CiviCRM Spark review: is $15/mo worth it?
For a small nonprofit that wants a real CRM without running a server, yes, if you fit the limits. Spark is $15, $30 or $50 a month per instance with unlimited users, no contracts and a 30-day money-back guarantee. The catch: 5,000 contacts on Starter, no website CMS and limited extensions.
What does Spark cost?
| Plan | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Unlimited users, up to 5,000 contacts, most components, CiviMail | $15/month1 |
| Essentials | Starter plus Mosaico HTML email, up to 10,000 emails | $30/month1 |
| Pro | Up to 10,000 contacts, 50,000 emails, extra extensions, custom domain | $50/month1 |
Pricing is per instance, not per seat.1 One older FAQ answer on the same page still mentions a first payment of "$9.50 or $14.50"; the live pricing table shows $15, $30 and $50, so we use those.
What's good
- Unlimited users on every plan.1
- No contracts, cancel any time, 30-day money-back guarantee, "No price increases".1
- No extra platform fee on payments, only your processor's fees.1
- Your data exports any time, and CiviCRM helps you move up to full CiviCRM.1
The limits
- Up to 5,000 contacts and 10,000 emails a month on Starter; Pro goes to 10,000 contacts.1
- No website CMS such as WordPress or Drupal.1
- Not every CiviCRM extension, and no complex customizations.1
- "Spark is not a vehicle for support": help comes from the community or paid partners.1
Is $15 a month worth it?
Our verdict, based on the facts above.
Yes for a small team under 5,000 contacts that wants events, memberships and donations in one place. No if you need deep customization, a WordPress-integrated CRM or someone to call. Compare with Little Green Light ($45 a month to 2,500 constituents) and CiviCRM vs Little Green Light.2
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How much is CiviCRM Spark?
$15 a month (Starter), $30 (Essentials) or $50 (Pro), per instance, with unlimited users. Prices from civicrm.com/spark, checked Nov 2, 2026.1
What are CiviCRM Spark's limits?
Up to 5,000 contacts and 10,000 emails a month on the entry plan, no website CMS, not every extension, and no paid support from CiviCRM LLC.1
Can I leave CiviCRM Spark?
Yes. There are no contracts, a 30-day money-back guarantee, and you can export your data any time or upgrade to full CiviCRM.1
By John Kanel · Last verified Nov 2, 2026 · How we verify · Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Sources
- CiviCRM Spark: hosted CiviCRM plans and pricing (CiviCRM LLC) · verified Nov 2, 2026
- Little Green Light pricing · verified Oct 22, 2026