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AMO vs NetForum
Both stand on membership management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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AMO combines membership administration, payments, communications, portals, and website tools in one association-focused service. Its main purchasing decision is selecting a monthly tier that accommodates the organization’s contact count.
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NetForum brings membership administration, CRM, financial, event, fundraising, and reporting functions into one Azure-based system. Its fixed-cost structure and included CRM are notable, but prospects must request pricing and plan for the stated implementation period.
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| AMO | NetForum | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, iPhone, Android | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | AMO — All-Inclusive, up to 250 contacts: $95 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | AMO | NetForum |
| Website | associationsonline.com | netforumams.com |
| On membership management software | #63 of 106 | #67 of 106 |
AMO: what it does well
- Online joining and membership renewals
- Recurring dues and automated renewals
- Member portal and communications
- Web, iOS, and Android access
- Website builder included
What to know first
- No free plan
- Monthly pricing starts at 95.00 USD
- Plans impose contact limits
NetForum: what it does well
- Handles applications through renewals
- Supports individual and organizational tiers
- Built-in CRM with 360-degree profiles
- More than 300 standard reports
- Fixed cost regardless of member count
What to know first
- Pricing requires a personalized demo
- No free plan
- Implementation can take about 16 weeks
- Cloud deployment is Microsoft Azure-based