Campminder alternative
BackPR vs Campminder
Campminder is built for summer camps. BackPR covers camps too, along with after-school, childcare, classes and year-round programs, with public terms and free setup.
At a glance
BackPR and Campminder, side by side
| Term | BackPR | Campminder |
|---|---|---|
| Cost for nonprofit camps | $0. No subscription and no BackPR fees. | Not published. |
| Pricing | Nonprofits: $0. Other organizations: custom quote. | Not published. Its sales team sets each camp's price, based partly on the number of campers. |
| Mobile experience for parents | Every parent screen works on any phone, for every customer. | The Campanion app is part of the Deluxe and Professional suites, not Classic. |
| Photo fees for parents | None. | Optional. Deluxe camps can offer parents a paid Photo Season Pass ($10–$50 per household per season). |
| Programs beyond summer camp | After-school, childcare, classes, sports and more in the same account. | Camp-focused, with separate products for off-season events and swim teams. |
| Spanish for families | Yes. | English. Campminder's help center suggests browser translation. |
Campminder details are from Campminder's public website and terms, checked October 10, 2026. Products and prices change, so check Campminder suites and Campminder Campanion app for current details.
The difference
Where BackPR is different
One system all year
Run summer camp, school-year programs, childcare and classes in one account with one family record.
No extra charges for parents
BackPR doesn't sell parents a pass to see or download anything.
Free for nonprofit camps
Nonprofit camps pay nothing to BackPR.
Free switch
We import your campers, families and sessions at no cost.
In fairness
What Campminder does well
Campminder has deep camp tools built over 25 years, including bunk planning, health center records, transportation, the camp store and staff hiring, and its Campanion photo app is popular with parents.
Switching
Moving from Campminder 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 have cabins, buses and a camp store?
Yes. Cabin and group assignments, bus routes, health information and camper store accounts are part of BackPR.
When should a camp switch?
Most camps switch in the fall, before registration opens for next summer. We can import your data whenever you're ready.
Other comparisons
Campminder is a trademark of its owner. BackPR is not affiliated with or endorsed by Campminder.
Open registration
with BackPR
Free for nonprofits. No long-term contract. We set you up and import your data at no cost.