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CommCare vs FRUIT Impact

Both stand on nonprofit impact measurement software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

CommCare

Free plan Open source AndroidAPISelf-hosted+1

CommCare combines offline frontline workflows with case management, web delivery and integration options. Check the plan limits and annual billing terms against your expected user volume.

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FRUIT Impact combines flexible data collection with metric analysis and future-impact modeling. The free Seed plan is limited to two targets and two brands, while higher plans have listed monthly prices.

Visit FRUIT Impact

The facts

	CommCare	FRUIT Impact
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, Self-hosted, Web	Web
Lowest paid plan	Standard: $100 a month	FRUIT Grow: $39 a month
Plans published	5	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	commcare.dimagi.com	fruitimpact.com
On nonprofit impact measurement software	#1 of 25	#4 of 25

CommCare: what it does well

Mobile app works offline and syncs when connected.
No-code builder includes forms, referrals and reporting.
REST API can read and write cases, forms and users.
Open-source web and Android components.

What to know first

Free edition is for testing purposes.
Free edition is limited to one project space and five mobile workers.
Paid plans start at $100 a month billed annually.

FRUIT Impact: what it does well

Captures observations online or offline across mobile, tablet, and desktop.
Supports custom scoring for surveys, indices, and assessments.
Calculates metrics and supports trends, segmentation, and custom calculations.
Logs team actions with timestamps and user attribution.
Offers a free Seed plan.

What to know first

Seed is limited to 2 targets and 2 brands.
Grow costs $39 a month.
Steward costs $119 a month.
Harvest costs $399 a month.

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