Product Updates
All posts in the Product Updates category.
CheddarUp vs. Somiti: Which Is Better for Parent Groups?
A feature-by-feature comparison of CheddarUp and Somiti for PTAs, PTOs, and parent groups that need to collect money, manage members, and organize events.
4 May 2026
Outgrew Spreadsheets? Not Ready for Enterprise
How to choose right-sized membership software when spreadsheets are failing but enterprise platforms like Wild Apricot are overkill for your community group.
1 May 2026
Membership Software Feature Checklist: What Actually Matters
Most software features go unused. Here's a scored checklist to help your volunteer board pick membership tools based on what your org actually needs.
14 April 2026
How to Migrate from Spreadsheets to Membership Software
A step-by-step plan for moving your member data out of spreadsheets and into real software, without losing records or your sanity.
13 April 2026
Open Source vs. SaaS Membership Software
Open source membership software sounds free until you add up the hosting, maintenance, and volunteer hours. Here's what both options actually cost.
12 April 2026
Free Membership Management Tools Compared
An honest look at free membership tools like Zeffy, Google Workspace, HubSpot CRM, and Somiti. What works, what falls apart, and when to upgrade.
11 April 2026
Membership Software Pricing: What Clubs Pay
Real pricing math for 8 membership tools at 100, 250, and 500 members. Subscription costs, transaction fees, hidden surcharges, and total annual spend.
13 March 2026
I Tested 8 Membership Tools So You Don't Have To
Hands-on test of Wild Apricot, Zeffy, Join It, Raklet, MembershipWorks, TidyHQ, CheddarUp, and Somiti. Real setup times, pricing, and honest scores.
9 March 2026
Wild Apricot Is Getting Too Expensive: Here's What to Do
Wild Apricot prices have climbed steadily since the Personify acquisition. A breakdown of what it actually costs, what changed, and when it makes sense to leave.
6 March 2026
Wild Apricot Alternatives for Small Organizations
Honest comparison of seven Wild Apricot alternatives with real pricing, ratings, and tradeoffs for volunteer-run clubs and small nonprofits.
3 March 2026
Membership Management Software: How to Choose
A practical framework for volunteer leaders comparing membership tools. Covers pricing models, hidden fees, feature checklists, and honest competitor notes.
1 March 2026