Samaritan vs VolunteerMark

Samaritan8.8Visit VolunteerMark8.4Visit

Higher score Samaritan #4 in Volunteer Scheduling Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Samaritan

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VolunteerMark #8 in Volunteer Scheduling Software 8.4/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit VolunteerMark

• Samaritan fits best

  Large organizations needing compliance workflows

• VolunteerMark fits best

  Organizations wanting low-cost mobile scheduling

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Side by side

Feature	Samaritan 8.8/10 Visit ↗	VolunteerMark 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#4 in Volunteer Scheduling Software	#8 in Volunteer Scheduling Software
Best for	Large organizations needing compliance workflows	Organizations wanting low-cost mobile scheduling
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	$34/mo
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Tickets, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA	2FA
Integrations	12 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Samaritan 0/4 · VolunteerMark 0/4
Recurring assignments	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Automated reminders	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Self-service signup	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Shift swapping	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Volunteer limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Covers scheduling, registration, messaging, hours, credentials, and training Supports background checks and integrations with enterprise systems Provides reports, filters, exports, analytics, and custom forms	Free plan supports up to 50 volunteers Mobile apps support volunteer signup and service history Scheduling, messaging, hours and kiosk check-in in one platform
Cons	Listed platforms are limited to web and API Pricing requires contact with the vendor May be more scope than small programs need	Integration coverage centers on Salesforce Advanced features require higher paid tiers Multiple-location management starts on the Royale plan
Our verdict	Samaritan is web-based volunteer management software for organizations running volunteer services programs. It combines public opportunity publishing and searchable listings with online registration, self-signup, shift scheduling,… Read the review →	VolunteerMark is volunteer management software for nonprofits, schools, churches, clubs and other organizations. It supports one-time, fixed and flexible scheduling, volunteer self-signup, opportunity search, service-hour tracking,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Samaritan — where it wins

  • Covers scheduling, registration, messaging, hours, credentials, and training
  • Supports background checks and integrations with enterprise systems
  • Provides reports, filters, exports, analytics, and custom forms

  Where it doesn't

  • Listed platforms are limited to web and API
  • Pricing requires contact with the vendor
  • May be more scope than small programs need

• VolunteerMark — where it wins

  • Free plan supports up to 50 volunteers
  • Mobile apps support volunteer signup and service history
  • Scheduling, messaging, hours and kiosk check-in in one platform

  Where it doesn't

  • Integration coverage centers on Salesforce
  • Advanced features require higher paid tiers
  • Multiple-location management starts on the Royale plan

• Samaritan8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad volunteer operations suite for scheduling, compliance workflows, and enterprise integrations.

  Visit SamaritanFull verdict →
• VolunteerMark8.4/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A low-cost volunteer scheduler with mobile apps, hour tracking and a free plan.

  Visit VolunteerMarkFull verdict →