Nonprofit & Fundraising · head to head
Galaxy Digital vs Get Connected
Galaxy Digital
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Digital marketing platform for nonprofits
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Get Connected
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Volunteer management and community engagement
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Galaxy Digital covers Email marketing, Get Connected covers Volunteer database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Galaxy Digital and Get Connected actually diverge.
| Attribute | Galaxy Digital | Get Connected |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Mobile-responsive | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 2009 | 2008 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofit & Fundraising).
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 Galaxy Digital
- Email marketing
- Social media management
- Online advertising
- Analytics
- Automation
- Mailchimp
Only in Get Connected
- Volunteer database
- Scheduling
- Communication tools
- Impact tracking
- Reporting
- Google Calendar
- IOS support
Both cover
- Zapier
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Galaxy Digital
- 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.
Galaxy Digital
- Volunteer-focused tool, not a general-purpose social media management platform
- Enterprise-only pricing model with custom quotes
- Acquired by Better Impact, creating transition uncertainty for existing customers
Get Connected
Nothing recorded yet. See the Get Connected review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Galaxy Digital
On request- Starter$99/month
- Email marketing
- Basic social media
- Professional$299/month
- Advanced analytics
- Social media management
- Automation
Get Connected
On request- Essential$80/month
- Volunteer database
- Scheduling
- Advanced$160/month
- Custom reports
- Mobile app
- Advanced features
Which should you pick?
Choose Galaxy Digital if
- You need email marketing.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want social media management.
Choose Get Connected if
- You need volunteer database.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want scheduling.
Questions people ask
- Is Galaxy Digital or Get Connected better?
- Neither clearly leads. Galaxy Digital starts at On request and Get Connected at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Galaxy Digital or Get Connected?
- Galaxy Digital starts at On request and Get Connected at On request.
- Does Galaxy Digital or Get Connected run on more platforms?
- Galaxy Digital runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Get Connected runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- What is Galaxy Digital best used for?
- Galaxy Digital is most often used for business operations, productivity, automation.
- What can Galaxy Digital do that Get Connected cannot?
- Galaxy Digital covers Email marketing, Social media management, Online advertising, Analytics. Get Connected covers Volunteer database, Scheduling, Communication tools, Impact tracking. Both handle Zapier, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Galaxy Digital: What does Galaxy Digital's Get Connected do?
Get Connected is a volunteer management platform that helps nonprofits recruit, schedule, track, and report on volunteer engagement at scale through centralized scheduling and impact reporting.
SourceGalaxy Digital: Does Get Connected integrate with social media platforms?
Yes. Get Connected includes social media integration with quick-share icons and direct posting to volunteers' social networks, plus live infographic-style impact reporting shareable on social media.
SourceGalaxy Digital: What is the current status of Galaxy Digital?
Get Connected by Galaxy Digital was acquired by and is now part of Better Impact, which continues to provide the volunteer management and social media integration services.
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