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AMO vs Tendenci
Both stand on membership & association management. 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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Tendenci combines association functions with downloadable, customizable open-source software. Organizations should account for separate hosting or implementation services and check the technical requirements for version 16.
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| AMO | Tendenci | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, iPhone, Android | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | AMO — All-Inclusive, up to 250 contacts: $95 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | AMO | Not published |
| Website | associationsonline.com | tendenci.com |
| On membership & association management | #8 of 29 | #4 of 29 |
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
Tendenci: what it does well
- Open source software is free.
- Includes membership and event management features.
- Site superusers can query data and export CSV.
- Managed hosting includes upgrades.
What to know first
- Hosting and implementation are separate services.
- Version 16 drops support for Python 3.8 and 3.9.
- Version 16 drops support for PostgreSQL 13.