CERVIS vs GivePulse

CERVIS is volunteer management software for organizations coordinating schedules, communications, and reporting. Volunteers can find opportunities that match their interests and availability, then register online. Automated email and text alerts cover schedule reminders and thank-you notes, while coordinators can track volunteer activity in real time and create custom reports. Listed features include group management, mobile-device sign-in, hour tracking, and custom forms. Plans include unlimited volunteers, but their features differ: Basic covers simple needs and one-time events but does not include hour tracking; Standard adds hour tracking, group management, expanded reporting, and multiple access levels. Premier is for one-time or daily events across multiple locations. CERVIS is web-based and lists access from iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS devices, so volunteers do not need a separate app. Basic costs $25 a month, Standard costs $120 a month, and Premier costs $200 a month. Enterprise pricing is available by contacting CERVIS. CRM integrations cost extra.

GivePulse is a volunteer engagement platform that runs on Android, iOS, and the web. Its listed capabilities include engagement analytics, SMS outreach, student surveys, and LMS integration. The Basic Free plan includes one administrator, no subgroups, and five custom fields. Give Joy costs $20 a month when billed annually and allows two administrators and one subgroup. Give Together costs $100 a month when billed annually, with 10 administrators and 10 subgroups. Give More costs $170 a month when billed annually, with 10 administrators and 25 subgroups. Other listed options include plans for higher education, enterprise/CSR, and custom-priced arrangements. Platinum for Higher Education costs $1.75 a year per full-time equivalent student, billed annually. GivePulse was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Its plan lineup ranges from a free tier with limited administrator and subgroup allowances to plans listing institutional or enterprise capabilities.