Side by side
Optimy vs POINT
Both stand on corporate volunteering platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid APIWeb
Choose Optimy if your organization needs a shared platform for program applications, reviews, approvals, project tracking, and impact reporting. The Start plan begins at €650/mo; organizations needing external API connections should account for possible additional fees.
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Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
POINT covers volunteer recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, communications, and time tracking, with a free plan for core coordination. Organizations needing application management, waivers, or custom reports will need to consider a paid plan.
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| Optimy | POINT | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic (Optimy Consulting): €1 a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 9 | 8 |
| Maker | Optimy | Not published |
| Website | optimy.com | pointapp.org |
| On corporate volunteering platforms | #2 of 10 | #1 of 10 |
Optimy: what it does well
- Manages grants, sponsorships, volunteering, and CSR programs together
- Includes scoring, rubrics, reviewer collaboration, and an applicant portal
- Tracks impact with custom KPIs and audit-ready reports
- Supports 22+ languages
- Start includes a dedicated account manager
What to know first
- Start is listed from €650/mo
- Usual implementation takes 6 to 8 weeks
- External API connections may require a request and additional fees
POINT: what it does well
- Free plan includes unlimited volunteers and admins.
- Supports volunteer signups, scheduling, and reminders.
- Hours can be tracked in three ways.
- Available on Android, iOS, and the web.
- A 14-day trial is listed.
What to know first
- Availability is stated for nonprofits in the U.S. and Ukraine.
- Free does not list application or program management.
- Free does not list waiver management or custom reports.
- Pro starts at $99 a month billed annually.