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Mobilize vs OpenVolMgr
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
Mobilize brings event creation, volunteer engagement, and reporting tools together for mission-driven organizations. Its free plan has stated team, event, and signup limits, and the services are offered only in the United States.
Visit Mobilize Free plan Open source AndroidSelf-hostedWeb
OpenVolMgr focuses on coordinating community teams, with time tracking, messaging, and shift reporting. Its free self-hosted plan avoids a listed software charge, while ticketing support is limited to Standard and Enterprise and managed deployment has no listed price.
Visit OpenVolMgrThe facts
| Mobilize | OpenVolMgr | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Small organizations (TrustRadius listing): $100 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | join.mobilize.us | openvolmgr.org |
| On nonprofit volunteer management software | #4 of 31 | #1 of 31 |
Mobilize: what it does well
- Supports virtual, in-person, and recurring events
- Automates volunteer email and text messages
- Includes shift scheduling and hours tracking
- Offers real-time event data and API access
- Free plan covers five team members
What to know first
- Free plan covers only the next five events or actions
- Free plan caps signups at 50
- Services are offered only in the United States
OpenVolMgr: what it does well
- Dynamic task assignment and automated time tracking.
- Granular permissions and live analytics support oversight.
- Shift histories export as CSV.
- Managed deployment includes priority support and maintenance.
What to know first
- Ticketing is limited to Standard and Enterprise.
- Managed deployment requires a custom infrastructure quote.
- Self-hosting requires running it on your own infrastructure.
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