# BackPR vs Campminder

Source: https://backpr.com/compare/campminder. Last updated: 2026-10-11.

URL: https://backpr.com/compare/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.

| | 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. |

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.

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.

Sources (checked October 10, 2026): Campminder suites (https://campminder.com/suites/); Campminder Campanion app (https://campminder.com/features/campanion-app/)

**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.