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eCamp vs Simply Camps
Both stand on camp management 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 AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Choose eCamp if your group needs a free, collaborative way to plan camp activities and create printable schedules. Its templates, material assignments, and language options support group planning. Look elsewhere if you need direct file uploads, task lists, or the course planning described in its purpose.
Visit eCamp Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Simply Camps brings enrollment, records, rosters, attendance, and family communication into one system. Compare camper-count tiers and payment fees with your camp's needs before selecting a plan.
Visit Simply CampsThe facts
| eCamp | Simply Camps | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Up to 250 campers: $99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ecamp3.ch | simplycamps.app |
| On camp management software | #1 of 29 | #4 of 29 |
eCamp: what it does well
- Free to use, with public source code under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0.
- Supports collaborative planning by multiple people.
- Activity templates can include storyboards, context, and safety considerations.
- Materials can be assigned to activities or camp periods.
- Offers PDF and printing tools, including A3 printing and day overviews.
What to know first
- Users cannot upload files directly; they can link files hosted elsewhere.
- eCamp v3 does not support task lists or todos.
- The maker does not guarantee uninterrupted availability.
- Course planning was not yet implemented when the listed MVP: Camp launched.
Simply Camps: what it does well
- Handles registration, waitlists, and sibling enrollment.
- Connects camper records with forms and contacts.
- Shared live data supports rosters and attendance.
- Free 30-day trial has no credit card or feature gates.
- Paid tiers include unlimited users.
What to know first
- Free plan charges a 2% platform fee on payments.
- Paid plans start at $99.00 per month.
- Payment processor rates also apply.
- Additional published add-ons have separate monthly charges.
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