RecDesk Alternative
A comparison between Communal and RecDesk, a modern feature-rich all-in-one alternative to RecDesk.
Key Differences of RecDesk vs Communal
Flexible Pricing
While both platforms offer all-inclusive pricing, Communal provides more flexible pricing options that can better accommodate organizations of all sizes and budgets.
True All-in-One Platform
Communal provides integrated membership, facility, volunteer, and donor management in one system. No need to juggle multiple modules or pay for add-ons.
Modern & Intuitive
Built with modern technology and designed for ease of use. Our interface is clean, fast, and requires minimal training for staff and members alike.
Why Communal
Everything you need in one platform
Unlike RecDesk's modular approach that requires separate purchases, Communal provides all features in one integrated platform. Manage memberships, programs, facilities, volunteers, and donors without switching between systems or paying for add-ons.
- Integrated membership and program management
- Built-in facility booking and calendaring
- Volunteer management and tracking
- Donor CRM with tax receipting
- All features included - no hidden costs
Simple pricing that scales with you
Both platforms offer all-inclusive pricing without per-user fees. Communal differentiates itself with more flexible pricing tiers and transparent cost structures that can better accommodate diverse organizational needs.
- Unlimited admin accounts at no extra cost
- No surprise fees or module add-ons
- Predictable monthly pricing
- All features included in every plan
- Free setup and data migration support
Detailed Feature Comparison
| Feature | Communal | RecDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Membership Features | ||
| Robust and configurable membership types | ||
| Online member payments including auto-renewal | ||
| Digital membership cards (Apple Wallet, Google Wallet) | ||
| Targeted member emails | ||
| Membership lists and reports | ||
| Automated renewal reminders | ||
| Automated resident vs non-resident memberships | ||
| Custom questions asked during registration | ||
| Family account management | ||
| Waiver agreement collection | ||
| Program & Event Management | ||
| Program registration with waitlists | ||
| Custom registration forms | ||
| Member pricing for programs | ||
| Age-based program restrictions | ||
| Multi-session programs | ||
| Event ticketing | ||
| Automatic volunteer discounts | ||
| Facility Management | ||
| Online facility calendars | ||
| Member pricing for facility rentals | ||
| Instant or admin approved rental requests | ||
| Online payment for instant rentals | ||
| Member only rentals for courts | ||
| Online rental agreement forms | ||
| Custom invoicing and damage deposit collection | ||
| Volunteer Management | ||
| Highlight & collect volunteers during event registration | ||
| Online volunteer management | ||
| Tracking volunteer hours | ||
| Recurring volunteer shifts | ||
| Ability to tag accounts by volunteer interests | ||
| Donor Management | ||
| Online tax receipting | ||
| Donor CRM | ||
| Fundraising campaigns | ||
| Donation tracking and reporting | ||
| Administration & Pricing | ||
| Unlimited admin accounts | ||
| Admin Roles | ||
| Transparent, predictable pricing | ||
| No per-user fees | ||
| All features included in base price | ||
Amplify your impact
Stop wasting time on manual tasks and let Communal do the heavy lifting for you.
Trusted by hundreds of organizations
We love hearing from our customers and are proud to have helped hundreds of organizations drive more impact and grow their communities.
We are finally able to communicate with our members, run booking software and a program payment platform all in one application. The cost to our Community is very reasonable and the team is fantastic to work with.
My experience with the software and the team has been overwhelmingly positive. We switched from another provider and the difference was night-and-day!
Revenue from membership sales and renewals increased, and we save a significant amount of staff time and paperwork. The customer service is outstanding and the team at Communal continues to add helpful features.
Frequently asked questions
Your data is stored in a secure database that is not accessible to anyone. Users' credit card information is not stored on our platform. We utilize Stripe to process payments, learn more about how they store their data here.
You can! Our team is happy to help migrate data from an excel spreadsheet or an existing platform you utilize today. Contact us for more questions.
At Communal, we offer a competitive service fee of up to 2% per transaction, which can decrease with higher transaction volumes. This approach allows us to keep your subscription costs low while maintaining the exceptional quality of service you expect.
Communal directly deposits into your bank account. We do not hold any funds on our platform.
Yes, Communal is fully PCI-DSS compliant as we partner with Stripe as our payment processor. Stripe has been audited by an independent PCI Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) and is certified as a PCI Level 1 Service Provider. Communal does not have access to see or store any credit card data as all transactions are sent directly to Stripe.