Side by side
Changemaker Lite vs DearMEP
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.
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Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
DearMEP offers organizations a free, adaptable way to coordinate outreach to European Parliament representatives. Setting up an instance requires a 46elks account, and campaign widgets require allowed origins to be configured.
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| Changemaker Lite | DearMEP | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cmlite.org | dearmep.eu |
| On advocacy software | #1 of 28 | #5 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.
DearMEP: what it does well
- Supports calls, email, and social media outreach
- Organizations can adapt the software for campaigns
- Widget detects browser language and allows manual selection
- API documentation supports custom integrations
What to know first
- New instances require a 46elks account
- Campaign URLs must be added to allowed origins
- Scheduled calls require encrypted phone-number storage
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