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CommCare vs Impact Genome Registry

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.

Visit CommCare

The Registry offers distinct options for self-reporting, expert verification, and funder analysis. Consider the verification cost and the stated benchmark threshold when deciding whether its reporting fits your needs.

Visit Impact Genome Registry

The facts

	CommCare	Impact Genome Registry
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Yes	No
Runs on	Android, API, Self-hosted, Web	API, Web
Lowest paid plan	Standard: $100 a month	See the plans
Plans published	5	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	commcare.dimagi.com	impactgenome.com
On nonprofit impact measurement software	#1 of 25	#5 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.

Impact Genome Registry: what it does well

Standards cover 132 social outcomes.
Verified programs can receive reports and impact units.
Membership includes benchmarking and research tools.
Funders have charity search and portfolio analysis tools.

What to know first

Free self-reporting is not evaluated by in-house experts.
Membership costs $1,000 per once per program.
Benchmarks may not be published with fewer than five verified reports.

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