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Samaritan vs Volgistics
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.
Samaritan covers volunteer recruitment, coordination, tracking, and reporting, with an API and a range of listed integrations. Its pricing requires a demo request, and organizations should confirm that the available support and deployment arrangements meet their needs.
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Volgistics covers volunteer records, applications, schedules, reports, and optional tools for volunteer access and on-site timekeeping. The monthly fee varies with record and operator counts and selected modules, so the base price is only a starting point.
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| Samaritan | Volgistics | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Base service, 50 volunteer records: $9 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | samaritan.com | volgistics.com |
| On nonprofit volunteer management software | #23 of 31 | #19 of 31 |
Samaritan: what it does well
- Volunteer portal supports opportunity browsing and self-registration.
- Tracks hours, miles, and accomplishments.
- Offers cloud-hosted SaaS or local-server hosting.
- Lists integrations with Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics.
What to know first
- Public plan prices are not shown.
- Prospective customers are asked to request a demo.
- Support hours are limited to weekday business hours, except on-call emergency support.
Volgistics: what it does well
- Stores volunteer contact details, skills, tasks, and hours
- Collects applicant data through online forms
- Includes scheduling and customizable reporting
- Offers optional VicNet, VicTouch, and VicDocs modules
- Advertises free, unlimited support
What to know first
- No free plan
- Base service starts at $9 a month
- Text messaging requires a service level with VicNet
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