The free Wild Apricot alternative
Membership management, dues and events for your club, without a per-contact bill.
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Wild Apricot is a long-standing membership-management tool for associations and non-profits, priced by how many contacts you store. ClubCP covers the same core, recurring memberships, dues, a member database, events and a public page, and stays free no matter how many members you have.
ClubCP vs Wild Apricot, feature by feature
| Feature | ClubCP | Wild Apricot |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free at any size | Paid, priced by contact count |
| Member database and profiles | Yes | Yes |
| Recurring memberships and dues | Yes | Yes |
| Events with paid tickets | Yes | Yes |
| Door check-in | Yes | Limited |
| Online payments | Stripe, no platform cut | Fees / gateway dependent |
| Public, branded club page | Yes | Yes |
| Member messaging and announcements | Yes | Email focused |
| Insights (revenue, members, activity) | Yes | Reports |
Wild Apricot pricing and features change over time; check their site for the latest. Comparison reflects our understanding at time of writing.
When Wild Apricot is the better choice
No tool wins for everyone. Wild Apricot is the stronger pick when:
- You are a formal association or non-profit that needs a full website builder, deep accounting exports and mature admin roles, and you have the budget for it.
- You rely on features like automated membership-level workflows and detailed financial reporting that a paid platform provides.
Frequently asked questions
Is ClubCP a free Wild Apricot alternative?
Yes. ClubCP handles memberships, dues, a member database, events and payments at no cost, with no per-contact pricing.
Does the price go up as I add members?
No. ClubCP is free regardless of how many members or contacts you have. You only pay standard Stripe processing on paid memberships and tickets.
Can I take recurring dues?
Yes. Recurring memberships and dues are built in and handled through Stripe.
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