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WildApricot vs MembershipWorks

WildApricot lands on Depends, and MembershipWorks lands on Worth it.

WildApricot versus MembershipWorks
CompareWildApricotMembershipWorks
VerdictDependsWorth it
Best forSmall associations and hobby clubsChambers of commerce
Who it's not forLarge associations needing deep analytics or complex workflows . reviewers say it stays basicCreators selling courses or gated content
PrivacyMarkets strong security with offensive/defense testing and free SSL, but a 2026 CVE disclosed member PII via the WildApricotPress WordPress plugin.⁹One disclosed input validation vulnerability (Nov 2025) in the WordPress plugin; no public security page from the vendor.
Support qualityHuman live chat replaced by AI chatbotNo direct support evidence in sources
Public sentimentUsers like the all-in-one simplicity, but review-site commentary cites basic feature depth, conditional pricing value, and clubs actively switching away.¹Reviewers consistently praise ease of use and membership data organization, averaging 4.98/5 across 53 reviews.15
Biggest gotchaWildApricotPress WordPress plugin had unauthenticated member-PII exposure via REST API (CVE-2026-13736)10Disclosed input validation vulnerability in the plugin; confirm patch status with the vendor before buying.

Pick WildApricot when

  • Small associations and hobby clubs
  • Nonprofits collecting dues online
  • HOAs and member communities
  • Orgs wanting website plus membership bundled

When WildApricot is not a fit

  • Large associations needing deep analytics or complex workflows . reviewers say it stays basic
  • Teams that only need a contact list . this is overkill; a spreadsheet does it
  • Anyone who wants dependable human support . chat is now AI-handled
  • Buyers who weigh public reviews heavily . Trustpilot sits at 1.3/5

Pick MembershipWorks when

  • Chambers of commerce
  • Associations and nonprofits
  • Small membership groups on WordPress/Squarespace/Wix

When MembershipWorks is not a fit

  • Creators selling courses or gated content
  • Solo founders wanting a simple paywall
  • Large associations needing enterprise AMS depth

Sources

  1. Wild Apricot Reviews . Trustpilotca.trustpilot.com
    review
  2. WildApricot Reviews . G2g2.com
    review
  3. WildApricot Review 2026: Is It Worth It? . group.appgroup.app
    review
  4. Hobby club changing website from Wild Apricot . Reddit r/smallbusinessreddit.com
    review
  5. Anyone used a membership management software? . Reddit r/nonprofitreddit.com
    review
  6. WildApricot Software Pricing . Capterracapterra.com
    review
  7. Wild Apricot Pricing: Free and Paid Plans . dropinblogdropinblog.com
    review
  8. WildApricot Pricing . officialwildapricot.com
    official
  9. CVE-2026-13736: WildApricotPress Information Disclosure . SentinelOnesentinelone.com
    security
  10. Unauthenticated Member PII Disclosure via REST API . WPScanwpscan.com
    security
  11. Where did the Chat button go? . WildApricot Helpgethelp.wildapricot.com
    official
  12. Wild Apricot . Momentive Software product pagemomentivesoftware.com
    official
  13. MembershipWorks homepagemembershipworks.com
    official
  14. Reviews.io . MembershipWorks reviewsreviews.io
    review
  15. G2 . MembershipWorks reviews and alternativesg2.com
    review
  16. Capterra . MembershipWorks pricing, alternatives & morecapterra.com
    review