Side by side
Golden vs Shift
Both stand on volunteer scheduling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Visit Golden Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb
Shift covers core scheduling, attendance, communications, and reporting for volunteer programs. Organizations needing multi-location management, waivers, qualifications, or kiosk check-in should note those omissions before subscribing.
Visit ShiftThe facts
| Golden | Shift | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Shift subscription: $39 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | goldenvolunteer.com | volunteershift.com |
| On volunteer scheduling software | #12 of 26 | #16 of 26 |
Golden: what it does well
Shift: what it does well
- No limit to the number of registered volunteers.
- Volunteers can respond through links.
- Includes attendance reports, hours logging, and data exports.
- Available on web, Android, and iOS.
- The maker says the service has no ads.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Lacks multiple-location management.
- Does not include volunteer waivers, qualifications, or a check-in kiosk.
- Costs $39 a month after the trial.