--- description: Review of Alumni Channel Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Alumni Channel | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Community Software](/directory/4515/community/software) > [Alumni Channel](/software/452134/Alumni-Channel) # Alumni Channel Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/452134/Alumni-Channel Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/452134/Alumni-Channel?page=2) > Alumni Channel is a hosted platform designed to help organizations manage and communicate with their alumni and membership communities. It is used by schools, nonprofits, alumni associations, career schools, public schools, international schools, parochial schools, small colleges, and other membership-based organizations to organize member data and maintain connections. The platform provides tools for managing member directories, searching databases, updating profiles, and importing or exporting data. It eliminates the need for spreadsheets or paper forms by offering a centralized system for organizing information. Features include event management with RSVP options, email communication tools, message boards, news listings, and photo galleries. Organizations can customize their websites with branding elements such as logos, colors, and photos. Additional features include support for online donations, payment processing, class pages, job postings, and networking opportunities. The platform is fully hosted and accessible from any device through a mobile-friendly interface. It includes technical support, site updates, and data backups. Alumni Channel simplifies alumni website management by handling setup and daily operations, providing a single solution for membership data and communication. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 58 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 58 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Alumni Channel - **Founded**: 1998 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 850.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Alumni Channel's annual hosting fee is tiered based on the number of records with email addresses (you do not pay for extra records without an email). Tiers start at $850/year for up to 500 records, up to $2,000/year for up to 7,500 records. There is a one-time setup fee of $350 to $500 which includes custom site styling, starter content help, basic data import, and 3 hours of training. An embedded database-only option is also available starting at $50/month. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 209 more ## Features - Communication Management - Data Import/Export - Electronic Payments - Event Management - Fundraising Management - Job Board - List Management - Live Chat - Member Accounts - Member Directory - Member Portal - Membership Management - Payment Processing - Social Media Integration - Website Management ## Integrations (3 total) - Meta for Business - PayPal - Twitter/X ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Phone Support ## Category - [Community Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4515/community/software) ## Related Categories - [Community Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4515/community/software) - [Alumni Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/3586/alumni-management/software) - [Membership Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4395/membership-management/software) ## Reviews ### "Any academic group seeking to create a web presence for their alumni or members should go with." — 5.0/5 > **David** | *21 April 2009* > > **Pros**: Customer support and customization. They have been extremely helpful in working with us in set-up, customization of website features, pricing structure, and all aspects of supporting the product. And the site features are exactly what we need for an alumni communication center. Couldn't ask for a better set-up or a more responsive support situation. > > **Cons**: None, really. The only Con that comes to mind is that the product advertiser that is the default on the site is nowhere near as responsive and got or name wrong for a long time. Their loss, as no alumni would buy a product with an incorrect name on it. > > Any academic group seeking to create a web presence for their alumni or members should go with Alumni Channel. There are some other similar sites out there, and they either offer a similar level of service for an overinflated price, or they force alumni to pay for every little feature and drive them away. Alumni Channel is the perfect package at the right price. Sounds like an ad campaign, but it's really how we feel about it. ----- ### "Outstanding Quality, Creativity and Service generating results for our 4 websites\!" — 5.0/5 > **Joseph** | *2 August 2009* > > **Pros**: We were one of their first customers, starting with one website and growing to four. Prompt, personal service is one of their hallmarks. They are pro-active in dealing with us and don't wait for us to request services, but prod us to do more with the services they offer. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to operate a worry-free website. > > **Cons**: If there's any "con" it is with us not availing ourselves of their many services, thus making it an ideal company for the organization that doesn't have the personnel to manage their own site. > > What I like most about the Alumni Channel is that they never rest on their laurels. They are constantly offering fresh ideas to help our organization meet its objectives. They are constantly sharing "best practices" to give us great ideas for dealing with our constituency and for keeping our alumni connected. I couldn't ask for a better company to help us maintain the quality service we pride ourselves in delivering to our alumni. ----- ### "Mater Dei Alumni Channel Review" — 3.0/5 > **Kathy** | *13 May 2010* > > **Pros**: The profile section is good with all the links available. Our rep is good about helping answer alumni questions and using the product. > > **Cons**: I think is it difficult for alumni to put photos, etc. on the website. Actually, they are not that easy for me to add either. The time it takes to pull up the map or whatever it is online is too long. I think the administrator functions could be more user friendly. > > The product is fine if the administrator has time to be on the site. ----- ### "Liberty HS Class of 1961 Website" — 4.0/5 > **Rusty** | *4 May 2022* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I particularly like the ease with which the membership directory function works. I also like the profile feature and only wish more classmates would have written about their post-high school lives. > > **Cons**: I am a user and not an administrator so what we have suits me. > > Had it not been for \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] and Alumni Channel, we would not have launched a class website. I wish we would have done it sooner, but it is read by over 100 people each month and is an excellent way for us to keep in touch generally and to communicate important information. ----- ### "Alumni Channel" — 5.0/5 > **Kristen** | *5 September 2018* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It allows multiple users and is not dependent on one person managing a very large website > > **Cons**: If I do not use the features it is very easy for me to struggle when I come back to update. Honestly I think it is more a problem with me and how much I use it not actually with the software > > We have been able to connect more rapidly with more of our alumni ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/452134/Alumni-Channel?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/452134/Alumni-Channel) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data