WILD APRICOT
VS HIVEBRITE

Wild Apricot and Hivebrite represent opposite extremes of legacy membership management. One charges punitive fees per contact with dated software; the other requires enterprise sales calls starting at ~$799/mo with hidden transaction cuts. Compare both — and see why OrgSets is the modern sweet spot.

WILD APRICOTVSHIVEBRITE
VS ORGSETS (MODERN CHOICE)
Our Verdict

Wild Apricot is too limited and punitive for growing organizations, while Hivebrite is needlessly expensive with opaque sales contracts. OrgSets provides the ideal modern alternative: infinite multi-tier hierarchies, transparent flat pricing, and automatic split dues payouts.

  • Wild Apricot charges per-contact ($500/mo for 2,000 contacts); Hivebrite starts at ~$799/mo with sales demos and platform commission cuts. OrgSets has permanent free plans and flat pricing ($0–$199/mo) with zero percent cuts.
  • Neither Wild Apricot nor Hivebrite supports recursive multi-tier org hierarchies (chapters -> regions -> national federation). OrgSets is built entirely around infinite parent/child organization trees.
  • Wild Apricot lacks governance infrastructure (compliance vaults, bylaws RBAC); Hivebrite focuses on flat alumni communities rather than structured civic/sports governance.
  • OrgSets automatically distributes split dues payouts up your organization tree via Stripe — an essential feature neither competitor supports.

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side breakdown across every major platform capability.

Feature
OrgSets
Wild Apricot vs Hivebrite
Structure
Infinite Org Hierarchy
Multi-tier core
Both are flat only
Orgs as Members of Orgs
Neither supports
Cascading Permissions
Neither supports
Finance
Dues & Payment Collection
Stripe-native
Both support payments
Automatic Split Payouts
Up the org tree
Neither supports
Zero Percentage Platform Cuts
Flat $0.20–$0.50/tx
Hivebrite takes % cut
Governance
Dynamic RBAC Role Engine
Per-tenant custom
Preset roles only
Compliance Document Vault
RBAC visibility
Neither has vault
Communication
Targeted Pulse Alerts
SMS + web broadcast
Email only
Email Newsletters
Both support
Real-time Chat
Momentum+
Hivebrite only
Members
Member Directory
Both support
Sponsor / Dependent Graph
Neither supports
Events
Event Management & RSVPs
Both support
Resource / Facility Booking
Neither supports
Pricing
Permanent Free Tier
Wild Apricot 50 only
Transparent Public Pricing
Hivebrite hidden
Fully supported Partially supported Not available

Pricing Comparison

OrgSets vs Wild Apricot vs Hivebrite — what you pay and what you get.

OrgSets

Transparent flat-fee pricing

  • Local
    50 members · Permanent free
    $0/mo
  • Foundation
    250 members · Custom branding
    $29/mo
  • Momentum
    1,000 members · Real-time chat
    $79/mo
  • Institutional
    5,000 members · 3-level hierarchy
    $199/mo

+ Flat $0.20–$0.50 per transaction. No percentage cuts, ever.

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Wild Apricot vs Hivebrite

Wild Apricot scales punitively per contact

  • Wild Apricot (Community)
    500 contacts only
    ~$240/mo
  • Wild Apricot (Pro)
    2,000 contacts — per-contact tax
    ~$500/mo
  • Hivebrite (Connect)
    Sales demo + platform commissions
    ~$799+/mo
  • OrgSets (Local - Momentum)
    50 to 1,000 members · Flat fees
    $0 – $79/mo

Wild Apricot scales punitively per contact. Hivebrite hides pricing behind sales calls and takes cuts on payments. OrgSets charges flat, transparent pricing with no percentage commissions.

Wild Apricot vs Hivebrite is ideal for

Evaluating options between budget/dated software (Wild Apricot) and enterprise alumni SaaS (Hivebrite).

Wild Apricot vs Hivebrite is not suitable for

Organizations that want to avoid arbitrary contact limits, sales-demo negotiations, or percentage cuts on dues.

Common Questions

What is the main difference between Wild Apricot and Hivebrite?

Wild Apricot is an older, budget-to-mid-tier tool suited for standalone clubs and small non-profits that charges based on contact count. Hivebrite is an enterprise alumni and community engagement platform targeted at universities with starting prices around $799/month. Neither is built for multi-tier chapter governance.

How does OrgSets compare to both Wild Apricot and Hivebrite?

OrgSets bridges the gap between affordable software and enterprise power. Unlike Wild Apricot, OrgSets doesn't punish you with steep per-contact price hikes or flat single-site limitations. Unlike Hivebrite, OrgSets publishes transparent pricing starting at $0, takes no percentage cut on transactions, and natively supports multi-tier parent/child organizations.

Which is better for multi-chapter federations and regional leagues?

OrgSets. Neither Wild Apricot nor Hivebrite can model recursive organizational hierarchies where local chapters roll up into regional districts and national governing bodies with cascading permissions and automated dues split routing.

How do pricing models compare between Wild Apricot, Hivebrite, and OrgSets?

Wild Apricot charges by contact count, reaching $500+/mo at 2,000 contacts. Hivebrite requires a sales call and typically starts at $799+/mo plus platform transaction fees. OrgSets offers a free tier up to 50 members and paid tiers from $29 to $199/mo with flat transaction fees ($0.20–$0.50) and zero percentage commission.

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