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MemberClicks vs Zeffy

MemberClicks logo

MemberClicks

Nonprofits

Association management for professional bodies and trade associations

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zeffy logo

Zeffy

Nonprofits

100% free fundraising platform for nonprofits

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zeffy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MemberClicks pricing is not published, which is a marked step down in transparency from Wild Apricot at the tier below it; Zeffy revenue model relies entirely on donor voluntary tips with no guaranteed income
  • They diverge on capability: MemberClicks covers Chapters and committees, Zeffy covers Donation forms.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MemberClicks and Zeffy actually diverge.

Attributes where MemberClicks and Zeffy differ
AttributeMemberClicksZeffy
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefree
Free tierNoYes
FoundedUnknown2019

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofits).

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 MemberClicks

  • Chapters and committees
  • Continuing education
  • Events and registration
  • Job board
  • Member community

Only in Zeffy

  • Donation forms
  • Event ticketing
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Recurring donations
  • Mailchimp
  • Zapier
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Both cover

  • Membership management

What people use each for

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

MemberClicks

  • Professional associations tracking continuing education credits for membersnot Zeffy
  • Trade associations with chapters that manage their own membershipnot Zeffy
  • Chambers of commerce running events, directories and job boardsnot Zeffy
  • Organisations that have outgrown a small-club membership toolnot Zeffy

Zeffy

  • Donation collection for nonprofitsnot MemberClicks
  • Event ticketing with check-innot MemberClicks
  • Membership sales with tiersnot MemberClicks
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising campaignsnot MemberClicks
  • In-person payment with Tap to Paynot MemberClicks

Where each one falls short

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

MemberClicks

  • Pricing is not published, which is a marked step down in transparency from Wild Apricot at the tier below it
  • Annual contracts and implementation fees make it a considerably larger commitment than the per-month membership tools
  • The interface is dated in places, particularly the website content management
  • Migration from Wild Apricot is a real project despite the shared ownership, and buyers sometimes assume otherwise
  • Smaller associations will pay for chapter and continuing education machinery they never use

Zeffy

  • Revenue model relies entirely on donor voluntary tips with no guaranteed income
  • All features included equally with no upgrade path for additional capabilities

Pricing, plan by plan

MemberClicks

On request
  • MemberClicks$undefined/year
    • Membership management
    • Events
    • Chapters and committees
  • MC Professional$undefined/year
    • Continuing education
    • Job board
    • Advanced reporting

Zeffy

Free
  • Free ForeverFree
    • Unlimited donations
    • Ticketing
    • Memberships

Which should you pick?

Choose MemberClicks if

  • You need chapters and committees.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want continuing education.
MemberClicks review

Choose Zeffy if

  • You need donation forms.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want event ticketing.
Zeffy review

Questions people ask

Is MemberClicks or Zeffy better?
Neither clearly leads. MemberClicks starts at On request and Zeffy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MemberClicks or Zeffy?
Zeffy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for MemberClicks and Free for Zeffy.
Does MemberClicks or Zeffy run on more platforms?
MemberClicks runs on Web, iOS, Android. Zeffy runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Zeffy for free?
Yes. Zeffy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MemberClicks starts at On request.
What is MemberClicks best used for?
MemberClicks is most often used for professional associations tracking continuing education credits for members, trade associations with chapters that manage their own membership, chambers of commerce running events, directories and job boards, organisations that have outgrown a small-club membership tool. Of those, professional associations tracking continuing education credits for members and trade associations with chapters that manage their own membership are not what Zeffy is typically brought in for.
What can MemberClicks do that Zeffy cannot?
MemberClicks covers Chapters and committees, Continuing education, Events and registration, Job board. Zeffy covers Donation forms, Event ticketing, Peer-to-peer fundraising, Recurring donations. Both handle Membership management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MemberClicks: How does it differ from Wild Apricot?

Chapters, committees and continuing education credit tracking. Those structures are what make professional associations different from clubs, and they are where simpler tools fail.

Zeffy: How much does Zeffy cost for nonprofits?

Zeffy is completely free for nonprofits. There are no platform fees, transaction fees, credit card processing fees, monthly subscriptions, or setup costs. Nonprofits retain 100% of funds raised.

Source
MemberClicks: What does it cost?

Not published. It is an annual contract with implementation, quoted on member count and modules.

Zeffy: How does Zeffy make money if it's free?

Zeffy relies on voluntary donor tips at checkout. On average, 2 out of 3 donors leave a tip. Tips are optional and donors can opt out, but Zeffy operates on this voluntary contribution model.

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MemberClicks: Is migration from Wild Apricot easy?

Not automatically. Both are owned by Personify, but they are separate products and a migration is a project with data mapping and re-implementation.

Zeffy: What nonprofit organizations can use Zeffy?

Schools, churches, sports teams, animal rescues, food banks, volunteer fire departments, arts organizations, and PTAs can all use Zeffy. Over 100,000 nonprofits globally use the platform.

Source
MemberClicks: Does it handle continuing education?

Yes, including credit tracking and certification records, which is one of the main reasons professional bodies choose it.

MemberClicks: Who should not buy it?

Small clubs and associations without chapters or education requirements. The machinery that justifies the price will sit unused.

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