MemberDay vs Wild Apricot
The Wild Apricot alternative with flat pricing
Wild Apricot is the biggest name in membership software, and for staffed associations it can be a fine fit. But it bills by contacts (not members), its entry price is now $66/month with no free plan, and using your own payment gateway costs an extra 20% of your subscription. For volunteer-led clubs, that model gets expensive fast.
MemberDay is the better fit for…
- Volunteer-led clubs that want flat pricing that never rises with growth
- Clubs tired of pruning contact lists to stay under a pricing tier
- Clubs that want a real mobile app for every member, included
- Treasurers who want zero platform markup on dues and payments
Wild Apricot may be the better fit for…
- Staffed associations and nonprofits with an admin who can invest setup time
- Organizations that want a very mature, widely documented platform
- Groups already invested in its AffiniPay payments ecosystem
We'd rather you pick the right tool than the loudest pitch — this comparison names real strengths on both sides.
Monthly price by club size
Published pricing as of July 2026 — competitor pricing and features may change, so confirm details with each provider. MemberDay is flat at every size — Wild Apricot's price changes as you grow.
| Members | MemberDay Core | Wild Apricot |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | $29/mo | ~$66/mo 100-contact minimum tier |
| 50 | $29/mo | ~$66/mo contacts usually exceed members |
| 100 | $29/mo | ~$66/mo |
| 250 | $29/mo | ~$78/mo reconstructed from aggregators (±10%) |
| 500 | $29/mo | ~$147/mo |
Year-one, all-in — 60-member club processing $10,000/yr online
MemberDay
$319 (Core, annual — $0 setup, $0 payment markup)
Wild Apricot
~$713–$871 (100-contact tier annual ~$713, +$158 if you keep your own gateway)
Excludes the ~2.9% + 30¢ base card fee every platform's customers pay. Run your own numbers →
Side by side
| MemberDay | Wild Apricot | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat — unlimited members & contacts | Per-contact tiers (archived and lapsed contacts count) |
| Entry price | $29/mo | $66/mo (100 contacts); free plan discontinued in 2026 |
| Payment fees | 0% markup — your own Stripe account | AffiniPay-centric; +20% of subscription to use your own gateway |
| Setup fee | $0 | $0 |
| Mobile app | iOS & Android for all members, included | Member app gated by plan tier |
| AI features | Built-in assistant + AI survey import | None |
| Website builder | Optional add-on, $10/mo | Included in tiers |
| Free trial | 45 days, full features | 60 days |
| Migration help | Free white-glove migration | Self-serve import; paid onboarding options |
Sources: Wild Apricot's published pricing and documentation, checked July 2026. Spot something outdated? Let us know.
Switching from Wild Apricot is our job, not yours
Export your data from Wild Apricot, send it to us, and our team imports your member roster free — typically within a week. Then use the rest of your 45-day trial to run real club work before your board decides.
How Free Migration WorksThe switch, step by step
- Start your free trial (no credit card)
- Export your data from Wild Apricot and email it to us
- We import your members, contacts, and member types — free
- Review together, invite your officers, go live
FAQ
MemberDay vs Wild Apricot
Why is Wild Apricot more expensive for small clubs?
Wild Apricot bills by total contacts — members, lapsed members, event registrants, and prospects all count. A 40-member club routinely has 100+ contacts, and the ladder starts at $66/month. MemberDay is $29/month flat with unlimited members and contacts.
Does Wild Apricot still have a free plan?
No — Wild Apricot discontinued its free plan in 2026. Its pricing now starts at $66/month for up to 100 contacts, with a 60-day trial.
Can MemberDay import our Wild Apricot data?
Yes. Export your contacts from Wild Apricot, send them to us, and our free white-glove migration will import your members, contact details, and member types — typically within a week.
What does Wild Apricot do better?
It’s a mature product with a large template gallery, a bundled website builder in every tier, and a longer 60-day trial. If you have staff and don’t mind contact-based pricing, it’s a workable platform — our case is total cost and simplicity for volunteer-led clubs.
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