POINT vs VolunteerLocal

POINT8.6Visit VolunteerLocal8.5Visit

Higher score POINT #7 in Event Volunteer Management Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit POINT

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VolunteerLocal #8 in Event Volunteer Management Software 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit VolunteerLocal

• POINT fits best

  Organizations needing free-to-enterprise capabilities

• VolunteerLocal fits best

  Large events needing flexible mobile check-in

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Side by side

Feature	POINT 8.6/10 Visit ↗	VolunteerLocal 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.5
Ranking	#7 in Event Volunteer Management Software	#8 in Event Volunteer Management Software
Best for	Organizations needing free-to-enterprise capabilities	Large events needing flexible mobile check-in
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$99/mo	$600/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	14 days	14 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Email, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	15 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features POINT 1/5 · VolunteerLocal 1/5
Shift scheduling	✓	✓
Volunteer self-signup	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automated reminders	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Check-in and attendance	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Custom signup forms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Volunteer capacity	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Volunteer reporting	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes unlimited volunteers and administrators Scheduling, self-signup, reminders, hours, QR check-in, and reporting Web, iOS, and Android access with broad integrations	Multiple check-in methods, including QR codes, kiosks and mobile apps Custom forms, varied shift types and automated email and SMS messages CRM integrations with Salesforce, Little Green Light, DonorPerfect and NeonCRM
Cons	Advanced application and waiver workflows start with Pro Role-based access controls are available on the Teams plan Pro starts at $99 per month when billed annually	No free plan for smaller volunteer programs Annual plans start at $600, before moving to higher tiers Enterprise annual pricing requires contacting sales
Our verdict	POINT is a volunteer management platform for nonprofits and other community organizations. It brings volunteer opportunity publishing, registration, self-signup, shift scheduling, group scheduling, communications, records, hours tracking,… Read the review →	VolunteerLocal is an online volunteer management platform for nonprofit organizations, events and ongoing programs. It combines volunteer records, customizable registration forms, job and shift scheduling, self-signup pages,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• POINT — where it wins

  • Free plan includes unlimited volunteers and administrators
  • Scheduling, self-signup, reminders, hours, QR check-in, and reporting
  • Web, iOS, and Android access with broad integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced application and waiver workflows start with Pro
  • Role-based access controls are available on the Teams plan
  • Pro starts at $99 per month when billed annually

• VolunteerLocal — where it wins

  • Multiple check-in methods, including QR codes, kiosks and mobile apps
  • Custom forms, varied shift types and automated email and SMS messages
  • CRM integrations with Salesforce, Little Green Light, DonorPerfect and NeonCRM

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan for smaller volunteer programs
  • Annual plans start at $600, before moving to higher tiers
  • Enterprise annual pricing requires contacting sales

• POINT8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A free-to-enterprise volunteer platform with scheduling, communications, tracking, and reporting.

  Visit POINTFull verdict →
• VolunteerLocal8.5/10 · 14-day trial

  A full-featured choice for large events, with mobile check-in and CRM integrations.

  Visit VolunteerLocalFull verdict →