Head-to-head · Nonprofit Impact Measurement Software
ActivityInfo vs Heligon M&E
ActivityInfo leads on 0 checks, Heligon M&E on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreActivityInfo · 9.2/10
- Free trialonly ActivityInfo
- Most featuresHeligon M&E · 2 of 3
ActivityInfo scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit impact measurement software: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
ActivityInfo is the better fit for complex nonprofit M&E and field data systems. Heligon M&E is the better fit for NGOs needing end-to-end beneficiary M&E.
- ActivityInfo fits best
Complex nonprofit M&E and field data systems
- Heligon M&E fits best
NGOs needing end-to-end beneficiary M&E
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Side by side
| Feature | ActivityInfo 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Heligon M&E 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #2 in Nonprofit Impact Measurement Software | #6 in Nonprofit Impact Measurement Software |
| Best for | Complex nonprofit M&E and field data systems | NGOs needing end-to-end beneficiary M&E |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | €545/yr | — |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Phone · 24/7 |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, GDPR | GDPR |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ActivityInfo 0/3 · Heligon M&E 2/3 | ||
| Custom indicators | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Offline mobile capture | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Impact reporting | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Beneficiary limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Outcome frameworks | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Data collection | Not checked yet | Mixed |
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| Our verdict | ActivityInfo is a web-based information management system for humanitarian aid, emergencies, international development, and other social-sector organizations. It supports monitoring and evaluation, impact measurement, partner reporting,… Read the review → |
Heligon M&E is a monitoring and evaluation platform for NGOs, development projects, and social impact organizations. It brings beneficiary registration, profiles, service history, progress monitoring, activity planning, attendance,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ActivityInfo — where it wins
- Relational databases, forms, workflows, and offline collection
- Dashboards, maps, pivot tables, and extensive analytics integrations
- Hosted SaaS and self-managed deployment options
Where it doesn't
- No permanent free plan
- Solo includes only a single database
- Advanced partner reporting starts on the Programme plan
Heligon M&E — where it wins
- Offline mobile forms sync data to the cloud when connectivity returns.
- Combines logframes, dashboards, maps, GPS, signatures, and donor reports.
- Supports beneficiary journeys, activities, budgets, teams, roles, and documents.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is quote-based across all plan tiers.
- Custom integrations are limited to the Large NGO / INGO plan.
- The broad feature set may exceed the needs of narrowly focused projects.
- ActivityInfo9.2/10 · 30-day trial
A flexible system for complex nonprofit monitoring, evaluation, and field data workflows.
Visit ActivityInfoFull verdict → - Heligon M&E8.5/10 · Pricing on request
A broad NGO M&E platform for beneficiary tracking, field data, dashboards, and donor reports.
Visit Heligon M&EFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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