Tmbr vs Wild Apricot: membership software, or a whole platform?
The short version: Wild Apricot is long-established membership software for clubs and associations, while Tmbr covers memberships and dues and adds a modern website builder, events with flat-$1 paid ticketing (free events free), and a broader CRM. If you only need classic membership management, Wild Apricot is proven; if you want members plus a contemporary public presence, that''s the case for Tmbr.
Associations have run on Wild Apricot for years because it does the core job — members, dues, renewals — reliably. The trade-off many feel is a dated website and a tool that stops at the edge of membership.
Key takeaways
- Both run memberships, renewals, and recurring dues.
- Wild Apricot is membership-first; its website and design feel dated to many users.
- Tmbr adds a modern website, events at a flat $1 per paid ticket (free events free), and a fuller CRM.
- Tmbr Studio is a flat $99/month; Wild Apricot prices by contact count.
Where is Wild Apricot strong?
Wild Apricot is mature at the membership core — member databases, renewals, and the association-specific workflows it has refined over many years. If those are your only needs, it is a safe, established choice.
Where is Tmbr different?
Tmbr treats membership as one part of running an organization, alongside a modern website, event ticketing, and a CRM that also holds non-member supporters. Pricing is a flat monthly fee rather than scaling with your contact count.
| Wild Apricot | Tmbr |
|---|---|
| Memberships + dues | Memberships + dues |
| Dated website builder | Modern website builder |
| Event registration | Events, flat $1 per paid ticket, free events free |
| Priced by contacts | Flat $99/month (Studio) |
| Membership-first tool | Full business platform |
If a refined member database is all you need, Wild Apricot is solid. If you also want a website members are proud of and modern events, Tmbr does both from one place.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tmbr handle memberships and dues like Wild Apricot?
Yes — member sign-up, renewals, and recurring dues, through your own Stripe account.
How does pricing compare?
Tmbr Studio is a flat $99/month; Wild Apricot scales its price with your number of contacts, which can climb as you grow.
Is the website better on Tmbr?
Tmbr includes a modern website builder, which is a common reason organizations look beyond Wild Apricot.
How are events ticketed?
A flat $1 per paid ticket, with free events free — versus Wild Apricot''s event registration.
What does it cost?
Tmbr Studio is $99/month, with two months free when you pay annually.