Head-to-head · Nonprofit Case Management Software
Collaborate vs QG Case
Collaborate leads on 0 checks, QG Case on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCollaborate · 9.3/10
- Free trialonly QG Case
- Most featuresCollaborate · 5 of 5
Collaborate scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit case management software: 9.3 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Collaborate is the better fit for established agencies needing referrals and outcomes. QG Case is the better fit for agencies needing affordable structured case tracking.
- Collaborate fits best
Established agencies needing referrals and outcomes
- QG Case fits best
Agencies needing affordable structured case tracking
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Side by side
| Feature | Collaborate 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | QG Case 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Nonprofit Case Management Software | #8 in Nonprofit Case Management Software |
| Best for | Established agencies needing referrals and outcomes | Agencies needing affordable structured case tracking |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $75/user/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs | |
| Compliance | SOC 2, HIPAA, 2FA | HIPAA |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Collaborate 5/5 · QG Case 4/5 | ||
| Custom intake forms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Service plan tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Referral tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outcome tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client portal | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Mobile access | Browser | Browser |
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| Our verdict | Collaborate is a cloud-based case management platform from Network Ninja, Inc. for nonprofits, government human-services departments, and social services agencies. Its scope runs from configurable intake and external forms through case… Read the review → |
QG Case is case management software for nonprofits, community-based organizations, violence intervention programs, and complex care teams. It brings intake and eligibility, client profiles, caseload management, care plans, notes,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Collaborate — where it wins
- Covers intake, referrals, scheduling, goal plans, outcomes, and reporting
- Role-based permissions, MFA, audit logs, and encryption support controlled access
- REST API, webhooks, SFTP/SCP, and sector-specific integrations broaden connectivity
Where it doesn't
- Custom pricing requires a sales conversation before evaluating costs
- Browser-based access may not suit organizations requiring a native mobile app
- Configuration, migration, deployment, and training may require implementation planning
QG Case — where it wins
- Tracks intake, care plans, referrals, outcomes, and case closure
- Configurable workflows, fields, and program measures
- API integrations, dashboards, analytics exports, and audit logging
Where it doesn't
- Case Essentials includes a monthly platform fee
- Mobile access is browser-based
- No free plan is available
- Collaborate9.3/10 · Pricing on request
A mature browser-based system for referrals, service delivery, outcomes, and funder reporting.
Visit CollaborateFull verdict → - QG Case8.6/10 · 30-day trial
A configurable case platform with core nonprofit workflows and API access.
Visit QG CaseFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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