Side by side
CiviCRM vs Memship
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.
Free plan Web
CiviCRM combines open-source campaign, donation, and membership tools with integrations across several platforms. Spark offers hosted plans at listed monthly prices, but organizations should account for its CMS and customization limits.
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Free plan Open source APISelf-hostedWeb
Memship covers membership records, activities, payment collection, and member self-service in a self-hosted application. Organizations should account for the Docker and Docker Compose requirement and the current reliance on a phone browser rather than a dedicated mobile app.
Visit MemshipThe facts
| CiviCRM | Memship | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $15 per instance a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | CiviCRM | Not published |
| Website | civicrm.com | openmemship.com |
| On membership management software | #5 of 106 | #1 of 106 |
CiviCRM: what it does well
- AGPL v3 permits use, modification, and sharing.
- Includes donation, campaign, and membership tools.
- Automates membership renewals and reminders.
- Integrates with several website platforms.
- Translated into more than 30 languages.
What to know first
- Spark does not include website CMS access.
- Spark excludes complex organization-specific customization.
- Spark plans limit contacts or emails as specified.
Memship: what it does well
- Full application listed as free
- No subscriptions or per-member fees
- Member data stays on the organization's server by default
- Supports activity registration, waiting lists, and payments
- Members can use a phone browser to book and pay
What to know first
- Quick start requires Docker and Docker Compose
- Dedicated mobile app is still in development
- Email campaigns and direct messaging are planned, not current
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