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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated July 31st, 2026 # Reviews of StarChapter Ease of use 3.7 Customer Service 4.3 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews BC Beth C TreasurerHigher Education, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It allows us to have a website and collects dues as well as capture registrations for our annual conference.“ June 10, 2026 AC Angry C Executive DirectorFacilities Services, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Instead of helping us operate more efficiently, StarChapter has created additional work, member frustration, and lost confidence in the system.“ July 23, 2026 MB Michael B TreasurerAirlines/Aviation, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Star Chapter is a practical association management tool, and it makes it easy to send communications to your database, handle meeting registrations, and produce reports about meetings. “ June 10, 2026 AK Anna K EDNon-Profit Organization Management, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It is not always intuitive how pages, modules, forms, and website components are connected behind the scenes.“ June 17, 2026 EH Eshana H AdministratorPublic Relations and Communications, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It gets the job done for managing the chapter, even though there is room for it to feel more current and flexible compared to other platforms we have used. But since pricing is going up and your staffing has streamlined, we'd like to see better functionality to go along with that.“ June 18, 2026 KW Kelly W Association ExecutiveNon-Profit Organization Management, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Support ticket feedback can generate long, step-by-step instructions that are very difficult to follow.“ July 23, 2026 KW Kisha W Executive DirectorNon-Profit Organization Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Our organization likes the ability to have all of the tasks we handle for the chapter in one location.“ June 10, 2026 KW Kelly W Association ExecutiveNon-Profit Organization Management, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It also isn’t ideal for sending event emails to members, so I use a different platform.“ July 23, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 656 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Jacoby G. Chapter President Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "StarChapter for Non-Profit Organizations" November 27, 2023 5.0 Starchapter has saved our organization a lot of money by reducing the subscriptions we had into one program. Setting up the website was easy to do with the SC support team, there were a few add-ons that we didn't anticipate that cost a little bit more, but we still saved hundreds by switching to StarChapter. Our organization is super excited to enhance our online presence with our members and sponsors through StarChapter! Pros StarChapter combines a lot of separate programs we previously used into one easy to access program. It manages email forwarders, displays sponsors logos on our website, and automatically updates based off of when the sponsor has paid through. StarChapter also allows us to setup email templates that are automatically sent to new or lapsed members which eliminates the need for our membership chair to constantly have to remember to check our rosters and compare them month to month. Cons The administration side of the website turned out to be a little more challenging than we originally expected. Some of the functions and website design aren't as intuitive as we would have liked and has required additional training for the less tech savvy members on our board. Switched from [PayPal](https://www.capterra.com/p/207944/PayPal/)[WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/)[Eventbrite](https://www.capterra.com/p/114949/Eventbrite/)[Mailchimp](https://www.capterra.com/p/110228/MailChimp/) It cost less for us to remove the four other subscriptions and condense into one. It also eliminated the need for four different logins, which can be hard to collect during board transitions. Review Source Response from Star Chapter January 3, 2024 Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we appreciate your feedback. HD Heather D. Communications Director Human Resources Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Professional site without requiring a background in website design" June 23, 2026 4.0 Overall, our association chapter is pleased with StarChapter and would recommend it to other chapters. Pros StarChapter is a fantastic platform for our association chapter because it provides many features that are plug and play, so our site looks professional without requiring a background in website design. It allows us to manage our event and membership and it's an excellent value for the money compared to competitors. Cons Some of the ready to go templates are not easy to manipulate with regards to formatting. The features that would allow easy changes to font, indents, spacing and tables are difficult to format and often require extra time and steps to achieve the desired result. Alternatives considered [WildApricot](https://www.capterra.com/p/76116/WildApricot/) Reason for choosing StarChapter The plug and play features meant less time spent on designing the site. We also liked having dedicated customer service to assist with issues. Review Source AC Angry C. Executive Director Facilities Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Don't purchase it!" July 23, 2026 1.0 Awful. Overall, our experience has been overwhelmingly negative. We invested significant time and resources implementing the platform, only to encounter continuous technical issues and inadequate support. Rather than being a partner in our success, StarChapter has become a source of ongoing operational challenges. We cannot confidently recommend the platform to other associations based on our experience. We hope this feedback is taken seriously and leads to meaningful improvements in both the software and the level of customer service provided. Pros The website functions seamlessly with the system. We moved to StarChapter expecting a reliable association management system with responsive customer support, but our experience has consistently fallen short of expectations. The platform has not delivered the functionality, stability, or service we were promised. Only the website works well. Cons Everything. The errors and the lack of support or care when we contact you to have things fixed. Our experience has been extremely frustrating. The platform is plagued with bugs, ongoing errors and timeouts, and features that either do not work as advertised or require repeated support requests, incognito windows, and other browsers to get things like photos uploaded. The biggest disappointment has been customer support. Communication is inconsistent, and there is little sense of urgency or accountability. As an association management company serving multiple nonprofit organizations, we rely on our AMS every day. Instead of helping us operate more efficiently, StarChapter has created additional work, member frustration, and lost confidence in the system. I have since transitioned away from this system with other clients and will do the same for this last one soon! Alternatives considered [GrowthZone](https://www.capterra.com/p/124449/GrowthZone/) Reason for choosing StarChapter costs are too high for GZ vs StarChapter. Review Source BC Beth C. Treasurer Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Solution for Small Organization" June 10, 2026 5.0 They have been great to work with. Support tickets are generally resolved in 24 hours. Help information is available online to solve many questions for ourselves. Pros This software provided the critical software for our small professional organization at a reasonable price. It allows us to have a website and collects dues as well as capture registrations for our annual conference. We love the credit card payment solution and reporting integrated within the system. Cons The one drawback for us is the awkward way memberships are by person instead of by company. There are extra steps to complete to keep all people from the same company listed as paid members. Alternatives considered [Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) Reason for choosing StarChapter Best product for the money. Checked all the boxes Switched from [Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) Their price was 4x Star Chapter for a less desirable product Review Source EA Emely A. Chapter Administrator Management Consulting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Starchapter Review - EA" July 23, 2026 5.0 Overall really great! If i have an issue, I usually get a response right away and they provide helpful links. Pros It's an all-in-one platform. Combines membership management, event registration, email marketing, website management, and payment processing in a single system. Cons While the built-in website tools are convenient, organizations looking for highly customized designs may find them less flexible than dedicated web platforms. This is a common concern among association management systems designed for ease of use. Switched from [WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/) Our national chapter required it for all the partner chapters. Review Source RH Ricky H. President Law Enforcement Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Satisfied Customer" June 11, 2026 4.0 It's a good product. I like it overall. I wished there was a way to have the system generate a certificate of attendance with editable information. Pros The website looks professional and give me control of what is put on the site. I like the event management most of all. Cons That I have to update some items on the site instead of having StarChapter do it. Some items is more technical than I care to work on. When you click the attended button, it would be great to automatic renew membership. Alternatives considered [MemberClicks](https://www.capterra.com/p/133851/MemberClicks/) Reason for choosing StarChapter I considered StarChapter to be more flexible for the price. The system seem to be better than what others I looked at. Review Source LB Lakisha B. System Manager Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "System Manager" June 18, 2026 5.0 I am satisfied. Right now we are using this system to attract trainees and it seems to be working for the most part. Pros The user friendly system. It is a system that is developing but will always cost after every development. Cons The time that it takes to receive a reply or resolution. I can send a request and it will take days to speak to someone Alternatives considered [ALLDATA](https://www.capterra.com/p/10010667/Alldata/) Reason for choosing StarChapter We wanted something that was user friendly and easy to understand. Review Source BE Betty E. Administrator Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product for our association." June 11, 2026 4.0 Overall StarChapter is a great product. I know there are aspects that I have yet to learn and I would like that opportunity. Perhaps StarChapter could offer an intermediate training for associations that have had the system for a few years. Pros The convenience of having everything for the association in one place. Membership, communications and registrations for meeting all connected. StarChapter also responds to questions in a very prompt manner. Cons Some of the spreadsheets that the system generates need to have the capability to change the columns. Review Source AK Anna K. ED Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Feature-Rich Association Software with a Learning Curve" June 17, 2026 4.0 Overall, our experience with StarChapter has been positive. The platform provides a wide range of functionality that supports the day-to-day operations of a nonprofit membership organization. While it takes time to learn and occasionally requires support assistance to understand how different modules interact, the system is reliable and capable. The quality of customer support has been a major factor in our continued success with the platform, as the team is consistently helpful and responsive when questions arise. Pros StarChapter offers a robust set of features for association management, including membership tracking, event registration, website management, email communications, and payment processing. Once configured, it serves as a centralized hub for many chapter operations. Their customer support team is excellent—responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to jump on a call to troubleshoot issues or help users navigate the system. Cons The learning curve can be steep, especially for new administrators. It is not always intuitive how pages, modules, forms, and website components are connected behind the scenes. Some settings can be difficult to locate, and making updates often requires navigating multiple areas of the system. The user interface could benefit from modernization and improved navigation. Review Source EW Estefania W. Admin Facilities Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "IFMA Chapter Executive Director / Administrator " June 15, 2026 3.0 Overall, I do like StarChapter. I especially like that everything is in one place. I like how easy it is for me to update the website and add/remove information. I wish the StarChapter team was more available to help with technical questions. Pros I like that you are able to send email to the members register to an event. I like it easy to update the website. Cons I don't like that it deposits the payment per day rather than by event. It makes it hard to balance our books because we have to approximately add the amount that was raised into the appropriate account. I also do not like that there's no way for members to have conversations on the member login area. It would be nice to have an area where people can communicate with each other, like a blog. Review Source KC Karen C. Vice President Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Chapter Maintenance is Much Easier" April 29, 2025 4.0 We have been able to do more with StarChapter than with our old system because it is easier to use and has a great Knowledgebase to use. Pros The membership maintenance is my favorite part. Keeping track of members is critical to our success, and StarChapter does a great job at this. I also love the ease of board transition and how it will update the website automatically. Cons I would like to be able to click on a number on the dashboard and it drill down into what makes up the number. Especially the Revenue piece. Alternatives considered [Square Point of Sale](https://www.capterra.com/p/275802/Square-Point-of-Sale/) Reason for choosing StarChapter It is made for managing chapters like ours. Switched from [Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/) It was so tedious to use and was taking too much of my time.. Review Source Response from Star Chapter September 24, 2025 Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we appreciate your feedback. BK Brock K. State President Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Nebraska school Nutrition " April 17, 2025 5.0 We have been live for less then 2 months and I would say it has been great. Pros The availability of being able to do your membership and running a website at the same time. Some of the best features that I like is being able to track the income from meetings online even if they are checks or not. Being new to this site is good and working with people. The fast responses from the questions I ask are a big plus to the whole system. Also being able to see how many visitors and page clicks we have has been cool as well. Cons I don't have major problem yet, but the biggest Con I have is that it is a pretty vast system and coming from Nothing to this it just takes time to learn it. It isn't a knock against anything but you just need TIME to sit down and train your own people/team and be able to work through everything. Like I said we came from NOTHING to this system and we are all a group of volunteers trying to do this. Alternatives considered [MemberClicks](https://www.capterra.com/p/133851/MemberClicks/)[YourMembership](https://www.capterra.com/p/76329/YourMembership/) Reason for choosing StarChapter Pricing was lower and for what we needed you guys had it and there wasn't to much over the top Review Source Response from Star Chapter September 24, 2025 Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we appreciate your feedback. DR Debbie R. Executive director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Cheap but not worth it" July 15, 2024 3.0 I’ve used it for over 15 years. Overall it works ok. But more functionality would be good, better email management and financial management. You have to use their merchant which was cheap and now is more expensive than authorize.net. Pros All in one service, except for financials- quickbooks has been rumored to be added but that was over a year ago and it’s still not working. Cons Email design and reporting, selecting who you are sending them to is not as good as constant contact. Alternatives considered [NetForum Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/184340/NetForum/)[YourMembership](https://www.capterra.com/p/76329/YourMembership/)[WildApricot](https://www.capterra.com/p/76116/WildApricot/)[iMIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/15885/iMIS/) Reason for choosing StarChapter Cost and I know how to use StarChapter already. Switched from [MemberClicks](https://www.capterra.com/p/133851/MemberClicks/) Cost was too high with member clicks and had hidden info I couldn’t find or edit from past events. Review Source Response from Star Chapter September 10, 2024 Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we appreciate your feedback. LM Leigh M. Deputy Executive Director Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "StarChapter " July 19, 2024 5.0 Pros As far as software systems go, StarChapter is easy to learn and yields a great product/website/management system. Our association's website looks clean and professional. We can do all functions of association management in one place--membership management, event planning and registration, reports, newsletters, invoicing, etc. It's really simple and saves us time, energy, and money. Cons StarChapter doesn't have immediate call in support available, so although the help techs are extremely knowledgable and can always guide and "fix" an issue, it does take a few days to schedule a call/screen share. So if there is a pressing question or issue you need addressed, know it isn't going to be resolved that day. Note: There is an extensive knowledge base where many answers can be found, but if you're not the most tech savvy, sometimes it's easier to talk to someone. Reason for choosing StarChapter Pricing and Website Design, ease of software system Switched from [Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/)[Constant Contact](https://www.capterra.com/p/31898/Constant-Contact/) Too much disorganization and effort to manage and the end product/result was not professional. Review Source Response from Star Chapter September 10, 2024 Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we appreciate your feedback. RA Robert A. Engineer Chemicals Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Society membership management" July 27, 2022 3.0 Have had a number of issues, looking at changing to something else that is more user friendly. Pros multi user capable. Everything handled in "one place" Cons difficult to maintain web pages. have to edit multiple places to update a page. Switched from accepting PayPal to their own credit card processing application. Does not accept any "foreign" card (any card from outside the US, this mean even Canada. We have a number of Canadian based members who can't be processed. Fees are high than PayPal. Can not accept (swipe or chip) cards onsite, have to manually key them in. Alternatives considered [Constant Contact](https://www.capterra.com/p/31898/Constant-Contact/) Reason for choosing StarChapter was sold a lot of hype. Switched from [Constant Contact](https://www.capterra.com/p/31898/Constant-Contact/) Was told it could do a lot of things that we later found out were not possible, at least not without major changes to our society operations and procedures Review Source Response from Star Chapter September 14, 2022 Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. SB Scott B. Treasurer & Web/Social Media Committee Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Room to grow from Good to Great" November 19, 2022 4.0 We like the website front and back end management. We like the calendaring. We like event management, although it can be improved. The webstore is generally good, but would be much better with financial integration and a more standard order to ship process flow and functionality; i.e., bundling. E-mail communications are good; however, e-mail address flagging and rectifying is AWFUL, and we strongly disagree with StarChapter's interpretation of the regulations. Pros StarChapter offers good functionality and management for an affordable price. It puts our website and association management into the cloud, where it belongs, and doesn't require a high degree of tech savvy to manage the site or our day-to-day activity. Cons The lack of a financial interface is PAINFUL, and it has resulted in higher than usual external accounting expense to make sense of what we do. Reason for choosing StarChapter The combination of feature functionality and price The lack of integration with Quickbooks Online almost scuttled the deal. As we flirt with 900 members, that is a lot of extra work. SMDPA is an all-volunteer managed non-profit. Switched from [Method CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/130389/Method-CRM/) Our website \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] of twelve or so years was burned out and done with it. We looked at a handful of options via RFP and StarChapter offered the best package of website and cloud based application management at a reasonable price. Review Source Response from Star Chapter January 6, 2023 Thank you for your feedback, we appreciate it as it helps us improve our offerings. DS Debra S. Association Executive Real Estate Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "StarChapter" February 10, 2023 5.0 Overall StarChapter has been a tremendous help with our association management. It has made my job so much easier. The system is easy to manage and maintain. Our members are happy with being able to make payments easier. Pros StarChapter set up our website with our assistance, gave us minimal training, and responds quickly to any questions I might have. They provide help to my questions about adding to, deleting, and changing the website. StarChapter is my first experience with managing a website and has been a very easy to learn and maintain. Cons There are certain parts of our paperwork processes that have been a bit difficult to get used to on a website. But the StarChapter allows you to create support tickets to get assistance on adding or changing information. If the website does not allow certain additions, then the support area sends our suggestions to their management. Switched from [WordPress](https://www.capterra.com/p/131687/WordPress/) One of our members recommended StarChapter. It was going to be able to create a website that would be easier to use and maintain. Also we needed a system that would make event registration and payments easier for our members. Review Source Response from Star Chapter November 10, 2023 Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we appreciate your feedback. DS DAVID S. Chef Food & Beverages Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Star review" May 15, 2025 4.0 We've had excellent experience with Star Chapter. My only problem is I'm the old guy trying to learn the new tech. Pros The knowledge of the support staff is always great. When we set up meetings with them their communication is thorough as well as their follow up. Cons There is SO much it does and I've not even scratched the surface. I need to set aside time for more training. Review Source Response from Star Chapter September 24, 2025 Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. DA Dale A. Chapter Admin Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Acceptable functionality. " May 7, 2025 3.0 I find it hard to use because training is not part of the limited onboarding experience. Lots of training videos if you know what to look for. Pros Acceptable functionality. Favorite part is the email functionality and event registration. Lots of training videos if you know what to look for. Cons Onboarding and training. Comes with no training except for videos. For 1-1 trainings you need to reach out to StarChapter. Review Source Response from Star Chapter September 24, 2025 Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. LH Lindie H. COO Financial Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Basically happy" April 16, 2025 4.0 I have been using it for 8 months now. The learning curve was a little steep even though I have a lot of background in content management systems. It does take support 2-3 days to reply to a non-urgent request but they have always been very helpful once they respond or we have a zoom meeting. Pros Support is very helpful; the product meets our needs and the website looks good. Cons The back end is logical but not intuitive. Once you know where something is or how to use it, it works great but those things aren't always intuitive. Review Source Response from Star Chapter September 24, 2025 Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. RB Rich B. Webmaster Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Long time StarChapter user" July 9, 2021 4.0 As I said, we are a volunteer driven educational organization. StarChapter assists our organization with managing activities and members, which are our core competencies. Pros StarChapter is easy to implement and use. Their support team is excellent and very responsive. Most of the applications are easy use. Cons We are a volunteer driven educational organization. We teach classes in person and virtual. Students are able to retain continuing education points for attending our events. StarChapter lightly touches on, but does not manage well, our member's tracking of educational points. Reason for choosing StarChapter We originally chose StarChapter as a recommendation from another organization in another state. Review Source Response from Star Chapter August 10, 2021 Thank you for being a long time StarChapter user and for taking the time to share your feedback, we really appreciate it as it helps us improve our product. RS Robert S. Library Association Administrator Libraries Used the software for: 2+ years ### "StarChapter" August 5, 2022 3.0 Pros It does not require any technical skills to operate. The cost is very low, so this would be one to look at if your funding is not great. Cons The system is not intuitive at all and is lacking in many areas. Review Source Response from Star Chapter September 14, 2022 Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. If you need additional training, please reach out to our team and we will schedule that for you. VR Verified Reviewer Media and Communications Chair Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "An alright platform, but could be more effective" December 4, 2023 4.0 Pros The platform has good features and customizability. Cons If you aren't familiar with working with websites, then you'll have trouble with email formatting and webpage management. The help guides are somewhat useful and so is customer support, but it's not intuitive. I wish there were more integrations so that we could connect Google calendar or Zoom. Review Source Response from Star Chapter January 3, 2024 Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we appreciate your feedback. DP Dan P. Treasurer Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Florida FBINAA Review" April 5, 2024 5.0 I am generally happy with the product, but I think there is always room for improvement. As the author \[sensitive content hidden\] says, the enemy of great is good. Pros I like the "one stop shop" features of managing our organization. Cons The product is mostly intuitive, but the webpage design and management features could be improved and simplified. The biggest thing that I think StarChapter can improve upon is the customer/technical service access. Talking to a real person the day of the issue is paramount to modern organizations, and I would suggest investing in the human capital to accomplish better customer or technical support. Review Source Response from Star Chapter April 25, 2024 Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. BM Brandon M. Vice President Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "StarChapter review" July 15, 2024 4.0 It is a great BASIC service for organizations that do not need more than basic functionality and features and do not have a web wizard on staff. I believe there are better services out there, but the trade-off is expense and experience/knowledge in working with websites. Pros Ease of setup and updating the site with current material Cons We have not had some of the functionality that other competitors provide; batch membership dues processing/payment, integration with member ID badges to swipe and log attendance at events, no ability to send automated "attendance certification" email to members who attended an event (we could do this initially but was lost during a recent update to email functions). There have been other features that we would like to have but don't recall right now. Review Source Response from Star Chapter September 10, 2024 Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we appreciate your feedback. ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.