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OpenVolunteer vs Timecounts
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 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.
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Timecounts combines volunteer recruitment, scheduling, communications, and hour tracking, with a free tier for one organizer and unlimited volunteers. Check the language limitation and Pro billing term against your organization's needs before selecting a plan.
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| OpenVolunteer | Timecounts | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Organization: $15 a month | Pro: $79 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | openvolunteer.net | join.timecounts.app |
| On nonprofit volunteer management software | #6 of 31 | #10 of 31 |
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
Timecounts: what it does well
- All plans include unlimited volunteers.
- Volunteers can self-schedule or be assigned shifts.
- Supports repeating events, waitlists, and signup cutoffs.
- Includes volunteer time logs and total hours reports.
- Exports are available as emailed CSV files.
What to know first
- Platform is currently available only in English.
- There is no free trial of Pro.
- Free plan includes one organizer.
- Pro costs $79 a month billed annually.
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