Side by side
Elvanto vs MembershipWorks
Both stand on nonprofit 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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Elvanto brings church administration and ministry operations into a cloud service with web and mobile access. Its pricing model excludes active children and outreach contacts, but custom API work is outside team support.
Visit Elvanto Free plan Web
MembershipWorks combines membership administration with payments, events, directories, and website integrations. The free plan has a 50-account limit, while paid plans begin at $35 a month for up to 300 accounts.
Visit MembershipWorksThe facts
| Elvanto | MembershipWorks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | 50 Plan: $15.20 a month | Up to 300: $35 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 14 |
| Maker | Not published | MembershipWorks |
| Website | elvanto.com | membershipworks.com |
| On nonprofit membership management software | #14 of 30 | #10 of 30 |
Elvanto: what it does well
- Covers administration, worship, care, and finances
- Check-in works across rooms and locations
- Supports Tithely, Stripe, and PayPal payments
- Runs in browsers without installation
- Encrypted backups and stated 99.9% uptime
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing depends on active adults
- US$149 setup cost on the 50 Plan
- Team does not support custom API integrations
MembershipWorks: what it does well
- Free plan supports up to 50 accounts
- Includes member records and online payments
- Integrates with several website platforms
- One-on-one support and training included
- Lists a 30-day money-back guarantee for new accounts
What to know first
- No free trial is offered
- Paid plans start at $35 a month
- Free plan is limited to 50 accounts
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