ImpactMEL
6.6#11 in nonprofit program management softwareFrom $219 a monthWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitImpactMEL vs KoNote
What both publish
| Fact | ImpactMEL | KoNote |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Documented authentication uses verified email and password, optional Google sign-in and rate limiting, with external collaborators invited into organisations. | Authentication can use local Argon2 credentials or Azure AD single sign-on. |
| Documentation | The maker lists quick-start, getting-started, role, programme, project, framework, indicator, forms, review, sign-off, donor-report, dashboard and administration guides plus video guides. | Repository documentation is organized into deployment, administration, frontline usage and technical-reference guides, with a separate backup and restore runbook. |
| Founded | LinkedIn lists IMPACTMEL as founded in 2025. | 2013 |
| Purpose | ImpactMEL is monitoring, evaluation and learning software for organisations managing programmes and projects. | KoNote is a secure, web-based participant outcome management system for nonprofits. |
ImpactMEL plans
- Cloud Organization$219 a month
- Cloud Enterprise$549 a month
- Organization-Hosted Standard$18,500, paid once
- Organization-Hosted Enterprise$32,500, paid once
KoNote plans
- Self-hosted KoNoteFree
- Self-hosted MIT-licensed KoNoteFree
Pick ImpactMEL if…
It is presented for NGOs, donor-funded programmes, government programmes, and funders needing outcome tracking, forms, approvals, and reporting. Organizations should assess its offline and security limitations against their requirements.
Pick KoNote if…
KoNote suits nonprofits that need to track participant records, program enrollment, goals, outcomes, and progress notes. It is for organizations able to run and secure their own instance.