Action Network
7.5#4 in advocacy softwareFree planFree planWebAPI
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SocialToaster
7.0#6 in advocacy softwareFrom $30 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Action Network | SocialToaster |
|---|---|---|
| API | A REST-style API and webhooks support synchronizing people, email addresses, action histories, subscriptions, embeds and near-real-time event notifications. | The help center documents API version 1.0 endpoints, and states that retrieved data refreshes every four hours. |
| Founded | 2012 | 2009 |
| Integrations | Action Network reports more than 20 integrations, including Salesforce, Catalist, SpeechifAI, ActBlue, CallHub, Zapier, Make, n8n, Inbox Monster and Mobile Commons. | The help center lists integrations for Salesforce, Magento, WooCommerce, Slack, and Microsoft Teams. |
| Purpose | Action Network describes itself as a progressive online organizing platform for individuals and groups organizing for progressive causes. | SocialToaster delivers organizations’ content to employees, supporters, customers, alumni, and other advocates so they can share it through their personal social networks. |
Action Network plans
- FreeFree
- Movement$15 a month
- Network$125 a month
- Boost$450 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
SocialToaster plans
- Starter$30 a month
- Plus$50 a month
- Pro$100 a month
- Bronze$450 a month
- Silver$1,000 a month
- Gold$1,500 a month
Pick Action Network if…
Action Network suits grassroots and established progressive organizations that need tools for email, events, petitions, fundraising, and letter campaigns. Its listed audience includes people-powered groups ranging from grassroots organizations to federated organizations.
Pick SocialToaster if…
SocialToaster may suit organizations that want advocates to share curated content through their personal networks. Sales teams may also find the approved content library and real-time performance reporting relevant.