Member Clicks VS Wildapricot

MemberClicks and WildApricot help you manage members, but they charge monthly fees plus transaction costs that add up quickly. Zeffy gives you membership management, event registration, and donation tools — all with zero fees so you keep 100% of every membership payment and donation.

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Member Clicks VS Wildapricot

Member Clicks VS Wildapricot: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Membership Platforms Features

Membership Tiers & Levels

Member Database

Automated Renewals

Member Portals

Membership Cards

Access Control

Member Communications

Custom Membership Forms

Subscription / Dues Management

Pricing

$199/month.

plus card fees per member

20% surcharge.

on third-party payments (in addition to monthly fees)

Processing fees

3.0%.

Varies by tier; lower rates available on higher plans and integrates with third-party payment processors.

2.9% + $0.30.

per transaction for Visa, MasterCard, and Discover; higher rate for American Express.

Platform fees

N/A.

Not specified; included in annual subscription pricing

$0.

No platform fees; avoids the Payment System Servicing Fee that applies to some third-party payment systems.

Monthly fees

$3,500–$4,500 annually.

Annual subscription; pricing varies by plan.

$4.99.

monthly pass-through fee.

Value for money

4.2.

4.3.

Features

4.3/5.

Powerful but requires technical setup and ongoing maintenance for small teams.

4.3/5.

User-friendly with solid automation, but transaction fees add up quickly.

Donations

Basic donation forms available, but limited customization and higher processing fees than dedicated fundraising platforms

WildApricot doesn't include donation tools. You'd need to integrate third-party donation software and pay additional transaction fees.

Ticketing

Event registration and ticketing for member events, with basic seating charts and check-in features

WildApricot includes event registration and ticketing with payment processing, but charges transaction fees on top of membership costs.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

No peer-to-peer fundraising features - members can't create their own campaigns or fundraising pages

WildApricot doesn't support peer-to-peer fundraising. You'd need separate fundraising software to run member-driven campaigns.

Auctions

MemberClicks doesn't offer auction tools - you'd need a separate platform to run fundraising auctions for your nonprofit

WildApricot doesn't offer auction functionality. You'd need separate auction software and manual processes to manage bidding and payments.

Raffles

No raffle or lottery management tools - you'd need to handle ticket sales and drawings through other methods

WildApricot doesn't offer raffle functionality. You'd need external raffle software and manual ticket management processes.

Online store

Built-in store for selling merchandise to members, with inventory tracking and basic payment processing

WildApricot includes basic e-commerce for selling merchandise and event tickets, but with limited customization options.

Memberships

MemberClicks offers member directory, renewal tracking, and tiered membership levels. However, setup requires technical knowledge and ongoing maintenance can be complex for small nonprofit teams.

WildApricot offers member directories, renewal automation, and tiered membership levels with custom fields and member portals for self-service management.

Donor Management/CRM

Basic contact management for members, but limited fundraising tools. Not designed for comprehensive donor stewardship or campaign management that nonprofits need.

Basic contact management and donation tracking, but limited fundraising tools compared to dedicated nonprofit CRM solutions.

Emails & Newsletter

Basic email tools for member communications and newsletters. Limited design options and automation features compared to dedicated email platforms.

Built-in email marketing with templates, automated workflows, and member segmentation for targeted communications and event announcements.

Payment Processing

Processes membership dues and event payments through third-party integrations. Transaction fees apply on top of monthly subscription costs, increasing your overall expenses.

Processes membership dues and event payments through third-party integrations. Transaction fees apply on top of monthly subscription costs, increasing your overall expenses.

Payment methods

Basic credit cards only through third-party setup

Credit cards and digital wallets with extra fees

Credit Card Payments

Basic support - Accepts credit cards through third-party integrations for membership dues

Supported - Accepts major credit cards through Stripe and PayPal integrations with transaction fees

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Not supported - No mobile wallet payment options available

Supported - Available through Stripe integration for online payments with additional processing fees

ACH / Bank Transfers

Not supported - MemberClicks focuses on membership management, not payment processing

Not supported - WildApricot focuses on membership management with basic payment processing through third-party integrations

Tap to Pay App

Not supported - No mobile point-of-sale or tap-to-pay functionality

Not supported - WildApricot is web-based membership software without mobile point-of-sale capabilities

Customer Support

4.3/5.

Unlimited Support

WildApricot limits support based on subscription tier, with higher plans getting priority

Phone Support / Office Hours

WildApricot offers phone support during business hours for premium plan subscribers

Webinars

WildApricot offers regular training webinars and educational sessions for users

Help Center

WildApricot maintains a knowledge base with articles and guides for self-service help

WildApricot provides email support with response times varying by plan level

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

Support access varies by plan tier with priority help for premium subscribers only

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Why Zeffy over MemberClicks and Wildapricot?

Why choose Zeffy over MemberClicks and Wildapricot if you're a nonprofit

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No monthly fees eating into your mission budget

MemberClicks and WildApricot charge $199+ monthly plus transaction fees. Zeffy operates on voluntary donor contributions, keeping 100% of funds for your cause.

🎯

Built for fundraising, not just membership dues

MemberClicks and WildApricot lack auction and raffle tools. Zeffy includes everything you need to run successful fundraising campaigns without extra software.

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Real support when you need it most

MemberClicks and WildApricot limit support to business hours only. Zeffy provides unlimited email support whenever you need help.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose Zeffy over MemberClicks or WildApricot for my nonprofit?

Zeffy offers 100% free fundraising tools with zero platform fees, while MemberClicks costs $199/month plus card fees and WildApricot charges monthly fees plus 20% surcharges. You get donations, events, memberships, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one platform without eating into your budget.

Can Zeffy handle both fundraising and membership management unlike these platforms?

Yes. While MemberClicks and WildApricot focus mainly on membership with basic donation tools, Zeffy combines full fundraising capabilities with membership management. Run auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, and sell merchandise alongside managing members.

How does Zeffy's support compare to MemberClicks and WildApricot?

Zeffy provides unlimited email and chat support at no cost, while MemberClicks limits support to business hours and WildApricot restricts support based on your plan tier. You get help when you need it without paying extra for premium support packages.

How does Zeffy's pricing compare to MemberClicks and WildApricot for small nonprofits?

Zeffy is completely free with zero platform fees, while MemberClicks costs $199/month plus card fees and WildApricot charges monthly fees plus 20% surcharges. Your donors can leave voluntary contributions to support our platform, but you keep 100% of what you raise.

Can I run fundraising campaigns and manage memberships in one platform with Zeffy?

Yes. Unlike MemberClicks and WildApricot that focus mainly on membership management, Zeffy combines full fundraising tools with membership features. Run auctions, raffles, peer-to-peer campaigns, and manage members all in one free platform.

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As a startup nonprofit with only two members, and no funding (yet) we’d need something with low (or no) fees. Zeffy was a dream come true.

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“We were incurring a ton of fees for our past fundraising platform and Zeffy has helped us receive so much more of our donations.”

Zeffy has been invaluable in helping me track our donors, sales, events, and revenue in one spot. The coolest thing about Zeffy is it really is free!

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We were ready to sell tickets in less than 30 minutes. The reporting capabilities were better than some other paid-for sites.

Since using Zeffy, our conversion rate of donations has skyrocketed. It's an easy platform to use. Plus customer support has always been responsive and helpful!