# CiviCRM vs Novi AMS

**Leader by Vioscale score:** CiviCRM

| Attribute | CiviCRM | Novi AMS |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 44 (53% (medium)) | 30.6 (56% (medium)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | 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 | 9 | 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":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"Constant Contact"},{"name":"Mailchimp"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Google Ad Manager"},{"name":"Google Ads"},{"name":"DoubleClick for Publishers"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","summary":"Core platform is free and open-source; commercial SaaS hosting (Spark) and professional implementation services available","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://civicrm.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-24T15:32:18.960Z"}` | `{"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 | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":829,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | no |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.pci | yes | yes |

## 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: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:01:01.225Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*