Track It Forward

trackitforward.com
Productivity
Weekend Project

Volunteer Time Tracking Done Right

How to Replace Track It Forward

Overview

Track It Forward is a free and affordable volunteer hour tracking software that simplifies logging, reporting, and managing volunteer time. Since 2011, it has helped thousands of organizations eliminate paperwork and streamline volunteer management with an easy-to-use platform that requires minimal setup.

Features

22 features across 12 categories

Approval Workflows(1)

Hour ApprovalPremium

Approve hours before they get logged into the system. Approve hours in bulk, on the mobile app, or with notifications when they get logged. Delegate to different administrators.

Also in: Perk

Automation(2)

Conditional Hour Log FieldsPremium

Use conditional logic to create conditional statements in volunteer hour logs. One thing only occurs if a previous thing enables it.

Conditional Logic FormattingPremium

During setup, use conditional logic to create conditional statements in volunteer profiles, volunteer hour logs, and milestones.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Communication(2)

Email Messages

Send email messages to volunteers. Customize hour reminders and event notifications. Send message blasts to segments of volunteers.

Text MessagesPremium

Improve volunteer communication with texting feature. Administrators can send mass text messages and emails to volunteers.

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Directory(1)

Community Service DirectoryPremium

Designed for schools and organizations to help students or volunteers find verified volunteer opportunities in the community. Volunteers can browse and contact organizers directly.

Events(2)

Digital Event Sign-In SheetPremium

Quickly sign in and out of events with digital sheets. Upon sign out, time is automatically logged into the database or approval queue.

Event Calendar

Create and categorize an event calendar. Volunteers can RSVP, receive reminders, and log hours instantly with digital sign-in sheets.

Goals & Tracking(2)

Conditional MilestonesPremium

Create conditional logic for milestones to set specific requirements.

Milestones

Set up requirements or goals for volunteers to hold themselves accountable. Both volunteers and organizers can see milestone progress.

Integration(1)

Integration & Widgets

Embeddable charts, event calendars, and hour logs can be placed on organization websites. Provides easy volunteer access or one-time volunteer access.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Management(5)

Custom Profile FieldsPremium

Create custom fields to collect specific volunteer information during profile setup.

File Upload FieldsPremium

Ability to add file upload fields in volunteer hour logs.

Multi-Site Group PlansPremium

Track multiple chapters, programs, or sites in one place.

Multiple AdministratorsPremium

Set different permission levels for multiple administrators to manage the system.

Volunteer Data Management

Choose which volunteer info to collect on first sign up. Choose to approve or verify volunteer hours. Set different permissions for multiple administrators.

Mobile(2)

Mobile App

Volunteers can log hours on mobile, access timesheets, and sign up for events. Admins can add volunteers, view hours, and approve/decline submissions.

Offline ModePremium

For mobile app users, allows hours to be logged when experiencing loss of data, wifi, or cell signal. Offline hours queue for logging when service is available.

Reporting(1)

Reports

Create custom reports with multiple fields like volunteer, activity, or customized fields. Reports can be pulled instantly and exported as Excel documents with grouping and filtering options.

Tracking(2)

Check In KioskPremium

Check in system that logs hours automatically. Works for one-time, repeat, or group volunteers. Hours are logged when volunteer checks out.

Time Tracking

Volunteers can log their own hours online, via mobile app, or onsite check-in. Core feature focused on accurate data capture.

Verification(1)

Advanced VerificationPremium

Additional verification features in hour logs including signatures, photos, and GPS pins to verify hours should be logged.

Pricing

Free Plan

Free
  • Time Tracking
  • Event Calendar
  • Reports
  • Mobile App
  • Milestones
  • Email Messages

Basic

$12/month billed monthly or $9.60/month billed annually
  • Time Tracking
  • Event Calendar
  • Reports
  • Mobile App
  • Milestones
  • Email Messages

Premium

Popular
$24/month billed monthly or $19.20/month billed annually
  • Time Tracking
  • Event Calendar
  • Reports
  • Mobile App
  • Milestones
  • Email Messages
  • Hour Approval
  • Multiple Administrators
  • Conditional Milestones
  • Custom Profile Fields
  • Digital Sign In Sheet for Events

Advanced

$36/month billed monthly or $28.80/month billed annually
  • Time Tracking
  • Event Calendar
  • Reports
  • Mobile App
  • Milestones
  • Email Messages
  • Hour Approval
  • Multiple Administrators
  • Conditional Milestones
  • Custom Profile Fields
  • Digital Sign In Sheet for Events
  • Text Messages
  • Advanced Verifications
  • File Upload Fields
  • Conditional Hour Log Fields
  • Check In Kiosk
  • Offline Mode

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Track It Forward

Monthly$12/mo
Yearly$144/yr
5-Year Total$720

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$144
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$432
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$720
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 22 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Track It Forward alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 22 features.

Buy Track It Forward

Better Value
Monthly cost$120/mo
3-year total$4,320
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Track It Forward saves ~$14,160 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 22 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

LMS (Learning Management System)SIS (Student Information System)SSO (Single Sign-On)