CommCare vs TolaData

CommCare9.4Visit TolaData9.0Visit

Higher score CommCare #1 in Nonprofit Impact Measurement Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit CommCare

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TolaData #3 in Nonprofit Impact Measurement Software 9.0/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit TolaData

• CommCare fits best

  Open-source mobile programs with field workflows

• TolaData fits best

  Affordable NGO results management

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Side by side

Feature	CommCare 9.4/10 Visit ↗	TolaData 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.0
Ranking	#1 in Nonprofit Impact Measurement Software	#3 in Nonprofit Impact Measurement Software
Best for	Open-source mobile programs with field workflows	Affordable NGO results management
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$100/mo	€49/mo
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Android	Web
Support	Email, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML	2FA
Integrations	10 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features CommCare 0/3 · TolaData 0/3
Custom indicators	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Offline mobile capture	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Impact reporting	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Beneficiary limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Outcome frameworks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Data collection	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Offline Android collection with synchronization when connectivity returns Case management, referrals, assignments, and escalation workflows Free plan with unlimited form submissions and data storage	Results frameworks, indicators, outcomes, and portfolio aggregation Built-in forms, imports, dashboards, and IATI reporting Integrates with Excel, KoboToolbox, Power BI, Tableau, and more
Cons	Native mobile client is documented for Android Advanced reporting, integrations, and controls require higher tiers Standard and paid plans are billed annually	Web-only access with no mobile access No free plan, with a 30-day free trial instead Lite is limited to 2 users, 1 workspace, and 2 dashboards
Our verdict	CommCare is a no-code platform for organizations delivering services through frontline teams. Program staff can build mobile and web applications with forms, case management, decision support, multilingual content, referrals, reporting,… Read the review →	TolaData is a cloud-based monitoring, evaluation, and impact-management platform for nonprofits, international development organizations, funders, and program teams. It brings together results frameworks, indicator management, project and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CommCare — where it wins

  • Offline Android collection with synchronization when connectivity returns
  • Case management, referrals, assignments, and escalation workflows
  • Free plan with unlimited form submissions and data storage

  Where it doesn't

  • Native mobile client is documented for Android
  • Advanced reporting, integrations, and controls require higher tiers
  • Standard and paid plans are billed annually

• TolaData — where it wins

  • Results frameworks, indicators, outcomes, and portfolio aggregation
  • Built-in forms, imports, dashboards, and IATI reporting
  • Integrates with Excel, KoboToolbox, Power BI, Tableau, and more

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-only access with no mobile access
  • No free plan, with a 30-day free trial instead
  • Lite is limited to 2 users, 1 workspace, and 2 dashboards

• CommCare9.4/10 · Free plan

  A flexible open-source platform for offline Android field workflows and case management.

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• TolaData9.0/10 · 30-day trial

  A focused results-management platform with NGO pricing from €49 per month.

  Visit TolaDataFull verdict →