Head-to-head · Social Work Case Management
CommCare vs Neighbor Solutions
CommCare leads on 1 check, Neighbor Solutions on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCommCare · 7.4/10
- Free planonly CommCare
CommCare scores higher on our rubric for social work case management: 7.4 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
CommCare offers free plan; Neighbor Solutions doesn't.
CommCare is the better fit for field teams needing offline mobile casework and flexibility. Neighbor Solutions is the better fit for shelters needing mobile referrals and bed tracking.
- CommCare fits best
Field teams needing offline mobile casework and flexibility
- Neighbor Solutions fits best
Shelters needing mobile referrals and bed tracking
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Side by side
| Feature | CommCare 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | Neighbor Solutions 6.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | 6.5 |
| Ranking | #5 in Social Work Case Management | #8 in Social Work Case Management |
| Best for | Field teams needing offline mobile casework and flexibility | Shelters needing mobile referrals and bed tracking |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 | |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features CommCare 0/1 · Neighbor Solutions 0/1 | ||
| Client portal | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Case management features | Not published | Not published |
| Mobile access | Not published | App |
| Reporting tools | Not published | Not published |
| Deployment | Not published | Not published |
| Documented integrations | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Frontline organizations can use CommCare to build mobile and web applications for service delivery, including forms, client case histories, decision support, referrals, and reporting. It is relevant to social work teams that need adaptable… Read the review → |
Neighbor Solutions is a web-based case management and care-coordination platform for nonprofits, coalitions, municipalities, and other human-service organizations. It brings together 360-degree client profiles, case notes, incident… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
CommCare — where it wins
- Collect forms, case histories, photos, signatures, and GPS data offline.
- Build multilingual mobile and web workflows without code.
- Route referrals, assignments, and escalations; connect through APIs and integrations.
Where it doesn't
- The free edition is for testing and includes 5 mobile workers.
- The documented native mobile client is Android; web apps run in a browser.
- Configurable app building may not suit teams seeking a purpose-built social-care suite.
Neighbor Solutions — where it wins
- Unlimited neighbors and all features are included in the $150 monthly plan.
- Shelter beds, reservations, waitlists, check-ins, and housing plans are covered.
- iOS and Android help app supports mobile referrals and resource requests.
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan; access starts at $150 per month.
- Only one published plan offers limited pricing-tier choice.
- Support is provided through email rather than multiple listed channels.
- CommCare7.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $100/mo (annual)
A flexible app builder for offline field casework, with free access and paid workflow tiers.
Visit CommCareFull verdict → - Neighbor Solutions6.5/10 · From $150/mo · 14-day trial
A $150-per-month case management suite with shelter operations, referrals, and mobile access.
Visit NeighborFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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