vHours
vHours: A broad nonprofit volunteer platform with unusually deep offline disaster-response tools. Ranked #10 of 31 in Nonprofit Volunteer Management Software by our editors (8.3/10); pricing: 14-day trial; best for disaster-response and complex operations.
At a glance
- Editor score8.3 / 10
- Pricing14-day trial
- Best forDisaster-response and complex operations
- Free planNo
- Paid from$49/mo
- Shift schedulingYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Offline VRC operations include barcode scanning and FEMA reporting
- Native iOS and Android apps support volunteer access on mobile
- Scheduling, forms, waivers, messaging, and reporting cover daily operations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid plans start at $49 per month
- Advanced tools require higher tiers with substantially higher pricing
- Disaster Only activation is billed separately per incident
Our verdict on vHours
vHours is volunteer management software for nonprofits, volunteer centers, schools, churches, food banks, and disaster-response organizations. It combines shift scheduling, self-signup, hours tracking, email and SMS communications, digital waivers, custom forms, reporting, background-check integration, and native iOS and Android apps. The product is particularly suited to organizations that need both routine volunteer coordination and structured response operations.
Published plans start with Starter at $49 per month, including volunteer profiles, scheduling, hour tracking, kiosk mode, self-scheduling, email communications, standard reporting, and unlimited admins. Professional costs $149 per month and adds badge printing, SMS, digital waivers, background checks, and advanced reporting and exports. Agency is $249 per month, adding multi-site support, role-based permissions, custom fields and forms, API access, and priority support. Enterprise is $499 per month with SSO, custom integrations, dedicated support, optional Gateway CMS integration, and optional on-premise deployment. Disaster Ready costs $399 per month and adds offline VRC operations, barcode scanning, thermal badge and wristband printing, FEMA hour reporting, and phone or IVR check-in. Disaster Only costs $1,500 per year, while Per-Incident Activation costs $1,500 per incident.
The standout capability is its offline Volunteer Reception Center workflow. Disaster-response teams can use barcode scanning, badge printing, FEMA reporting, phone or IVR check-in, and ICS integration when standard online processes are not enough. For everyday operations, recurring shifts, capacity limits, waitlists, group registration, conditional forms, two-way SMS, custom dashboards, grant exports, and Checkr integration provide a wide operating range. vHours is a strong fit for multi-site nonprofits and response organizations that need these specialized workflows. Organizations seeking only simple scheduling may find its tier structure and disaster-focused capabilities more than they need.
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vHours fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $49/mo |
| Shift scheduling | Yes |
| Volunteer messaging | Yes |
| Hours tracking | Yes |
| Custom forms | Yes |
| Volunteer self-signup | Yes |
| Mobile app support | Ios_android |
| Free trial | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | SSO/SAML |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 9 integrations: Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Checkr, AuthentiGate, Gateway CMS, PantryWorx … |
| Pricing | 14-day trial (source) |
| Website | vhours.org |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
vHours integrations
vHours lists 9 integrations on its own site.
- Mailchimp
- Constant Contact
- Checkr
- AuthentiGate
- Gateway CMS
- PantryWorx
- ScheduleVITA
- AssistIQ
- REST API
Alternatives to vHours
- Get Connected by Galaxy DigitalA full workflow platform with free starting access, mobile apps, API support, and Salesforce integration.9.4
- GoldenA broad volunteer operations platform with mobile apps, APIs, CRM integrations, and AI tools.9.2
- POINTA broad nonprofit volunteer platform with a useful free plan and paid workflow upgrades.9.0
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