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MembershipWorks vs Wild Apricot
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for membership management. MembershipWorks has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Price: MembershipWorks $0/mo vs Wild Apricot $66/mo — MembershipWorks is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: MembershipWorks Yes; Wild Apricot No.
- HIPAA: MembershipWorks —; Wild Apricot —.
Side by side
| MembershipWorks | Wild Apricot | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $0/mo (Free) | $66/mo (Personal (100 contacts)) |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| HIPAA (BAA) | — | — |
| SOC 2 | — | — |
| GDPR | — | Yes |
| Best for | associations with existing websites | small associations |
Sources — MembershipWorks: membershipworks.com (verified 2026-06-15). Wild Apricot: wildapricot.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Key features
MembershipWorks: Embeds into existing website (WordPress, Squarespace, Weebly, Wix) — no separate site needed; Free plan up to 50 members with no credit card; Priced on true member count, not total contacts; One-on-one support and training included on all paid plans
Wild Apricot: Contact-tiered flat pricing with all features included at every level; Built-in website builder, event management, and email automation; Mobile apps for both admins and members; 60-day free trial, no credit card required