Side by side
Changemaker Lite vs CORE Software
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 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 Lite Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Visit CORE Software The facts
| Changemaker Lite | CORE Software | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cmlite.org | coreaustralia.org.au |
| On advocacy software | #1 of 28 | #2 of 28 |
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.
CORE Software: what it does well
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