Side by side
Action Builder vs Changemaker Lite
Both stand on advocacy software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Action Builder combines activist information, leader development, task assignment, and campaign tracking. Volunteer leaders have a free plan, while admin users are billed per user each month.
Visit Action Builder Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Pick Changemaker Lite if your movement wants a self-hosted set of campaign tools covering advocacy, canvassing, shifts, and newsletters, with a free plan and data export. Look elsewhere if you need a product outside beta or do not want to deploy it on your own infrastructure.
Visit Changemaker LiteThe facts
| Action Builder | Changemaker Lite | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Admin user: $80 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | actionbuilder.org | cmlite.org |
| On advocacy software | #3 of 28 | #1 of 28 |
Action Builder: what it does well
- Free Activist user plan for volunteer leaders.
- Assigns outreach tasks with targets and timelines.
- Quick Filter can map worksites.
- Campaigns can sync with Action Network groups.
- Monthly online training is available.
What to know first
- Admin users pay $80 a month per user.
- API is limited to 4 calls per second.
- Most API access needs an organization-specific key.
Changemaker Lite: what it does well
- Postal-code representative lookup supports legislator outreach.
- Canvassing map supports walking routes, visit recording, and outcome tracking with real-time GPS.
- Shift scheduling includes public signup and capacity management.
- Newsletter feature lists unlimited subscribers, templates, and analytics.
- Data can be exported using PostgreSQL and standard file formats.
What to know first
- The product is in beta and may receive breaking changes.
- The Self-Hosted plan uses your own infrastructure.
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