Amilia SmartRec alternative
BackPR vs Amilia SmartRec
Amilia's SmartRec and BackPR both handle registration and payments for community programs. They differ on transaction fees, onboarding cost, contract length and language support.
At a glance
BackPR and Amilia SmartRec, side by side
| Term | BackPR | Amilia SmartRec |
|---|---|---|
| Cost for nonprofits | $0. No subscription and no BackPR fees. | Preferred nonprofit rates, not published. |
| Pricing | Nonprofits: $0. Other organizations: custom quote. | Standard $99/mo or Advanced $499/mo, plus a 1% service fee on each new invoice item. |
| Card processing | Stripe's standard rates. BackPR adds nothing for nonprofits. | 2.85% + 30¢ (Standard) or 2.75% + 30¢ (Advanced), processed by Amilia. |
| Onboarding | Free, including data import. | From $899 (Standard) or $2,999 (Advanced). |
| Contract | No long-term contract. Cancel anytime with no exit fees. | The default term is 24 months, then it renews yearly. Canceling takes 90 days' notice, and leaving early costs the remaining fees. |
| Your data when you leave | Export everything for free at any time. | Data retrieval after termination is a paid service. |
| Languages for families | English and Spanish. | English and French. |
Amilia SmartRec details are from Amilia SmartRec's public website and terms, checked October 10, 2026. Products and prices change, so check Amilia pricing and Amilia master service agreement for current details.
The difference
Where BackPR is different
No percentage on your revenue
BackPR doesn't take a share of what families pay a nonprofit. Amilia's 1% service fee applies to each new invoice item.
Free onboarding
Setup and data import are free at BackPR.
No multi-year commitment
BackPR has no contract term and no termination fee.
Spanish for families
Families can register and manage their account in Spanish.
In fairness
What Amilia SmartRec does well
Amilia is strong for YMCAs, JCCs and parks departments, with memberships, facility bookings, access control, finance tools and support in English and French.
Switching
Moving from Amilia SmartRec is free
Send us an export of your families, participants and programs and we'll set up your BackPR account with them. There's no setup fee and no long-term contract.
How switching worksFAQ
Questions, answered
Does BackPR handle memberships and facility bookings?
Yes. Sell individual and household memberships with recurring billing, and take bookings for rooms, courts and fields.
Can we switch from SmartRec mid-contract?
We can set everything up and import your data now, so you're ready when your Amilia term allows.
Other comparisons
Amilia SmartRec is a trademark of its owner. BackPR is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amilia SmartRec.
Open registration
with BackPR
Free for nonprofits. No long-term contract. We set you up and import your data at no cost.