About Civist
Civist is a petition software/platform from Civist that helps create petitions directly in WordPress. It combines features such as petition creation, fundraising, and supporter network building so users can mobilize their campaigns effectively. With Civist, users can install the plugin for WordPress, register on the fly from the WordPress settings, and create a petition with an accompanying page or post. This allows for easy sharing and outreach to potential supporters. Key capabilities: petition creation fundraising tools supporter management WordPress plugin integration customizable petition pages Best for: organizations and individuals that need to run petitions and fundraising campaigns on their WordPress sites.
Civist by Civist GmbH is a WordPress-integrated software solution designed to simplify online activism by combining petitions, fundraising, and supporter management into one cohesive platform. The user interface of Civist is tailored for accessibility and ease of use, particularly for campaigners and organizations with limited technical expertise. By embedding directly into WordPress, it allows users to create petitions and donation forms within familiar page and post structures. The interface is clean, with minimal distractions, ensuring that visitors can sign petitions or donate without being redirected elsewhere. A unique design element is its seamless integration with mailing list managers, enabling automatic supporter data collection without requiring external tools. In terms of functionality and features, Civist offers a powerful combination of petition creation, fundraising tools, and supporter database management. Users can generate unlimited petitions directly on their WordPress site, collect signatures, and manage donations through embedded forms. Supporter data is automatically saved and searchable, with export options in CSV format for further processing.
Pros & Cons
- +Petitions embed seamlessly into WordPress sites.
- +Organizations retain complete supporter data ownership.
- +CSV export makes contact management fast.
- +Unlimited petitions without extra subscription fees.
- +Mailing list integration automates supporter communication.
- −Petition styling options are limited and restrictive.
- −Large supporter searches slow with complex filters.
- −Recurring donation features are basic and limited.
- −Support only via email, not real-time chat.
Features
Key features
- Petitions in WordPress
- create petitions directly within WordPress and publish on pages or posts
- On‑site signatures
- collect signatures on your own site with no detours or distractions
- Fundraising forms
- set up donation forms quickly and embed them in WordPress or alongside petitions
- Supporter management
- manage contacts in WordPress, with fast search and CSV export
- Mailing list sync
- contacts saved automatically to the mailing list manager
- Own your data
- data ownership emphasized for petition signatures and supporters
Additional features
- WordPress plugin
- install, register, and create petitions in three simple steps
- Petitions module
- unlimited petitions creation and publishing
- Fundraising module
- donation form creation and processing handled by Civist
- Supporters module
- centralized supporter lists with export to CSV
- Helpdesk & forum
- support resources linked from the site footer
- Privacy controls
- privacy, cookie policy, and terms accessible from site footer
Pricing
Annual plans
Organisation
EUR 400
≈ EUR 33.33/mo when billed annually
≈EUR 33.33/mo when billed annually
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Available in
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About Civist
Civist is a petition software/platform from Civist that helps create petitions directly in WordPress. It combines features such as petition creation, fundraising, and supporter network building so users can mobilize their campaigns effectively. With Civist, users can install the plugin for WordPress, register on the fly from the WordPress settings, and create a petition with an accompanying page or post. This allows for easy sharing and outreach to potential supporters. Key capabilities: petition creation fundraising tools supporter management WordPress plugin integration customizable petition pages Best for: organizations and individuals that need to run petitions and fundraising campaigns on their WordPress sites.
Civist Details
Civist's In-App Market Place
Does Civist have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
1
Mini Apps
NA
Pricing Options
Plans
Annual plans
Organisation
EUR 400
≈ EUR 33.33/mo when billed annually
≈EUR 33.33/mo when billed annually
Accepted Payment Currencies
EUR (€)
Pros & Cons
- Petitions embed seamlessly into WordPress sites.
- Organizations retain complete supporter data ownership.
- CSV export makes contact management fast.
- Unlimited petitions without extra subscription fees.
- Mailing list integration automates supporter communication.
- Petition styling options are limited and restrictive.
- Large supporter searches slow with complex filters.
- Recurring donation features are basic and limited.
- Support only via email, not real-time chat.
Civist's Support Options
Email Address
hello@civist.comDocumentation
https://civist.freshdesk.com/support/homeCivist's Alternatives
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