Software · head to head
Charity Navigator vs Get Connected

Get Connected
Software
Volunteer management and community engagement
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- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Charity Navigator has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Charity Navigator covers Nonprofit ratings, Get Connected covers Volunteer database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Charity Navigator and Get Connected actually diverge.
| Attribute | Charity Navigator | Get Connected |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | free | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile-responsive | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 2001 | 2008 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Charity Navigator
- Nonprofit ratings
- Financial analysis
- Donor reviews
- Impact metrics
- Fundraising data
- GiveWell
- BBB Wise Giving Alliance
- Mobile-responsive support
Only in Get Connected
- Volunteer database
- Scheduling
- Communication tools
- Impact tracking
- Reporting
- Google Calendar
- Zapier
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Charity Navigator
- Business operations
- Productivity
- Automation
Get Connected
- Business operations
- Productivity
- Automation
Both are used for business operations, productivity, automation, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Charity Navigator
- Charity Navigator is a free 501(c)(3) nonprofit service funded by donor donations rather than charging the charities it rates, so it has no vendor pricing model to compare (own about-us page).
Get Connected
Nothing recorded yet. See the Get Connected review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Charity Navigator
Free- Free ProfileFree
- Nonprofit profile
- Ratings
- Financial data
Get Connected
On request- Essential$80/month
- Volunteer database
- Scheduling
- Advanced$160/month
- Custom reports
- Mobile app
- Advanced features
Which should you pick?
Choose Charity Navigator if
- You need nonprofit ratings.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want financial analysis.
Choose Get Connected if
- You need volunteer database.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want scheduling.
Questions people ask
- Is Charity Navigator or Get Connected better?
- Neither clearly leads. Charity Navigator starts at Free and Get Connected at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Charity Navigator or Get Connected?
- Charity Navigator has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Charity Navigator and On request for Get Connected.
- Does Charity Navigator or Get Connected run on more platforms?
- Charity Navigator runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Get Connected runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use Charity Navigator for free?
- Yes. Charity Navigator has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Get Connected starts at On request.
- What is Charity Navigator best used for?
- Charity Navigator is most often used for business operations, productivity, automation.
- What can Charity Navigator do that Get Connected cannot?
- Charity Navigator covers Nonprofit ratings, Financial analysis, Donor reviews, Impact metrics. Get Connected covers Volunteer database, Scheduling, Communication tools, Impact tracking. Both handle Web support.
Related pages
More on Charity Navigator
More on Get Connected
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