POINT
8.1#1 in volunteer scheduling softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitPOINT vs VolunteerLocal
VolunteerLocal
7.1#8 in nonprofit volunteer management softwareFrom $600 a yearAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | POINT | VolunteerLocal |
|---|---|---|
| Communications | POINT supports SMS, email, automated confirmations and reminders, push notifications, and calendar integrations. | The platform provides email, SMS, automated messages, smart tags, message filters and delivery statistics. |
| Purpose | POINT provides volunteer management technology for organizations and helps people find and participate in volunteer opportunities. | VolunteerLocal is an online platform for organizations to manage volunteers, including scheduling, communication and tracking. |
| Scheduling | Volunteers can register for shifts and groups, including youth and guest registrations and ongoing opportunities. | Organizations can customize volunteer landing pages and embed a calendar widget on their own website to display volunteer opportunities. |
| Support | Free accounts receive onboarding, webinars or office hours, and chat support; Pro includes a one-hour onboarding session and priority chat. | All plans include onboarding and unlimited email, video and phone support; a support center offers guides, videos and FAQs around the clock. |
POINT plans
- FreeFree
- Pro (annual)$99 a month
- Pro (monthly)$140 a month
- Teams (annual)$199 a month
- Teams (Beta)$199 a month
- Teams (monthly)$299 a month
VolunteerLocal plans
- Discover Plan (single events)$200, paid once
- Discover Plan (ongoing programs)$600 a year
- Grow Plan (single events)$800, paid once
- Grow Plan (ongoing programs)$2,400 a year
- Enterprise Plan (single events)$3,000, paid once
- Enterprise Plan (ongoing programs)Priced on request
Pick POINT if…
POINT suits eligible nonprofit organizations that recruit volunteers, schedule shifts, and track hours. Its communications, onboarding, and reporting tools may help organizations coordinating ongoing opportunities or multiple programs.
Pick VolunteerLocal if…
VolunteerLocal suits organizations managing recurring volunteer programs or one-off events that need scheduling, communications, and hour tracking. Its mobile apps let volunteers handle shift choices and schedule reviews, subject to administrator settings.