# Nimble AMS vs SilkStart Comparison | | Nimble AMS | SilkStart | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 17 | 12 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (70.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (83.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $160 per month, per staff user | Starting at $200 per month | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Nimble AMS | SilkStart | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 6.0 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (10 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.2 (13 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 9.5 (10 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 9.5 (11 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (14 reviews) | 7.1 (12 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Nimble AMS #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: License Price: Starting at $160 per month, per staff user Description: *Quantity discounts available. Free, painless upgrades & all customers are on the same version. [Learn more about Nimble AMS](https://www.g2.com/products/nimble-ams/reviews) #### Free Trial No ### SilkStart #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Premium Price: Starting at $200 per month Description: We'll create a beautiful, mobile-friendly website or we'll match the look and feel of your existing website so that you can integrate any SilkStart application. We charge a one-time setup fee for this depending on complexity and choice of design. Key Features: - Member Management - Landing Pages - Email Marketing [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/silkstart/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Professional Association Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Nimble AMS** | N/A | N/A | | **SilkStart** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Professional Association Management | Feature | Nimble AMS | SilkStart | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Membership Management | Feature | Nimble AMS | SilkStart | |---|---|---| | **Member Self‑Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Member Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Dues & Renewals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Events & Committees | Feature | Nimble AMS | SilkStart | |---|---|---| | **Committee & Group Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event Management & Registration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Calendar & Scheduling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Financial & Operational Tools | Feature | Nimble AMS | SilkStart | |---|---|---| | **Integration With Accounting Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email Marketing & Automated Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Online Payments & Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Reporting & Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Club Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Nimble AMS** | N/A | N/A | | **SilkStart** | N/A | N/A | #### Membership Management | Feature | Nimble AMS | SilkStart | |---|---|---| | **Automated Dues & Renewals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Membership Database & Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Member Self‑Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Event & Scheduling | Feature | Nimble AMS | SilkStart | |---|---|---| | **Calendar & Scheduling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Event Creation & Registration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Financial Management | Feature | Nimble AMS | SilkStart | |---|---|---| | **Online Payments & Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Point of Sale (POS) Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Financial Reporting & Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Communication & Engagement | Feature | Nimble AMS | SilkStart | |---|---|---| | **Member Community & Networking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Email & SMS Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mobile App Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Professional Association Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/professional-association-management) **Unique to SilkStart (1):** [Club Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/club-management-2c58bf0d-13ef-4570-b808-69044d035c7f) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Nimble AMS | SilkStart | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 70.6% | 83.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 29.4% | 16.7% | | **Enterprise** | 0% | 0% | ### By Industry #### Nimble AMS - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 47.1% - **Law Enforcement:** 11.8% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 11.8% - **Recreational Facilities and Services:** 5.9% - **Public Safety:** 5.9% - **Information Technology and Services:** 5.9% - **Higher Education:** 5.9% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.9% #### SilkStart - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 50.0% - **International Trade and Development:** 16.7% - **Renewables & Environment:** 8.3% - **Media Production:** 8.3% - **Management Consulting:** 8.3% - **Internet:** 8.3% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Nimble AMS - [Fonteva for Associations](https://www.g2.com/products/fonteva-for-associations/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (45 reviews) - [iMIS](https://www.g2.com/products/imis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (231 reviews) - [MemberPress](https://www.g2.com/products/memberpress/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (278 reviews) - [ClubExpress](https://www.g2.com/products/clubexpress/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (247 reviews) - [Neon CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/neon-one-llc-neon-crm/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (419 reviews) - [MemberSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/membersuite/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (56 reviews) - [Glue Up](https://www.g2.com/products/glue-up/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (139 reviews) - [MemberClicks](https://www.g2.com/products/personify-corp-memberclicks/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (51 reviews) - [Novi AMS](https://www.g2.com/products/novi-ams/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (136 reviews) - [WildApricot](https://www.g2.com/products/wildapricot/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (45 reviews) ### Alternatives to SilkStart - [MemberLeap](https://www.g2.com/products/memberleap/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (13 reviews) - [Neon CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/neon-one-llc-neon-crm/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (419 reviews) - [MemberPress](https://www.g2.com/products/memberpress/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (278 reviews) - [ClubExpress](https://www.g2.com/products/clubexpress/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (247 reviews) - [iMIS](https://www.g2.com/products/imis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (231 reviews) - [Glue Up](https://www.g2.com/products/glue-up/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (139 reviews) - [GrowthZone](https://www.g2.com/products/growthzone/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (84 reviews) - [Novi AMS](https://www.g2.com/products/novi-ams/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (136 reviews) - [WildApricot](https://www.g2.com/products/wildapricot/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (45 reviews) - [Fonteva for Associations](https://www.g2.com/products/fonteva-for-associations/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (45 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Nimble AMS - Title: [When can I get training about becoming an Nimble AMS administrator?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16023-when-can-i-get-training-about-becoming-an-nimble-ams-administrator) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi Crystal -- Nimble AMS currently provides regular group training, as well as onsite training based on specific customer needs. Training offerings may..." ### SilkStart No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/nimble-ams-vs-silkstart)