The Covey Blog
Writing for people who run organizations.
Buyer's guides, comparison articles, and operator content. No pad, no fluff, no SEO word salad.
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Buyer's guides · 14 min
Best Membership Management Software in 2026: 11 Honest Reviews We reviewed 11 membership platforms (yes, including our own). Plain talk about what each one does, who it fits, what it costs, and where it falls short. -
Buyer's guides · 11 min
The 9 Best Wild Apricot Alternatives in 2026 The honest rundown of what else is out there, what each one costs, and which one fits your organization. Yes, we are one of them. -
Buyer's guides · 9 min
How Much Does Membership Software Cost in 2026? Real pricing ranges for 12 platforms, plus the hidden fees that no vendor pricing page tells you about upfront. -
Comparisons · 8 min
Wild Apricot vs. MemberClicks: Which Is Right for Your Association? Both are owned by Personify. Here is what actually differs and which one fits which org. -
How-to · 12 min
How to Migrate Away from Wild Apricot (A Complete Guide) Step by step: what to export, what to map, what to test, and how to flip DNS without losing any members or payment history. -
Buyer's guides · 10 min
Best Nonprofit Membership Software in 2026 Seven platforms evaluated for nonprofits. The split between "membership-first" and "donation-first" tools, and how to choose. -
Buyer's guides · 9 min
The Best Chamber of Commerce Software in 2026 GrowthZone/ChamberMaster has dominated for a decade. Here are the alternatives worth evaluating, including what they cost. -
Buyer's guides · 9 min
The Best Club Management Software in 2026 Cycling clubs, ski clubs, running clubs, photography clubs, yacht clubs. Here is what each major platform does and who fits. -
Buyer's guides · 8 min
Membership Software for Small Nonprofits: 6 Options Ranked Under 500 members, limited staff, tight budget. Here is what actually works for small nonprofits. -
Operator · 10 min
How to Reduce Member Churn: 8 Tactics That Work A 5-point reduction in churn is worth more than a 20% increase in acquisition. Here is how to actually move the number. -
Operator · 8 min
How to Run a Hybrid Event for Members In-person plus virtual, without doubling your workload. A practical playbook for associations running hybrid events in 2026. -
Buyer's guides · 7 min
Self-Hosted vs. Hosted Membership Software: Which Do You Actually Need? Self-hosted (WordPress + MemberPress, Tendenci) vs. hosted (Covey, Wild Apricot). Honest trade-offs for organizations without in-house tech.