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VolunteerHub vs Canva for Nonprofits

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VolunteerHub

Software

Volunteer management platform for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Canva for Nonprofits logo

Canva for Nonprofits

Software

Design tool for nonprofit marketing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Canva for Nonprofits has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: VolunteerHub both published plans are billed annually and carry a set up fee on top of the monthly figure; Canva for Nonprofits free access covers up to 50 users; further seats are charged at 50 percent of Canva Enterprise pricing
  • They diverge on capability: VolunteerHub covers Volunteer database, Canva for Nonprofits covers Design templates.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which VolunteerHub and Canva for Nonprofits actually diverge.

Attributes where VolunteerHub and Canva for Nonprofits differ
AttributeVolunteerHubCanva for Nonprofits
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
Founded20112013

Identical on both: platforms (Web, IOS, Android), 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 VolunteerHub

  • Volunteer database
  • Scheduling
  • Task management
  • Communication tools
  • Reporting
  • Zapier
  • Google Calendar

Only in Canva for Nonprofits

  • Design templates
  • Drag-and-drop editor
  • Stock images
  • Brand kit
  • Team collaboration
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

VolunteerHub

  • Scheduling and self-registration for volunteer shifts and eventsnot Canva for Nonprofits
  • Tracking volunteer hours and generating custom reportsnot Canva for Nonprofits
  • Recruiting volunteers through branded opportunity landing pagesnot Canva for Nonprofits

Canva for Nonprofits

  • Design work for a registered charity at no costnot VolunteerHub
  • Team collaboration on branded materials across up to 50 usersnot VolunteerHub
  • Access to Canva Pro premium photo, video and graphics librariesnot VolunteerHub
  • Brand kit management for consistent nonprofit communicationsnot VolunteerHub

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

VolunteerHub

  • Both published plans are billed annually and carry a set up fee on top of the monthly figure
  • The entry Plus plan starts at $143 per month and Pro at $288 per month, both quoted as starting prices
  • Plans carry a user limit; only volunteers inactive for a full twelve months stop counting against it
  • Single Sign-On is an optional paid add-on on every tier including Enterprise, not an included feature
  • Background check integrations with Sterling Volunteers and PeopleFacts are optional paid add-ons on every tier
  • CRM integrations such as Raiser's Edge are optional add-ons rather than included
  • Volunteer fundraising is optional on Plus and Pro and carries a processing fee when used
  • The Enterprise tier has no published price and requires contacting sales

Canva for Nonprofits

  • Free access covers up to 50 users; further seats are charged at 50 percent of Canva Enterprise pricing
  • Government agencies, political groups, educational institutions and grant-making foundations are all excluded
  • Most 501(c) categories other than 501(c)(3) do not qualify
  • Eligibility requires registered charitable status and country-specific documentation

Pricing, plan by plan

VolunteerHub

On request
  • Starter$75/month
    • Volunteer database
    • Scheduling
  • Professional$150/month
    • Advanced reporting
    • Mobile app
    • Integrations

Canva for Nonprofits

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Design templates
    • Basic elements
  • Canva Pro Nonprofit$1/month
    • Premium templates
    • Brand kit
    • Team collaboration

Which should you pick?

Choose VolunteerHub if

  • You need volunteer database.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want scheduling.
VolunteerHub review

Choose Canva for Nonprofits if

  • You need design templates.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want drag-and-drop editor.
Canva for Nonprofits review

Questions people ask

Is VolunteerHub or Canva for Nonprofits better?
Neither clearly leads. VolunteerHub starts at On request and Canva for Nonprofits at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, VolunteerHub or Canva for Nonprofits?
Canva for Nonprofits has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for VolunteerHub and Free for Canva for Nonprofits.
Does VolunteerHub or Canva for Nonprofits run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Canva for Nonprofits for free?
Yes. Canva for Nonprofits has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. VolunteerHub starts at On request.
What is VolunteerHub best used for?
VolunteerHub is most often used for scheduling and self-registration for volunteer shifts and events, tracking volunteer hours and generating custom reports, recruiting volunteers through branded opportunity landing pages. Of those, scheduling and self-registration for volunteer shifts and events and tracking volunteer hours and generating custom reports are not what Canva for Nonprofits is typically brought in for.
What can VolunteerHub do that Canva for Nonprofits cannot?
VolunteerHub covers Volunteer database, Scheduling, Task management, Communication tools. Canva for Nonprofits covers Design templates, Drag-and-drop editor, Stock images, Brand kit. Both handle Slack, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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