Wild Apricot VS Springly

WildApricot and Springly both offer membership management and donation tools, but they charge monthly fees plus transaction costs that add up quickly. Zeffy gives you everything you need to manage members, accept donations, and run events — all with zero fees so you keep 100% of every dollar raised.

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Wild Apricot VS Springly

Wild Apricot VS Springly: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Ecommerce & Online Stores Features

Product Catalog Management

Shopping Cart Functionality

Inventory Management

Information not available

Product Variants (Size, Color)

Shipping Integrations

Discount Codes & Promotions

DOrder Management

Payment Processing

Pricing

20%.

Monthly fees surcharge on third-party payments

$45/month.

Free tier with paid plans available

Processing fees

2.9% + $0.30.

per transaction (Visa, MasterCard, Discover); 3.5% + $0.30 per transaction (American Express)

0% + $0.

no processing fees on Liberty plan; paid plans: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (standard processing through Stripe/PayPal integration)

Platform fees

$0.

No platform fees; avoids the Payment System Servicing Fee (PSSF) that applies to third-party payment systems

$0.

No separate platform fees; processing fees are included in the transaction fees for paid plans

Monthly fees

$4.99.

monthly pass-through fee

$0/month.

Liberty plan is free; pricing varies by plan

Value for money

4.3.

4.5.

Features

4.3/5.

Powerful but complex. Needs technical setup and training for small teams.

4.5/5.

Good for eCommerce. Limited fundraising tools, requires extra integrations.

Donations

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

Springly focuses on eCommerce sales rather than donations. Limited donation features compared to dedicated fundraising platforms.

Ticketing

Event registration and ticketing included, with member pricing and waitlist management capabilities

Basic event ticketing through product sales functionality, but lacks advanced event management features like seating charts or check-in tools.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

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

No built-in peer-to-peer fundraising tools. You'd need third-party integrations to enable supporters to fundraise on your behalf.

Auctions

WildApricot doesn't offer auction functionality - you'll need a separate platform for fundraising auctions

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

Raffles

No dedicated raffle tools - you'd need to manage raffles manually or use third-party integrations

Limited raffle capabilities. Basic product sales features but lacks specialized raffle management and winner selection tools.

Online store

Built-in online store for selling merchandise, event tickets, and memberships with inventory management

Robust online store with inventory management, product variants, shipping options, and integrated payment processing for merchandise sales.

Memberships

WildApricot offers membership management with automated renewals, member directories, and tiered membership levels. However, setup requires technical knowledge and their interface can be overwhelming for small nonprofit teams.

Springly offers basic membership management with member directories and renewal tracking, but lacks advanced features like automated membership tiers or integrated member communications that many nonprofits need.

Donor Management/CRM

WildApricot focuses primarily on membership management rather than donor relationships. Their CRM features are basic and lack the fundraising-specific tools nonprofits need for donor cultivation.

Basic donor tracking and contact management features, but missing advanced fundraising tools like pledge management, donor analytics, and automated thank-you sequences that help build stronger relationships.

Emails & Newsletter

WildApricot includes basic email marketing tools with templates and member segmentation. The email editor is functional but limited compared to dedicated email platforms.

Limited email marketing capabilities with basic templates and no advanced segmentation options, requiring nonprofits to use separate email marketing tools for effective donor communication.

Payment Processing

WildApricot charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction plus monthly fees starting at $48. These costs add up quickly for small nonprofits already operating on tight budgets.

WildApricot charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction plus monthly fees starting at $48. These costs add up quickly for small nonprofits already operating on tight budgets.

Payment methods

Credit cards only, no ACH or mobile payments

No payment processing built in

Credit Card Payments

Supported - Accepts credit card payments through integrated payment gateways for memberships and donations

Not supported - Springly is a website builder without built-in payment capabilities

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Limited support - Available through some third-party payment gateway integrations but not natively built-in

Not supported - Springly lacks integrated payment processing features

ACH / Bank Transfers

Not supported - WildApricot focuses on membership management, not ACH payment processing

Not supported - Springly focuses on website building, not payment processing

Tap to Pay App

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

Not supported - Springly doesn't offer mobile payment solutions

Customer Support

4.3/5.

4.5/5.

Unlimited Support

WildApricot limits support based on subscription tier and business hours

Springly does not offer unlimited support - their support is limited to business hours and specific channels.

Phone Support / Office Hours

WildApricot offers phone support during standard business hours for higher-tier plans

Springly offers phone support during standard business hours for their paid plan customers.

Webinars

WildApricot provides regular training webinars and educational sessions for users

Springly provides occasional product training webinars and educational sessions for their users.

Help Center

WildApricot maintains a knowledge base with articles and tutorials

Springly maintains a knowledge base with articles, guides, and FAQs to help users navigate their platform.

WildApricot offers email support with response times varying by plan level

Springly offers email support through their help desk system for technical questions and account issues.

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

Email support with response times that vary by plan level — higher tiers get priority help

Email and phone support during business hours only — no unlimited access or nonprofit focus

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Why Zeffy over WildApricot and Springly?

Why choose Zeffy over WildApricot and Springly if you're a nonprofit

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Keep 100% of your fundraising proceeds

WildApricot charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction plus monthly fees starting at $48. Springly lacks payment processing entirely. Zeffy charges zero fees, so your auction or raffle actually raises money for your mission.

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Get real payment processing, not basic eCommerce

WildApricot and Springly offer basic product sales that require workarounds for fundraising. Zeffy provides purpose-built donation forms, auction tools, and raffle management designed for nonprofits.

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Access unlimited support without paying extra

WildApricot limits support by subscription tier and Springly restricts help to business hours. Zeffy offers unlimited email support to help you succeed, not just troubleshoot.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose Zeffy over eCommerce platforms like WildApricot for nonprofit fundraising?

Unlike eCommerce platforms that charge 2.9% + fees on every transaction, Zeffy is completely free for nonprofits. You keep 100% of donations while getting purpose-built fundraising tools instead of generic store features.

How does Zeffy's donation processing compare to membership platforms like Springly?

Zeffy offers zero-fee donation processing with built-in fundraising features like peer-to-peer campaigns and auction tools. Springly focuses on eCommerce sales with limited donation capabilities and monthly fees starting at $45.

Can Zeffy handle the same fundraising activities as WildApricot without the high costs?

Yes, Zeffy provides auctions, raffles, ticketing, and donation management at zero cost. WildApricot charges monthly fees plus transaction costs and lacks dedicated auction and peer-to-peer fundraising tools.

How does Zeffy compare to eCommerce platforms for nonprofit online stores?

Zeffy offers zero-fee online stores built specifically for nonprofits, not generic eCommerce. Unlike platforms charging 2.9% + fees, you keep 100% of merchandise sales while accessing fundraising tools like auctions and peer-to-peer campaigns.

Why choose Zeffy over membership platforms that charge monthly fees?

Zeffy eliminates monthly fees entirely while providing comprehensive fundraising capabilities. Membership platforms like WildApricot and Springly charge $45-48/month plus transaction fees, eating into your budget before you even start fundraising.

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