Golden vs Samaritan

Golden9.2Visit Samaritan8.5Visit

Higher score Golden #2 in Nonprofit Volunteer Management Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Golden

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Samaritan #8 in Nonprofit Volunteer Management Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Samaritan

• Golden fits best

  Large organizations needing broad integrations

• Samaritan fits best

  Mature programs needing compliance controls

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Side by side

Feature	Golden 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Samaritan 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#2 in Nonprofit Volunteer Management Software	#8 in Nonprofit Volunteer Management Software
Best for	Large organizations needing broad integrations	Mature programs needing compliance controls
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	Pricing on request
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	15 integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Golden 5/5 · Samaritan 5/5
Shift scheduling	✓	✓
Volunteer messaging	✓	✓
Hours tracking	✓	✓
Custom forms	✓	✓
Volunteer self-signup	✓	✓
Specs
Mobile app support	Ios_android	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers recruitment, scheduling, messaging, check-in, waivers, and reporting Supports web, iOS, Android, API access, and extensive CRM integrations Adds background checks, training workflows, impact reporting, and AI fundraising tools	Combines signup, scheduling, reminders, messaging, and capacity limits Tracks hours, mileage, credentials, training, prerequisites, and expirations Connects with Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, SAML, and learning systems
Cons	Advanced CRM integrations and complex workflows are reserved for Enterprise Professional and Enterprise capabilities may exceed smaller teams’ needs The broad feature set can require more planning than a narrow scheduling tool	Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published plan comparisons Broad administrative controls may require structured program management Access is centered on web and API platforms
Our verdict	Golden brings volunteer recruitment, opportunity publishing, shift scheduling, communications, attendance tracking, background checks, digital waivers, reporting, and CRM connectivity into one platform. It is designed for nonprofits,… Read the review →	Samaritan is web-based volunteer management software for organizations running volunteer services programs. It supports public opportunity publishing, searchable listings, online registration, self-signup, shift scheduling, volunteer… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Golden — where it wins

  • Covers recruitment, scheduling, messaging, check-in, waivers, and reporting
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, API access, and extensive CRM integrations
  • Adds background checks, training workflows, impact reporting, and AI fundraising tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced CRM integrations and complex workflows are reserved for Enterprise
  • Professional and Enterprise capabilities may exceed smaller teams’ needs
  • The broad feature set can require more planning than a narrow scheduling tool

• Samaritan — where it wins

  • Combines signup, scheduling, reminders, messaging, and capacity limits
  • Tracks hours, mileage, credentials, training, prerequisites, and expirations
  • Connects with Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, SAML, and learning systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published plan comparisons
  • Broad administrative controls may require structured program management
  • Access is centered on web and API platforms

• Golden9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad volunteer operations platform with mobile apps, APIs, CRM integrations, and AI tools.

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• Samaritan8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A mature volunteer operations suite with scheduling, compliance controls, and reporting.

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