# CiviCRM vs Novi AMS

| Attribute | CiviCRM | Novi AMS |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 49.5 (13% (low)) | 34.4 (56% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source platform designed for nonprofit organizations to centralize supporter relationship management, membership administration, event handling, fundraising campaigns, and case tracking in a single integrated system. It is indexed under Membership Management.","source":"https://civicrm.org","question":"What is CiviCRM?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"CiviCRM offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://civicrm.org","question":"Is CiviCRM free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"CiviCRM supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://civicrm.org","question":"What platforms does CiviCRM support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. CiviCRM can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://civicrm.org","question":"Can CiviCRM be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 9 integrations for CiviCRM, including Authorize.Net, Bitpay, Smart Debit, TSYS, eWay, Twingle, SparkPost and WordPress, plus 1 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://civicrm.org","question":"What does CiviCRM integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for CiviCRM. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as CiviCRM not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://civicrm.org","question":"What security certifications does CiviCRM have?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based platform that helps associations manage memberships, events, finances, and communications. Includes white-label website hosting, ecommerce capabilities, and deep integration with QuickBooks for simplified accounting. It is indexed under Membership Management.","source":"https://www.noviams.com/pricing-novi-core","question":"What is Novi AMS?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Novi AMS is a paid product; published pricing starts at $829 per month. There is no free tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.noviams.com/pricing-novi-core","question":"How much does Novi AMS cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Novi AMS. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.noviams.com/pricing-novi-core","question":"What platforms does Novi AMS support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Novi AMS, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.noviams.com/pricing-novi-core","question":"Can Novi AMS be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 7 integrations for Novi AMS, including QuickBooks, Constant Contact, Mailchimp, Stripe, Google Ad Manager, Google Ads and DoubleClick for Publishers. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.noviams.com/pricing-novi-core","question":"What does Novi AMS integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Novi AMS. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Novi AMS not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.noviams.com/security","question":"What security certifications does Novi AMS have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Novi AMS is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.noviams.com/pricing-novi-core","question":"Where is Novi AMS available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A constituent relationship management platform that enables nonprofits, NGOs, and civic organizations to manage donors, members, events, and fundraising campaigns. It can be self-hosted on any infrastructure or accessed through certified hosting providers. | A cloud-based platform that helps associations manage memberships, events, finances, and communications. Includes white-label website hosting, ecommerce capabilities, and deep integration with QuickBooks for simplified accounting. |
| features.capabilities | `{"soc2_type_ii":false,"deployment_architecture":"standalone_saas","pci_dss_payment_gateway_compliance":true,"job_board_and_career_center_hosting":false,"email_marketing_and_newsletter_broadcasts":true,"integrated_cms_website_builder_and_hosting":false,"donation_and_fundraising_campaign_management":true,"gated_member_portal_and_searchable_directory":true,"chapter_and_committee_hierarchical_management":true,"automated_recurring_dues_billing_and_reminders":true,"certification_and_continuing_education_tracking":false,"event_registration_and_member_discount_ticketing":true}` | `{"deployment_architecture":"standalone_saas","pci_dss_payment_gateway_compliance":true,"email_marketing_and_newsletter_broadcasts":true,"integrated_cms_website_builder_and_hosting":true,"gated_member_portal_and_searchable_directory":true,"event_registration_and_member_discount_ticketing":true}` |
| integrations.count | 10 | 7 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Authorize.Net"},{"name":"Bitpay"},{"name":"Smart Debit"},{"name":"TSYS"},{"name":"eWay"},{"name":"Twingle"},{"name":"SparkPost"},{"name":"WordPress"},{"name":"betterplace.org"},{"name":"Drupal","native":true,"category":"cms"}]` | `[{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"Constant Contact"},{"name":"Mailchimp"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Google Ad Manager"},{"name":"Google Ads"},{"name":"DoubleClick for Publishers"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://civicrm.org","retrievedAt":"2026-10-13T11:18:36.368Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Base","summary":"$829/month billed annually, plus $3,600 onboarding","features":["Membership Database","White-label Website","Non-Dues Revenue Opportunities","Ecommerce","Member Segmentation","2-way 24/7 QuickBooks Sync","Events Manager","Robust Reporting","Communication Tools","API and Single Sign On"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":829,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"one_time","amount":3600,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"For organizations with annual revenue up to $400K. Includes all core membership management, website, events, and accounting features.","contactSales":false}],"summary":"$829/month billed annually for organizations up to $400K revenue. Additional pricing tiers available based on organization size.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.noviams.com/pricing-novi-core","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T15:30:35.067Z","startingPrice":{"amount":829,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":829,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | no |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.pci | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://civicrm.org/security | - |

## Capabilities (Membership Management)

| Capability | CiviCRM | Novi AMS |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment architecture | Standalone saas | Standalone saas |
| Automated recurring dues billing and reminders | ✓ | - |
| Integrated CMS website builder and hosting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Gated member portal and searchable directory | ✓ | ✓ |
| Event registration and member discount ticketing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chapter and committee hierarchical management | ✓ | - |
| Job board and career center hosting | ✗ | - |
| Certification and continuing education tracking | ✗ | - |
| Email marketing and newsletter broadcasts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Donation and fundraising campaign management | ✓ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | ✗ | - |
| PCI DSS payment gateway compliance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:19:34.924Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*