeap, and Member365 — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [RecDesk](https://www.capterra.com/p/127064/RecDesk/) — 4.6 out of 5 (100 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $3835.00 /usage/yr ### [MemberLeap](https://www.capterra.com/p/47310/MemberLeap/) — 4.8 out of 5 (107 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: Not available ### [Member365](https://www.capterra.com/p/142416/Member365/) — 4.3 out of 5 (47 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $299.00 /mo --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated WildApricot alternatives are Chmeetings (4.9), MemberLeap (4.8), and RecDesk (4.6). ### [Chmeetings](https://www.capterra.com/p/184192/Chmeetings/) - 124 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 across 124 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.8 out of 5 across 124 SMB reviews > "The confirmation message is also very helpful so that the acknowledgement is one click." — Charlene B., Administrator (April 23, 2026) ### [MemberLeap](https://www.capterra.com/p/47310/MemberLeap/) - 62 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 across 62 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 across 62 SMB reviews > "We have numerous unique needs in our association, MemberLeap has taken the time to personally understand our needs and has partnered with us in expanding their capabilities to fill our needs." — Nicholas T., Director of Technology (March 13, 2024) ### [RecDesk](https://www.capterra.com/p/127064/RecDesk/) - 81 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 81 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 across 81 SMB reviews > "We have very pleased with the ease of this product, and our residents/ participants love the convenience and flexibility it has brought for registering for our department's programs and events." — Tara T., Recreation Director (September 19, 2022) --- ## Why do teams switch from WildApricot? Of the 16 Capterra reviewers who reported switching away from WildApricot, the most common destinations were StarChapter, Novi AMS, MemberLeap, and GrowthZone. ### What users preferred ### [StarChapter](https://www.capterra.com/p/57588/StarChapter/) - 4.2 out of 5 (656 reviews) — 10 reviewers switched here > "Cost, and at the time, Wild Apricot did not link members with event engagement." — Kelley A., Chief Operating Officer (April 23, 2025) ### [Novi AMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/188714/Novi-AMS/) - 4.9 out of 5 (131 reviews) — 3 reviewers switched here > "The QBO integration was the #1 reason followed by a more robust membership experience on the backend for our staff." — Krystal F., Director of Events & Sponsorships (November 11, 2019) ### [MemberLeap](https://www.capterra.com/p/47310/MemberLeap/) - 4.8 out of 5 (107 reviews) — 2 reviewers switched here > "The other system continued to increase its cost with no additional functionality. We would experience errors in the system. Customer service was bad." — Wendye M., Technology Committee Chairman (April 18, 2024) ### [GrowthZone](https://www.capterra.com/p/124449/GrowthZone/) - 4.4 out of 5 (297 reviews) — 1 reviewers switched here > "They could not do the db management i needed" — Jennifer P., Executive Director (November 11, 2021) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Association Management - [MemberLeap](https://www.capterra.com/p/47310/MemberLeap/) — 4.8 out of 5 (107 reviews) - [Novi AMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/188714/Novi-AMS/) — 4.9 out of 5 (131 reviews) - [MemberClicks](https://www.capterra.com/p/133851/MemberClicks/) — 4.3 out of 5 (469 reviews) ### Alumni Management - [Almabase](https://www.capterra.com/p/133653/Almabase/) — 4.7 out of 5 (144 reviews) - [Classter](https://www.capterra.com/p/155900/Classter/) — 4.6 out of 5 (115 reviews) - [PeopleGrove](https://www.capterra.com/p/204121/PeopleGrove/) — 4.7 out of 5 (29 reviews) ### Nonprofit - [MIP Accounting](https://www.capterra.com/p/116591/MIP-Accounting/) — 4.1 out of 5 (69 reviews) - [CharityTracker](https://www.capterra.com/p/132388/CharityTracker/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,063 reviews) - [Volgistics](https://www.capterra.com/p/80509/Volgistics-Volunteer-Management/) — 4.6 out of 5 (94 reviews) ### Membership Management - [MemberLeap](https://www.capterra.com/p/47310/MemberLeap/) — 4.8 out of 5 (107 reviews) - [MemberClicks](https://www.capterra.com/p/133851/MemberClicks/) — 4.3 out of 5 (469 reviews) - [Mighty Networks](https://www.capterra.com/p/185819/Mighty-Networks/) — 4.5 out of 5 (94 reviews) ### HOA - [PayHOA](https://www.capterra.com/p/146693/PayHOA/) — 4.7 out of 5 (728 reviews) - [HOA Start](https://www.capterra.com/p/215897/HOA-Start/) — 4.9 out of 5 (98 reviews) - [Easy HOA](https://www.capterra.com/p/237509/Easy-HOA/) — 4.6 out of 5 (98 reviews) ---