Compare options
A practical comparison framework: fit, flexibility, and long-term operating cost.
| Area | Volunteer Matrix | Typical alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Customization | Highly configurable to match your process. | Often forces generic workflows. |
| Multiple programs | Multiple calendars/URLs supported. | Commonly constrained or paid add-on. |
| Support other than chat/email | Phone & Screen sharing also included. | Usually not offered, or +$$ |
| Uses your website design | Seamless integration* | Usually not offered |
| Volunteer Records | Unlimited | Tiered levels, ever increasing $$ |
| System Admins | Unlimited | Purchase in blocks |
| Events/Projects | Unlimited | Limited by price level |
| Clock In on site, Kiosk & QR, admin app | Included | Add-on cost |
| Targeted Volunteer Emailing | Unlimited* | Purchse in blocks |
| 3rd Party API connectors | Extensive & Included | Typically limited &/or +$$ |
| Mulitple URL's/Calendars | Unlimited | Limited or +$$ |
| Mulitple registration processes | Included | Not offered |
| Online documents/waivers | Included | Add-on cost |
| Integrated Online Training | Included | Not offered or +$$ |
| Onboarding Cost | None | +$$ |
| Previous data import | Included, unlimited | +$$$ |
| Pricing | Flat monthly fee. | Usually per-feature or per-contact pricing. |
Total Cost: |
$100/mo | $600/bi-annual | $1,200/yr | Unknown, ever increasing, typically $500+/mo |
* Emailing: As long as emails are volunteer related. API connectors allow for real-time subscriptions to 3rd party email list services where you can send marketing and other emails.
* Website integration: We cannot integrate the full website design for sites on the WIX platform, but virtually all others work great.