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Get Connected by Galaxy Digital vs OpenVolunteer
Both stand on nonprofit volunteer 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 AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Get Connected brings volunteer scheduling, communication, tracking, and reporting into one system, with mobile access for volunteers. Organizations should account for custom pricing and possible additional charges for excluded import work.
Visit Get Connected by Galaxy Digital Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
OpenVolunteer covers shift planning, volunteer sign-up, hour tracking, and recognition, with self-hosted and managed options. Note that it is not payroll software, and managed-plan costs can vary.
Visit OpenVolunteerThe facts
| Get Connected by Galaxy Digital | OpenVolunteer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Organization: $15 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | galaxydigital.com | openvolunteer.net |
| On nonprofit volunteer management software | #2 of 31 | #6 of 31 |
Get Connected by Galaxy Digital: what it does well
- Schedules shifts and tracks volunteer hours.
- Mobile app supports opportunity search and check-in.
- Offers over 50 live-updating reports.
- Open API and Salesforce integration are listed.
- SOC 2, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance is stated.
What to know first
- Get Connected pricing is custom and not listed.
- Custom reports are an optional add-on.
- Some detailed or historical imports may incur extra charges.
OpenVolunteer: what it does well
- Volunteers can sign up for shifts themselves
- Tracks hours by sector, department, and fiscal ledger
- Monitors event coverage and attendance
- Offers tiered rewards tied to volunteer hours
- Free plan includes unlimited volunteers and administrators
What to know first
- It is not a payroll solution
- Managed-plan final cost can vary
- Technical support scope may vary because it is open source
- WordPress integration requires database connectivity
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