WildApricot vs. LotWize — Membership Platform vs. AI-First HOA Software
WildApricot serves 100,000+ organizations with a general-purpose membership and website platform. It's popular among small associations and nonprofits. LotWize is purpose-built for HOAs with AI that actually does the work — violations, resident Q&A, meeting management, and compliance — not just member lists and event calendars.
When WildApricot makes sense
WildApricot is a good choice for very small social clubs, nonprofits, or associations that only need a member directory, event calendar, and basic website — and don't need HOA-specific compliance, violation management, or AI automation.
Feature comparison
| Feature | LotWize | WildApricot |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose-built for HOAs | ||
| AI violation automation | ||
| AI document parsing (CC&Rs) | ||
| AI resident chatbot (24/7) | ||
| AI meeting minutes & agendas | ||
| Website builder | ||
| Event calendar & registration | ||
| Email marketing | ||
| Member directory | ||
| Online dues payment | ||
| Flat HOA pricing | ||
| 27 free HOA tools |
WildApricot strengths
- 100,000+ organizations using the platform
- Built-in website builder with templates
- Event management and registration
- Email marketing and newsletters
- Member database and directory
WildApricot limitations
- Not designed for HOAs — no violation management, no CC&R parsing
- No AI features — all admin work is manual
- No state-specific compliance or notice period enforcement
- No dues collection or payment processing for HOA assessments
- No board governance tools (voting, minutes, agendas)
Where LotWize goes further
Pricing comparison
WildApricot
~$48/month
For up to 250 contacts; scales with contact count
LotWize
Free trial, then $59/month flat
Flat pricing for self-managed HOAs regardless of unit count
LotWize plans at a glance
Free
Forever free$0/mo flat
Up to 10 units
- Homeowner portal
- Board dashboard
- Member management
- Basic violation tracking
Starter
$59/mo flat
or $35/mo hybrid
Up to 50 units
- Violations & notices
- Dues & payments
- Resident portal
- Meeting management
Growth
Most popular$99/mo flat
or $75/mo hybrid
Up to 150 units
- Everything in Starter
- AI Meeting Intelligence
- AI Violation Autopilot
- AI Communications Suite
- Priority support
Pro
$149/mo flat
or $99/mo hybrid
Up to 300 units
- Everything in Growth
- AI Board Assistant
- AI Architectural Review
- Unlimited AI usage
- PMC-ready portfolio
Hybrid pricing: lower monthly base + 1% convenience fee collected from homeowners on dues payments. All paid plans include a 14-day free trial — no credit card required.
See LotWize for yourself
14-day free trial — no credit card required. Or get started on our Free plan forever. Set up your board in minutes and see how AI automation changes the way you manage your community.
Feature comparisons reflect publicly available information as of 2026. Pricing is approximate — contact each vendor for current rates. LotWize is not affiliated with any competitor listed on this page.