CiviCRM

7.8easy start · #9 of 106
in Membership Management Software

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Free trialnot on record
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Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Web. Paid plans from $15/mo.

CiviCRM is ranked #9 of 106 in membership management software on The Geeks Club, made by CiviCRM (California, United States). It runs on Web. Paid plans start at $15/mo.

CiviCRM plans and pricing

All plans

Starter $15/mo Per instance Unlimited users · 5,000 contacts civicrm.com · 27 Sept 2026

Essentials $30/mo Per instance Unlimited users · 5,000 contacts · 10,000 emails civicrm.com · 27 Sept 2026

Pro $50/mo Per instance Unlimited users · 10,000 contacts · 50,000 emails civicrm.com · 27 Sept 2026

Compared on membership management software

Free plan: Yes
Paid from: $15/mo
Campaign management: Yes
Online donation forms: Yes
Recurring donations: Yes
Automated receipts: Yes
Donor segmentation: Yes
Reporting level: advanced

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The record

Open source license: CiviCRM is licensed under AGPL v3 and can be downloaded, used, modified, and shared.
Sponsor discounts: Spark may be discounted or free when subscribed through a sponsor.
Refund policy: Spark offers a 30-day money-back guarantee and refunds the first payment if canceled before the next payment.
Contract policy: Spark has no contracts or cancellation penalties, and users can cancel or upgrade anytime.
Platform integrations: CiviCRM integrates with platforms including WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, Backdrop, and Shopify.
CMS access: Spark does not include access to a website CMS such as WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal.
Data control: CiviCRM states that organizations retain complete control of their data and its governing processes.
Privacy compliance: CiviCRM supports organizations pursuing high privacy standards or requirements such as GDPR.
Billing model: Spark pricing is per instance rather than per seat.
Recurring payments: Spark supports recurring payments through payment processors.
Payment processing: Spark supports online payments by credit card, ACH, SEPA, or transfer without additional CiviCRM transaction fees.
Support channels: Support includes community chat, documentation, Stack Exchange, issue tracking, and expert providers.
Company structure: CiviCRM is managed by CiviCRM LLC, a California-based limited liability company.
Team size: CiviCRM LLC says it has a team of seven people located around the world.
Price from: $15/mo

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Membership Management Software in 2026#9 of 106
Best Nonprofit CRM Software in 2026#11 of 32
Best Donor Management Software in 2026#7 of 31

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Sources

civicrm.com· checked 27 Sept 2026
civicrm.com/spark/· checked 27 Sept 2026