Pricing Comparison
Community software doesn't have to cost hundreds per month. Here's how Kychon stacks up against the incumbents.
Kychon charges for hosting, not members. Your cost stays flat as you grow.
| Members | Wild Apricot | Circle | Bettermode | Kychon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | $100/mo | $89/mo | $79/mo | $5/mo |
| 500 | $200/mo | $89/mo | $199/mo | $5/mo |
| 2,000 | $530/mo | $219/mo | $399/mo | $10/mo |
| 5,000 | $900/mo | $399/mo | $599/mo | $20/mo |
Competitor pricing based on publicly listed plans as of March 2026. Kychon pricing is Run402 hosting cost.
| Feature | Wild Apricot | Circle | Kychon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member directory | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Events & RSVP | ✓ | Limited | ✓ |
| Forum / discussions | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Resource library | Limited | ✗ | ✓ |
| Committees / groups | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inline editing | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| AI moderation | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| AI translation | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Open source | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Own your data | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Per-member fees | Yes | Yes | Never |
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