The table above compares important features of the services you should consider when building a website for your organisation.
Many other services are available, but here we will compare the four most commonly used services: Yhdistysavain, Webnode, Wix and WordPress.
Each service provider may make changes and updates to its services, so some of the information in this article may not be up to date.
Meanings of the symbols in the table:
- Green means YES
- A yellow triangle means that it's good to check more details from the list below
- Red means NO
Languages in this table refer to the languages used for services, settings and editing.
If you want to build websites in multiple languages, please check the explanations and prices below.
Yhdistysavain
You can create a website for the association, maintain a membership register, handle information and invoicing of membership fees.
- Free website with limited content (5 pages, 25 sections), member register, email newsletters, mailing lists (max. 50 addresses), member pages
Domain
- In the free version, the website address is XXXX.yhdistysavain.fi or XXXX.nettisivut.fi
- The paid version allows you to connect to a domain name
Pros
- Simple to use
- Suitable for an association
- Includes membership register
- Sending an e-invoice is possible (costs 0,55 €/each)
- It doesn't require coding
- Chat support
Cons
- Limited features on layout and design
- The system works only in Finnish
Webnode
You can easily make web pages using templates.
- The free version allows you to build an unlimited number of pages
- The paid version, you can add different language versions and member pages
Domain
- In the free version, the website address is XXXX.webnode.fi
- In the paid version, you can connect with a domain name or get your own domain name for free for one year
Pros
- Simple to use
- It doesn't require coding
- Good user guide is available
- The system works in different languages
Cons
- Limited features on layout and design
Wix
Wix offers a secure and free online service. Suitable for entry-level professionals. Wix's interface is not as simple as, for example, Webnode and Yhdistysavain.
- The free version has limited content and support, but it gets you started
- Limited possibility to translate pages into another language
- The paid version has more features, such as a member page
Domain
- In the free version, the website address is XXX.wixsite.com
- The paid version allows you to connect to a domain name or get your own domain name for free for one year
Pros
- Fairly simple
- It doesn't require coding
- The system works in different languages
Cons
- Getting used to the editor can take time
WordPress
With WordPress, you can build a blog, an entire website, or a combination of both, as you wish. Requires strong skills, intended for more advanced users.
- A free version is available, but with limited content and support
- The recommendation is Premium 8€/month or Basic 4€/month
Domain
- In the free version, the website address is XXXX.webnode.fi
- The paid version allows you to connect to a domain name or get your own domain name for free for one year
Pros
- Can adjust the website to fit both your computer and your phone
- Can make use of page templates
Cons
- Navigating WordPress can be difficult at first
- Although it's free to create a website, you have to pay to get adequate support and to remove ads
Membership register and payment management
Yhdistysavain is the only service in this comparison that is specifically aimed at building websites for associations.
If you want to maintain a membership register and membership fee information, Wix and WordPress offer various Customer Relationship Management (CRM) extensions.
Other options are using an external web platform to add information to your website or integrating an external system into your website. For example:
- FloMembers (Available in Finnish, Swedish and English)
- Monday.com CRM (Available in English)
- Salesforce (Available in English)
