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# Compare Friendly Manager vs Cheddar Up

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> Detailed comparison between Friendly Manager and Cheddar Up. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Friendly Manager | Cheddar Up |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 13 | 83 |
| **Starting Price** | $29.00 | US$0.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Friendly Manager

Designed for Sports Clubs, National/Regional Sports Bodies, Class-based Studios or Groups, and Competition Organisers.

### Cheddar Up

Any organizer who needs to collect money from a group - non-profits, schools, scouts, teams, clubs, bands and orchestras, coworkers, and friends.

## Key features

### Friendly Manager

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Attendance Tracking
- Communication Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Forms
- Customisable Templates
- Dues Management
- Electronic Payments
- Email Reminders
- Event Management
- Forms Management
- Inventory Management
- Member Communication
- Member Database
- Membership Management
- Mobile Access
- Reminders
- Reporting & Statistics
- Search/Filter
- Volunteer Management

### Cheddar Up

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Attendance Tracking
- Communication Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Forms
- Customisable Templates
- Dues Management
- Electronic Payments
- Email Reminders
- Event Management
- Forms Management
- Inventory Management
- Member Communication
- Member Database
- Membership Management
- Mobile Access
- Reminders
- Reporting & Statistics
- Search/Filter
- Volunteer Management

## Links

- [View Friendly Manager Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/150199/friendly-manager)
- [View Cheddar Up Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1037769/cheddar-up)
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