CiviCRM Hidden Costs 2026
What they don't show you on the pricing page
CiviCRM costs $11 to $38 per Per Month as of June 2026, with 3 plans available. Plans: Starter at $11/Per Month, Essentials at $23/Per Month, and Pro at $38/Per Month. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
CiviCRM offers 3 pricing tiers: Starter, Essentials, Pro. Paid plans include Starter at $11/Per Month, Essentials at $23/Per Month, Pro at $38/Per Month.
CiviCRM true cost runs 70% above the listed $11-$38/Per Month price as of June 2026. For a 25-person team, expect ~$11,730 in year-one costs vs the $6,900 base license. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.
Example: True Cost for 25 Users
| License (25 × $23 × 12) | $6,900/yr |
| Implementation (one-time) | +$15,000–$50,000 |
| Premium Support (20%) | +$1,380/yr |
| Training (25 × $500) | +$12,500 |
| Admin (part-time) | +$15,000–$25,000/yr |
| Estimated Year 1 Total | ~$11,730 |