AMS Pricing & Features
Three straightforward association management software tiers.
Start with the level of structure your association needs today. Scale your website, database, member portal, events, communications and support when your membership requires it.
Members Village is fully developed, maintained and hosted in Canada, with Canadian data residency included across all tiers.
Choose the Right Plan for Your Association
Members Village plans are designed around association size, complexity and support needs.
Village Builder
Best for small associations and simple member structures.
Village Builder gives smaller teams a practical foundation for membership, website, renewals and member self-service without paying for complexity they do not need yet.
Starting at:
$245/month
Onboarding:
$2,500 one-time onboarding
Best fit:
- Small associations or volunteer-run teams
- One administrator
- Simple membership join and renewal process for individuals
- Basic member portal needs
- Occasional email and event activity
City Builder
Best for professional associations with more programs and automation needs.
City Builder adds more administrative control, batch renewals, expanded communications, custom portal options, leadership visibility and premium support.
Starting at:
$495/month
Onboarding:
$5,500* one-time onboarding
Best fit:
- Associations with growing operational needs
- Unlimited administrators
- Individual & organizational memberships
- Primary and secondary websites
- Basic member portal needs
- More advanced email, events and reporting
- Included premium support
Nation Builder
Best for complex, national multi-website associations and federations.
Nation Builder gives associations the most flexibility, including unlimited contacts, unlimited administrators, multiple websites, advanced support and room for custom app development.
Starting at:
$795/month
Onboarding:
$8,500* one-time onboarding
Best fit:
- Larger or more complex associations
- Unlimited administrators
- Multi-website deployments
- Individual & organizational memberships
- Member portal customizations
- Multiple programs, portals, groups and events
- Custom apps and third-party integrations, priority technical support
How the Plans Differ
The full Members Village feature list is detailed for a reason, associations have different structures, workflows and program needs.
But most buyers do not need to compare every feature on the first visit, these are the main differences that usually determine the right plan.
1. Contact and Administrator Scale
The first difference is size.
Village Builder is built for smaller associations with up to 1,500 contacts and one administrator.
City and Nation Builder support unlimited contacts and unlimited administrators.
If your team has multiple staff managing members, events, communications and programs, City or Nation Builder will usually be the better fit.
2. Membership Join and Renewal Options
All plans support individual member join and renewals.
City Builder and Nation Builder add organization and batch renewals, allowing one person or organization to renew multiple members in one payment.
If you members are individuals, Village Builder may be enough.
If your association has individual & organizational memberships, batch renewals, multiple member types or more advanced renewal workflows, City or Nation Builder will likely be a better fit.
3. Self-service Member Portal Depth
Village Builder and City Builder include a basic member portal.
Nation Builder support member portal customizations.
This matters when your association needs a more tailored member experience, role-specific content, custom workflows or deeper portal access for different types of members.
4. Website Scale
Some associations need one website. Others need more.
Village Builder includes a single public website.
City Builder supports primary and secondary website deployments.
Nation Builder supports multiple websites. This is important for associations with chapters, events, conferences, public campaigns, regional sites, program microsites or separate public-facing brands.
All plans support bilingual content within your website builder.
5. Email & Communications
All plans support CASL-compliant email communications.
The difference is volume, audience control and automation.
Village Builder is best for occasional mass emails.
City Builder is better for regular newsletters, segmented lists and basic triggers.
Nation Builder is built for associations with larger or more frequent communication needs.
If your association relies on regular newsletters, member updates, program announcements or dynamic email lists, the higher tiers provide more flexibility.
6. Events & Conferences
Events are often a major part of association value.
Village Builder supports basic events and registrations.
City Builder supports more regular events, board meetings, webinars and conferences.
Nation Builder is best suited for larger event programs, conference microsites and more complex event needs.
If your events are occasional, Village may be enough.
If events are a core part of your revenue, education or member engagement, City or Nation Builder will usually provide a stronger foundation.
7. Members Lounge and Private Groups
Member engagement is not only about email.
City Builder and Nation Builder support private member groups, secure portals, discussions, file sharing and group events.
This can be used for Committees, Boards, Chapters, Communities of practice, Member lounges, Working groups
Village Builder includes one member group.
City Builder and Nation Builder supports unlimited member groups and portals.
If your association uses committees, boards or a private members lounge to drive participation, this is an important tier difference.
8. Revenue Generation & Monetization
Members Village supports non-dues revenue.
Depending on the tier, this may include:
- Professional member directories
- Job board and Career Centre
- Marketplace for classifieds
- Learning management tools
Village Builder includes basic member promotion and online store functionality.
City Builder and Nation Builder provide a broader revenue-generation toolkit. This matters for associations looking to grow beyond dues and event registration.
9. Support, Customization and Strategic Guidance
Plans also differ by support level.
Village Builder includes standard technical support and a yearly strategy session.
City Builder includes premium support, white-glove onboarding and a strategy session every six months.
Nation Builder includes more premium support, quarterly strategy sessions, white-glove onboarding and priority technical support.
For associations that need more guidance, training, customization or implementation help, the premium support model can be just as important as the software features.
Compare the Details, Then Build With Confidence
Members Village pricing is only part of the decision. Your association also needs to know what is included, where your data lives, and whether the platform can adapt when standard software is not enough.
Review how our platform supports Canadian data residency, and see how our integrated association apps and custom development can help your association handle the workflows that do not fit neatly into off-the-shelf software.
Need the Full Feature Breakdown?
This page gives you the high-level differences between Village Builder, City Builder and Nation Builder.
If you are comparing options for a board, staff team or procurement process, you may want the complete feature list.
The full comparison includes details for:
- All features and apps
- Strategic guidance
- Priority support and software updates
Built and Hosted in Canada
Members Village is fully developed, maintained and hosted in Canada.
All plans include Canadian hosting, SSL certificates, data backups, software updates and secure client portal access.
Our platform is built for Canadian associations that need a practical way to manage members, websites, events, communications and payments while supporting Canadian data residency.
Members Village also provides tools that support PIPEDA, CASL and PCI DSS-aligned workflows.
Custom Apps and Development
Standard software works well when your association has standard needs.
But many associations eventually run into workflows that do not fit neatly into off-the-shelf software.
Nation Builder can support custom apps and third-party integrations when your association needs more flexibility.
This can include custom portals, unique database structures, specialized workflows, reporting tools, API integrations or operational processes that are specific to your organization.
Frequently Asked Questions
For your convenience, a collection of common questions and answers.
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Book a Free Strategy Consultation
Not sure which plan fits? We can walk through your association’s size, membership structure, website needs, event activity, communication tools, data and support requirements.
This is not a high-pressure sales call.
It is a practical review of what your association needs and which Members Village plan is the best fit. We typically respond within 48 hours.