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CampMinder vs Jotform

CampMinder logo

CampMinder

Education

Camp management for residential summer camps, priced by camper rather than by seat

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Jotform logo

Jotform

Surveys

Powerful forms get more done

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Jotform has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: CampMinder pricing is never published and scales with camper volume, so a camp that grows a session finds its renewal quote grows with it, without a published schedule to check the increase against.; Jotform free tier limited to 5 forms and 100 monthly submissions
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CampMinder and Jotform actually diverge.

Attributes where CampMinder and Jotform differ
AttributeCampMinderJotform
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
CategoryEducationSurveys

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in CampMinder

  • Enrolment and waitlists
  • Tuition billing
  • Health records
  • Staff management
  • Cabin and group assignment
  • Parent portal
  • Transport
  • Reporting

Only in Jotform

Nothing recorded that CampMinder does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

CampMinder

  • An overnight camp of eight hundred campers whose nurse currently runs medication logs on paper and cannot produce records for an insurernot Jotform
  • A camp hiring three hundred seasonal staff a year and losing candidates in an email-based application processnot Jotform
  • A camp network wanting consistent enrolment and retention reporting across several sitesnot Jotform
  • A camp whose parent communication during session is the main driver of re-enrolment and is currently ad hocnot Jotform

Jotform

  • Form creation and collectionnot CampMinder
  • Survey distributionnot CampMinder
  • Lead generationnot CampMinder
  • Workflow automationnot CampMinder

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

CampMinder

  • Pricing is never published and scales with camper volume, so a camp that grows a session finds its renewal quote grows with it, without a published schedule to check the increase against.
  • Payment processing is charged separately from the licence and is negotiable, but many camps accept the default rate; on several million dollars of card tuition that decision costs more than the software.
  • It is built for the North American residential camp model, so camps in the UK, Europe or Australia find terminology, health record structure and transport tooling assume American practice.
  • The interface accumulated over two decades and is dense; new administrators need real training, which matters when camp offices turn over staff between seasons.
  • Off-season utilisation is poor: a camp pays for a full year of a platform it uses intensively for four months, which makes the per-camper cost feel high to a board reviewing annual spend.

Jotform

  • Free tier limited to 5 forms and 100 monthly submissions
  • Bronze tier requires $39/month to remove Jotform branding
  • Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales

Pricing, plan by plan

CampMinder

On request
  • CampMinder$undefined/year
    • Registration, billing, health and staff modules
    • Parent portal with photos and messaging
    • Priced by camper volume, quoted annually

Jotform

Free
  • StarterFree
    • 5 active forms
    • 100 monthly submissions
    • 100 MB storage
  • Bronze$39/month
    • 25 active forms
    • 1,000 monthly submissions
    • 1 GB storage
  • Silver$49/month
    • 50 active forms
    • 2,500 monthly submissions
    • 10 GB storage
  • Gold$129/month
    • 100 active forms
    • 10,000 monthly submissions
    • 100 GB storage

Which should you pick?

Choose CampMinder if

  • You need enrolment and waitlists.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want tuition billing.
CampMinder review

Choose Jotform if

  • You want to start without paying.
Jotform review

Questions people ask

Is CampMinder or Jotform better?
Neither clearly leads. CampMinder starts at On request and Jotform at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CampMinder or Jotform?
Jotform has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for CampMinder and Free for Jotform.
Does CampMinder or Jotform run on more platforms?
CampMinder runs on Web, iOS, Android. Jotform runs on Web.
Can I use Jotform for free?
Yes. Jotform has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. CampMinder starts at On request.
What is CampMinder best used for?
CampMinder is most often used for an overnight camp of eight hundred campers whose nurse currently runs medication logs on paper and cannot produce records for an insurer, a camp hiring three hundred seasonal staff a year and losing candidates in an email-based application process, a camp network wanting consistent enrolment and retention reporting across several sites, a camp whose parent communication during session is the main driver of re-enrolment and is currently ad hoc. Of those, an overnight camp of eight hundred campers whose nurse currently runs medication logs on paper and cannot produce records for an insurer and a camp hiring three hundred seasonal staff a year and losing candidates in an email-based application process are not what Jotform is typically brought in for.
What can CampMinder do that Jotform cannot?
CampMinder covers Enrolment and waitlists, Tuition billing, Health records, Staff management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CampMinder: What does CampMinder cost?

It is not published. Pricing is quoted annually against camper volume, plus separate implementation and payment processing costs. Ask for the volume bands in writing so next year's increase is predictable.

Jotform: Is there a free version of Jotform?

Yes, Jotform's Starter plan is free and allows 5 active forms, 100 monthly submissions, and 100 MB of storage. Jotform branding remains on forms in the free tier.

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CampMinder: Is payment processing negotiable?

Yes, and it is the largest cost most camps overlook. Compare the offered rate against an independent merchant quote before signing.

Jotform: How much does Jotform Bronze cost?

The Bronze plan costs $39 per month when billed monthly, or $408 per year ($34 per month effective). It includes 25 active forms, 1,000 monthly submissions, 1 GB storage, and removable branding.

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CampMinder: Does it handle camper health records properly?

Yes. The health centre module with medication administration logs is one of the strongest reasons camps choose it over generic registration tools.

Jotform: What is included in Jotform's Gold tier?

The Gold plan costs $129 per month billed monthly or $1,188 per year ($99 per month effective). It provides 100 active forms, 10,000 monthly submissions, 100 GB storage, HIPAA-friendly capabilities, and 100 active AI Agents.

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CampMinder: Is it suitable for a day camp?

It can be, but much of what you pay for, such as bunking, transport and health centre operations, is built for overnight camps.

Jotform: Does Jotform offer discounts for nonprofits or education?

Yes, educational institutions and nonprofits receive 50% off Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers, plus 30% off the Enterprise plan.

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