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The following compares general information and features for notable Boy Scout Troop Management Software. This article is not all-inclusive.
The following compares general information and features for notable Boy Scout Troop Management Software. This article is not all-inclusive.


== General Information ==
Beginning 01-Jan-2019, BSA is offering Scoutbook for free to all units.  More details are available [http://2zcwe21sj5ak1wpzl92omr3u.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Scoutbook-will-be-free-starting-January-1-2019-14-UPDATED-September-21-2018-PDF.pdf here].


==General information==
 
==Software information==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 80%; text-align: center; width: auto;"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 80%; text-align: center; width: auto;"
|-
|-
! Software
! Software
! Maintained
! Maintainer
! Maintainer
! Platform
! Platform
! Cost
! Cost
! Notes
|-
|-
| Scoutbook[https://www.scoutbook.com]
| Scoutbook[https://www.scoutbook.com]
| Yes
| BSA
| BSA
| Web/Mobile/Cloud
| Web/Mobile (Android/Apple)
| $40/year max plus $1/Scout/year
| Free[https://help.scoutbook.scouting.org/knowledge-base/what-is-scoutbook/]
|
|-
|-
| Scoutfuture *CODE FOR SALE*[https://www.scoutfuture.com]
| Scoutfuture [https://www.scoutfuture.com]
| No
| derek.pruitt@gmail.com
| derek.pruitt@gmail.com
| *FOR SALE* Web/Mobile/Cloud
| Web/Mobile
| *Program code is for sale.*
|
| Site/Technology for sale
|-
|-
| ScoutManager[http://www.scoutmanager.com]
| ScoutManager[http://www.scoutmanager.com]
| Yes
| ScoutManager.com
| ScoutManager.com
| Web/Mobile
| Web
| $45/year, unlimited users/scouts
| $45 (Standard) $65 (Advanced) $99 (Premium) / year
|
|-
|-
| ScoutMode[http://www.scoutmode.com]
| ScoutMode[http://www.scoutmode.com]
| No
| ScoutMode.com
| ScoutMode.com
| Web/Mobile
| Web/Mobile
| Free for Scouts and Parents & $99 a year/Troop
|
| Site/Technology for sale
|-
|-
|Troopkit[http://www.troopkit.com]
|Troopkit[http://www.troopkit.com]
| Yes
|troopkit.com
|troopkit.com
|Web
|Web
|$18/year
|$18 / year
|
|-
|-
| Youth Manage[http://www.youthmanage.com/]
| Youth Manage[http://www.youthmanage.com/]
| No
| Muskrat Software LLC[http://www.muskratsoftware.com/]
| Muskrat Software LLC[http://www.muskratsoftware.com/]
| Web
| Web
| $45/year (standard)
|
| Domain is for sale
|-
|-
| eTrail To Eagle[http://www.etrailtoeagle.com/]
| eTrail To Eagle[http://www.etrailtoeagle.com/]
| No
| eTrailToEagle.com
| eTrailToEagle.com
| Web
| Web
| $19.95 a year
|  
| Domain is for sale
|-
|-
| Scout Soft[http://www.scoutsoft.net/]
| Scout Soft[http://www.scoutsoft.net/]
| No
| SBF Publication Company, Inc.[http://www.scoutsoft.net/sb06000.htm]
| SBF Publication Company, Inc.[http://www.scoutsoft.net/sb06000.htm]
| Desktop
| Desktop
| $59 for new user for 1 year
|  
| Website not responding
|-
|-
| ScoutRoom.net[http://scoutroom.net/]
| ScoutRoom.net[http://scoutroom.net/]
| No
| Scoutroom LLC[http://scoutroom.net/]
| Scoutroom LLC[http://scoutroom.net/]
| Web
| Web
| $49/year
|
| Website not responding
|-
|-
| TroopTrack[http://trooptrack.com/]
| TroopTrack[http://trooptrack.com/]
| Yes
| TroopTrack LLC[http://trooptrack.com/]
| TroopTrack LLC[http://trooptrack.com/]
| Web/Mobile
| Web/Mobile (Android/Apple)
| $99/year
| $10 / month or $99 / year
|
|-
| TroopMaster / PackMaster[http://www.troopmaster.com/]
| Yes
| Troopmaster Software, Inc.[http://www.troopmaster.com/]
| Desktop (Win 7/8/10)
| $49.95 1yr, $64.95 2yr, $79.95 3yr
| Free with Troopmaster Web 2.0
|-
|-
| TroopMaster/PackMaster[http://www.troopmaster.com/]
| TroopMaster Web 2.0 / PackMaster Web 2.0[http://www.troopmaster.com/]
| Yes
| Troopmaster Software, Inc.[http://www.troopmaster.com/]
| Troopmaster Software, Inc.[http://www.troopmaster.com/]
| Desktop/Web/Mobile
| Web/Mobile (Android/Apple/Windows)  
(add-on purchases for Web & Mobile)
| $79.95 1yr, $139.95 2yr, $179.95 3yr
| $44.95/1yr, $59.95/2yr, $69.95/3yr
|
|-
|-
| TroopWebHost[http://www.TroopWebHost.com/]
| TroopWebHost[http://www.TroopWebHost.com/]
| Yes
| Web Host Services LLC[http://www.TroopWebHost.com/]
| Web Host Services LLC[http://www.TroopWebHost.com/]
| Web
| Web
| $99/year
| $109 / year
|
|
|-
|-
| TroopWebHostCS[http://www.TroopWebHostCS.com/]
| TroopWebHostCS[http://www.TroopWebHostCS.com/]
| Yes
| Web Host Services LLC[http://www.TroopWebHost.com/]
| Web Host Services LLC[http://www.TroopWebHost.com/]
| Web
| Web
| $99/year
| $109 / year
|
|-
| TroopSheets[http://www.troopsheets.org/]
| No
| troopsheets@gmail.com
| Web/Mobile
|
| Website not responding
|-
| myPack[https://www.mypack.us/]
| Yes
| SOAR[https://www.mypack.us/company.html]
| Web (+works on Mobile browser)
| $69 (Basic) $89 (Standard) $99 (Advanced) / year
|
|-
| myTroop[https://www.mytroop.us/]
| Yes
| SOAR[https://www.mytroop.us/company.html]
| Web (+works on Mobile browser)
| $69 (Basic) $89 (Standard) $99 (Advanced) / year
|
|-
| crewdiscuss[https://zcrewdiscuss.us/]
| No
| Ten Mile High, LLC[https://zcrewdiscuss.us/index.php/contact/company]
| Web (+works on Mobile browser)
|
| Website not responding
|-
| crewCMS[https://zcrewdiscuss.us/]
| No
| Ten Mile High, LLC[https://zcrewdiscuss.us/index.php/contact/company]
| Web (+works on Mobile browser)
|
| Website not responding
|}
|}
Note: Information pulled from websites and may be incomplete. Not all package levels have all features, so only use this as a guide for more research.


'''Table Explanation'''
'''Table Explanation'''
*''Software'': Name of the application
*''Software'': Name of the application
*''Maintained'': Website active?
*''Maintainer'': Company or group responsible for the application
*''Maintainer'': Company or group responsible for the application
*''Platform'': What does it run on
*''Platform'': What does it run on
*''Cost'': Base pricing information.  (Note, many offer multiple year discounts, renewal, or other forms of discounts.  This is just the base pricing information.)
*''Cost'': Base pricing information.  (Note, many offer multiple year discounts, renewal, or other forms of discounts.  This is just the base pricing information.)
*''Notes'': Extra information available


==Features==
==General Features==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 80%; text-align: center; width: auto;"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 80%; text-align: center; width: auto;"
|-
|-
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! Software
! Software
! Pack/Troop/Crew/Ship
! Pack/Troop/Crew/Ship
! Maintained
! Integrates w/BSA ScoutNet®
! Integrates w/BSA ScoutNet®
! Access By Whole Troop
! Access By Whole Troop
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| Scoutfuture[http://www.scoutfuture.com/]
| Scoutfuture[http://www.scoutfuture.com/]
| troop
| troop
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
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| ScoutMode[http://www.scoutmode.com]
| ScoutMode[http://www.scoutmode.com]
| troop
| troop
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
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| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
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| Scout Manager[http://www.scoutmanager.com/]
| Scout Manager[http://www.scoutmanager.com/]
| pack/troop
| pack/troop
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
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| eTrail To Eagle[http://www.etrailtoeagle.com/]
| eTrail To Eagle[http://www.etrailtoeagle.com/]
| troop
| troop
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
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| Youth Manage[http://www.youthmanage.com/]
| Youth Manage[http://www.youthmanage.com/]
| pack/troop
| pack/troop
| {{no}}
|  
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
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| Scout Soft[http://www.scoutsoft.net/]
| Scout Soft[http://www.scoutsoft.net/]
| troop
| troop
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
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| ScoutRoom.net[http://scoutroom.net/]
| ScoutRoom.net[http://scoutroom.net/]
|  
|  
| {{no}}
|  
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
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| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
|-
| TroopKit [http://www.troopkit.com/]
| troop
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
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| Packmaster[http://troopmaster.com/products/cubscouts/products.aspx]
| Packmaster[http://troopmaster.com/products/cubscouts/products.aspx]
| pack
| pack
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
import/export csv files
import/export csv files
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| PackMaster Web purchase req'd
| PackMaster Web purchase req'd
| PackMaster DotNet purchase req'd for data backup
| PackMaster DotNet purchase req'd for data backup
|-
| TroopMaster Web 2.0[http://troopmaster.com/products/boyscouts/products.aspx]
| troop/crew/ship
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
and text
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
pending
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|{{yes}}
|-
|-
| Troopmaster[http://troopmaster.com/products/boyscouts/products.aspx]
| Troopmaster[http://troopmaster.com/products/boyscouts/products.aspx]
| troop/crew/ship
| troop/crew/ship
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
import/export csv file
import/export csv file
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| TroopWebHost[http://www.TroopWebHost.com/]
| TroopWebHost[http://www.TroopWebHost.com/]
| troop
| troop
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
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| TroopWebHostCS[http://www.TroopWebHostCS.com/]
| TroopWebHostCS[http://www.TroopWebHostCS.com/]
| pack
| pack
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
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| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}  
| {{yes}}  
|
|-
| TroopSheets[http://www.troopsheets.org/]
| troop
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
|
|
|
|
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|
|-
| myPack[https://www.mypack.us/]
| pack
| {{yes}}
|
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|
|
|  
|  
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| myTroop[https://www.mytroop.us/]
| troop
| {{yes}}
|
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|
|
|
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| crewdiscuss[https://zcrewdiscuss.us/]
| troop/crew/ship
| {{no}}
|
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
and Push Notification
|
|
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| crewCMS[https://zcrewdiscuss.us/]
| troop/crew/ship
| {{no}}
|
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
and Push Notification
|
|
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|}
|}


Note: Information pulled from websites and may be incomplete. Not all package levels have all features, so only use this as a guide for more research.


'''Table Explanation'''
'''Table Explanation'''
*''Software'': Name of the application
*''Software'': Name of the application
*''Troop/Pack/Crew/Ship'': Does the software work for and provide specific features for Troops, Packs, Crews, Ships, etc?
*''Troop/Pack/Crew/Ship'': Does the software work for and provide specific features for Troops, Packs, Crews, Ships, etc?
*''Maintained'': Is the website up?
*''Integrates w/BSA ScoutNet®'': Although BSA is no longer offering ''certification'', this software syncs with BSA ScoutNet®.
*''Integrates w/BSA ScoutNet®'': Although BSA is no longer offering ''certification'', this software syncs with BSA ScoutNet®.
*''Access By Whole Troop'': Many times, software is just for troop leaders.  Can the rest of the troop (scouts, parents, etc.) use it?
*''Access By Whole Troop'': Many times, software is just for troop leaders.  Can the rest of the troop (scouts, parents, etc.) use it?
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*''Mobile'': Native iOS/Android mobile app or mobile-enabled website that supports core software functionality
*''Mobile'': Native iOS/Android mobile app or mobile-enabled website that supports core software functionality
*''Desktop'': Stand-alone application installed on individual computer(s)
*''Desktop'': Stand-alone application installed on individual computer(s)
==Groupware Features==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 80%; text-align: center; width: auto;"
|-
! Software
! Leader/Parent Management
! Scout Management
! Group Calendar
! Equipment
! SMS Notifications
! Email Distribution Lists
! File Space
! Ledger
! Links
|-
| Scoutbook[https://www.scoutbook.com]
| Information, Roles, Track Training
| Scout Information, Roles, Track Advancement
| Reoccurring Events (with plugin), RSVP/Registration, Permission Slip, Reminders, Attendance
| No
| Yes
| Predefined Lists
| No
| Full tracking, Online Payment, Reports
| Support [https://help.scoutbook.scouting.org/article-categories/scoutbook/] Community [https://discussions.scouting.org/]
|-
| Scout Manager[http://www.scoutmanager.com/]
| Information, Roles, Track Training & Awards
| Scout Information, Track/Approve Advancement, Define Patrols and Leadership
| Reoccurring Events, RSVP, Reminders, Subscribe to Calendar, Attendance
|
| Yes
| Custom Email Groups, Externally Accessible
| Documents, Photos
| Full tracking, Online Payment, Reports
| Features [http://www.scoutmanager.com/index.html] [http://www.scoutmanager.com/the-case-for-scout-manager.html]
|-
| Troop Track[http://trooptrack.com/]
| Member Permissions
| Member Permissions, Track Achievements
| Reoccurring Events, RSVP/Registration, Reminders, Subscribe to Calendar, Attendance
| Check In/Out
| Yes
| Custom Email Groups
| Documents, Photos
| Full tracking, Online Payment, Reports
| Features [https://trooptrack.com/features] Updates [https://trooptrack.com/product_updates] Training [https://vimeo.com/trooptrack] Community [https://community.trooptrack.com/]
|-
| TroopMaster/PackMaster Web 2.0[http://troopmaster.com/products/boyscouts/products.aspx]
| Leader Information, Roles, Track Training & Awards, Custom Fields
| Scout Information, Track/Approve Advancement, Define Patrols and Leadership, Custom Fields
| Reoccurring Events, RSVP/Registration, Permission Slips, Reminders, Subscribe to Calendar, Attendance
| Tracking
| Yes
| Custom Email Groups, Externally Accessible
| Documents, Photos
| Full tracking, Online Payment, Reports
| Features [https://www.troopmaster.com/whychooseus.html] Training [https://www.youtube.com/user/TroopmasterSoftware/videos]
|-
| TroopKit [http://www.troopkit.com/]
| Information, Roles
| Information, Roles, Patrols, Track Advancement, Track Challenges
| Reoccurring Meetings, Duties, Meals, RSVP/Registration, Permission Slips, Reminders, Add to External Calendar, Attendance
| Library/Gear Tracking
| No
| Custom Email Groups
| No
| Scout Account
| Features [https://www.troopkit.com/features2.php] Manual[https://www.troopkit.com/manual/]
|-
| TroopWebHost[http://www.TroopWebHost.com/]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Training [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKb2RDqw_XFka90Omf-78gw/videos]
|-
| TroopWebHostCS[http://www.TroopWebHostCS.com/]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Training [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKb2RDqw_XFka90Omf-78gw/videos]
|-
| myPack[https://www.mypack.us/]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
| myTroop[https://www.mytroop.us/]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|}
Note: Information pulled from websites and may be incomplete.  Not all package levels have all features, so only use this as a guide for more research.
==Public and Outreach Features==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size: 80%; text-align: center; width: auto;"
|-
! Software
! Public Website for Unit
! Newsletter
! Donation Email Lists
! Fundraising Tracking/Payment
|-
| Scoutbook[https://www.scoutbook.com]
|
|
|
|
|-
| Scout Manager[http://www.scoutmanager.com/]
| Yes
| Only for Unit
|
|
|-
| Troop Track[http://trooptrack.com/]
| Yes
| Only for Unit
|
|
|-
| TroopMaster/PackMaster Web 2.0[http://troopmaster.com/products/boyscouts/products.aspx]
| Yes
| Only for Unit
|
| Sales/Collections
|-
| TroopKit [http://troopkit.com]
| No (only Calendar)
| No
| No
| No
|-
| TroopWebHost[http://www.TroopWebHost.com/]
| Yes
| Only for Unit
|
| Sales/Collections/Payment
|-
| TroopWebHostCS[http://www.TroopWebHostCS.com/]
| Yes
| Only for Unit
|
| Sales/Collections/Payment
|-
| myPack[https://www.mypack.us/]
| Yes
|
|
|
|-
| myTroop[https://www.mytroop.us/]
| Yes
|
|
|
|}
Note: Information pulled from websites and may be incomplete.  Not all package levels have all features, so only use this as a guide for more research.
== Feature Comparison of Currently Maintained Cub Scout Products ==
Note: Information compiled 8/15/2022.  Packmaster provided answers to questions.  Other vendors were unresponsive to a request for information.  Information was gathered through reviews of available demo sites and/or trial software.  Scoutbook was not reviewed because no functional demo site or trial could be located
{| class="wikitable"
|Question
|Category
|Item
|Packmaster
|TroopWebHostCS
|Scout Manager
|ScoutBook
|Troop Track
|-
|10101
|01 General
|Website
|<nowiki>https://www.troopmaster.com/</nowiki>
|<nowiki>http://www.troopwebhostcs.com/</nowiki>
|<nowiki>http://www.scoutmanager.com/</nowiki>
|<nowiki>https://scoutbook.scouting.org/</nowiki>
|<nowiki>https://trooptrack.com/</nowiki>
|-
|10102
|01 General
|Trial Period (Days)
|30
|45
|60
|365
|30
|-
|10103
|01 General
|Generic Demo (Is one available,  URL)
|no
|<nowiki>https://www.troopwebhostcs.org/Pack999Demo/</nowiki>
|<nowiki>http://demo.scoutmanager.com/</nowiki>
|<nowiki>https://help.scoutbook.scouting.org/knowledge-base/scoutbook-demo-environment/</nowiki>
|No
|-
|10201
|02 Finance
|Finance Management Module  Included (list cost if additional)
|Yes,  Additional Purchase required (PackLedger)
|Yes
|Yes
|Yes
|Yes
|-
|10202
|02 Finance
|Collection of Fees and Dues
|yes
|Yes
|
|
|Yes
|-
|10203
|02 Finance
|Fundraising Support
|yes
|Yes
|No
|
|Yes
|-
|10204
|02 Finance
|Receipt Management for  finances
|no
|Yes
|No
|
|Yes
|-
|10205
|02 Finance
|Credit Card Transaction Fees  (issued by software, not from payment gateway)
|no
|No
|Yes
|
|None
|-
|10206
|02 Finance
|Supported Payment Gateways
|Yes  paypal
|Yes  Paypal and Square
|Yes  Paypal
|
|Yes  Paypal, Stripe
|-
|10207
|02 Finance
|digital Collection of  dues from members
|no
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes,  through Scout Accounts
|-
|10208
|02 Finance
|Collect raised funds from  members participating in fundraisers
|
|Manual
|No
|
|Yes  Manual Calculations
|-
|10209
|02 Finance
|Family Accounts (allow families  to carry and draw down pre-paid account)
|no
|Yes  Per member
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10210
|02 Finance
|General Ledger Included (overall  transaction list with Deposits and Withdrawals)
|Yes  through our reports
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10211
|02 Finance
|Workflow for volunteers to  submit receipts for reimbursement
|no
|Yes
|No
|
|No
|-
|10212
|02 Finance
|ability to issue reimbursement  payments to volunteers
|Yes  done through transactions in Ledger
|Yes  Able to Log payment / credit to their Scout Account
|No
|
|Yes
|-
|10213
|02 Finance
|Popcorn Fundraiser Module
|Yes  through the fundraisers
|Yes,  able to load products directly from Trails End
|No
|
|No
|-
|10214
|02 Finance
|Fundraiser product inventory  tracker
|no
|Yes
|No
|
|No
|-
|10215
|02 Finance
|Tracking of Bank Account  Balances
|
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10216
|02 Finance
|Tracking of Bank Statements
|
|No
|No
|
|No
|-
|10301
|03 Events
|Event Management
|yes
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10302
|03 Events
|RSVP Function
|yes
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10303
|03 Events
|Collect Fees for Events
|yes
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10304
|03 Events
|Registration Limits
|yes
|no
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10305
|03 Events
|Event Administrators
|Yes  Write permissions for activiites not specific per event
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10306
|03 Events
|Event Reminders
|yes
|Yes  Manual, Email and SMS
|Yes,  Automated
|
|Yes
|-
|10307
|03 Events
|Event Invitations
|Yes  part of the activity reminder
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10308
|03 Events
|Targeted communications to  members based on RSVP status Not Yet RSVP
|no
|Yes
|No
|
|Yes
|-
|10309
|03 Events
|Targeted communications to  members based on elegibility (age, den membership)
|Yes  email groups based on dens/patrols
|Yes
|Yes
|
|N
|-
|10310
|03 Events
|Targeted communications to  members based on RSVP status Attending
|Yes  an email group filter can be created based on attending
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10311
|03 Events
|Generate Tour Permit NO LONGER  REQUIRED
|
|Yes,  includes drivers and training
|Yes  Only PDF Roster
|
|N
|-
|10312
|03 Events
|Include Virtual Meeting Link
|
|Yes
|Yes  In Body
|
|No
|-
|10313
|03 Events
|Signup list for items to bring
|
|Yes
|No
|
|No
|-
|10314
|03 Events
|Signup Deadline
|
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10315
|03 Events
|Leader Listing
|
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10401
|04 Data Management
|Digital Connection to ScoutNET  (BSA Backend) for Advancement and Rechartering
|Yes  advancement only, BSA no longer supports rechartering through 3rd party  systems
|Yes  Manual File Import /  Export for  Advancement
NO ASSISTANCE FOR RECHARTERING
|Yes  Receive and send advancement info digitally, receive user information
|
|Yes  Manual Imports / Exports
|-
|10402
|04 Data Management
|Digital Connection to ScoutNET  for mid-year membership management
|No BSA no longer supports this  option through 3rd party systems
|Yes  Only Export from Scoutnet into this website
|No
|
|Yes  Manual Imports / Exports
|-
|10403
|04 Data Management
|is it possible to input youth  records into your software that are not yet registered in ScoutNet
|yes
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10404
|04 Data Management
|is it possible to input Adult  records into your software that are not yet registered in ScoutNet
|yes
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10405
|04 Data Management
|Can you merge manually created  person records with their Scoutnet equivlent
|no
|Yes
|
|
|
|-
|10406
|04 Data Management
|Health Form Tracking
|Yes
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10501
|05 Costs
|Annual Cost
|as low as $60/year, probably $80  with desired features
|109
|95
|0
|99
|-
|10502
|05 Costs
|Additional available upgrades
|no
|
|
|
|
|-
|10503
|05 Costs
|Storage costs if any
|none
|
|
|
|
|-
|10601
|06 Access
|Web-Based (desktop software  would not enable multiple users to colaborate)
|yes
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10602
|06 Access
|Mobile App
|yes
|Yes
|
|
|Yes
|-
|10701
|07 Feature Dev
|Active Development (last update  annoucement)
|yes,  updated very frequently, last update released on 08/01/22
|unknown, app updated in 2022
|
|
|Dec-21
|-
|10801
|08 Communication
|Group Email
|yes
|Yes,  Basic Formatting
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10802
|08 Communication
|Group SMS
|Yes  Text via email
|Yes,  Manual
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10803
|08 Communication
|Distribution Group Management  (communicate to all that meet this criteria (age, den, etc))
|yes
|Yes  Manual Group Management
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10804
|08 Communication
|Newsletters
|Yes,  Fully Automated Weekly
|Yes,  Automated
|Yes,  Automated, includes articles and calendar events
|
|Yes,  Automated
|-
|10805
|08 Communication
|Website Development
|Yes  custom web templates available
|Yes
|No
|
|Yes  Simple Webpages, not very good
|-
|10806
|08 Communication
|Pack Forum
|
|Yes
|No
|
|Yes
|-
|10901
|09 Support Model
|Phone
|yes
|No
|No
|
|Yes
|-
|10902
|09 Support Model
|Email
|yes
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10903
|09 Support Model
|Knowledgebase
|Yes  FAQ's and demo videos available through our website
|No
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|10904
|09 Support Model
|User Forums
|no
|No
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|11001
|10 Advancement
|Den Leaders can add advancement
|yes  (you can control this through the permissions in the system)
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|11002
|10 Advancement
|Parents can add advancement
|yes  (you can control this through the permissions in the system)
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|11003
|10 Advancement
|Purchase Lists for recognition
|yes,  through the Court of Honor report
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|11004
|10 Advancement
|Print rank pocket certificate  templates
|yes
|No
|Yes
|Yes
|Yes
|-
|11005
|10 Advancement
|Print Official Advancement  Report
|yes
|Yes  Unofficial
|Yes  Unofficial
|Yes
|Yes
|-
|11101
|11 Attendance
|Event attendence recording
|yes
|Yes
|Yes
|
|Yes
|-
|11102
|11 Attendance
|Tracking of cumulative  achievements (hiking, camping, service hours, etc)
|yes
|Yes,  by event type
|No
|
|Yes
|-
|11201
|12 Photo / Media Management
|Photo Albums
|yes
|Yes
|No
|
|Yes
|-
|11202
|12 Photo / Media Management
|Facial & Content Recognition
|no
|No
|No
|
|Yes,  may not be fully functional
|-
|11301
|13 File Management
|Document Storage
|yes
|Yes
|No
|
|Yes
|-
|11302
|13 File Management
|Photo Storage
|yes
|Yes
|No
|
|Yes,  Photos Only
|-
|11401
|14 Den Leader tools
|Communication to Parents on  completion of steps
|no
|No
|No
|Yes
|No
|-
|11402
|14 Den Leader tools
|Communication to parents on  missed meeting
|no
|No
|No
|Yes
|No
|-
|11403
|14 Den Leader tools
|Meeting Scheduling
|yes
|Yes
|Yes
|Yes
|Yes
|-
|11404
|14 Den Leader tools
|Meeting Preperation
|no
|No
|No
|Yes
|No
|-
|11405
|14 Den Leader tools
|Meeting Attendance
|yes
|Yes
|Yes
|Yes
|Yes
|}


==External links==
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Latest revision as of 03:54, 16 August 2022

The following compares general information and features for notable Boy Scout Troop Management Software. This article is not all-inclusive.

General Information

Beginning 01-Jan-2019, BSA is offering Scoutbook for free to all units. More details are available here.


Software information

Software Maintained Maintainer Platform Cost Notes
Scoutbook[1] Yes BSA Web/Mobile (Android/Apple) Free[2]
Scoutfuture [3] No derek.pruitt@gmail.com Web/Mobile Site/Technology for sale
ScoutManager[4] Yes ScoutManager.com Web $45 (Standard) $65 (Advanced) $99 (Premium) / year
ScoutMode[5] No ScoutMode.com Web/Mobile Site/Technology for sale
Troopkit[6] Yes troopkit.com Web $18 / year
Youth Manage[7] No Muskrat Software LLC[8] Web Domain is for sale
eTrail To Eagle[9] No eTrailToEagle.com Web Domain is for sale
Scout Soft[10] No SBF Publication Company, Inc.[11] Desktop Website not responding
ScoutRoom.net[12] No Scoutroom LLC[13] Web Website not responding
TroopTrack[14] Yes TroopTrack LLC[15] Web/Mobile (Android/Apple) $10 / month or $99 / year
TroopMaster / PackMaster[16] Yes Troopmaster Software, Inc.[17] Desktop (Win 7/8/10) $49.95 1yr, $64.95 2yr, $79.95 3yr Free with Troopmaster Web 2.0
TroopMaster Web 2.0 / PackMaster Web 2.0[18] Yes Troopmaster Software, Inc.[19] Web/Mobile (Android/Apple/Windows) $79.95 1yr, $139.95 2yr, $179.95 3yr
TroopWebHost[20] Yes Web Host Services LLC[21] Web $109 / year
TroopWebHostCS[22] Yes Web Host Services LLC[23] Web $109 / year
TroopSheets[24] No troopsheets@gmail.com Web/Mobile Website not responding
myPack[25] Yes SOAR[26] Web (+works on Mobile browser) $69 (Basic) $89 (Standard) $99 (Advanced) / year
myTroop[27] Yes SOAR[28] Web (+works on Mobile browser) $69 (Basic) $89 (Standard) $99 (Advanced) / year
crewdiscuss[29] No Ten Mile High, LLC[30] Web (+works on Mobile browser) Website not responding
crewCMS[31] No Ten Mile High, LLC[32] Web (+works on Mobile browser) Website not responding

Note: Information pulled from websites and may be incomplete. Not all package levels have all features, so only use this as a guide for more research.

Table Explanation

  • Software: Name of the application
  • Maintained: Website active?
  • Maintainer: Company or group responsible for the application
  • Platform: What does it run on
  • Cost: Base pricing information. (Note, many offer multiple year discounts, renewal, or other forms of discounts. This is just the base pricing information.)
  • Notes: Extra information available

General Features

Software Pack/Troop/Crew/Ship Maintained Integrates w/BSA ScoutNet® Access By Whole Troop Shared Group Calendar Group Email Lists Duty To God Tracking LDS Finances Online Payments Mobile Web Desktop
Scoutfuture[33] troop No No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes
ScoutMode[34] troop No Yes Yes
Scoutbook[35] pack/troop/crew Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No
Scout Manager[36] pack/troop Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
eTrail To Eagle[37] troop No Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes
Youth Manage[38] pack/troop No Yes Yes No No No No
Scout Soft[39] troop No Yes No No No Yes No No
ScoutRoom.net[40] No Yes Yes Yes No No No
Troop Track[41] pack/troop/crew/ship Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
TroopKit [42] troop Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes No
Packmaster[43] pack Yes Yes

import/export csv files

PackMaster Web purchase req'd Yes Yes Yes Yes PackLedger purchase req'd No PackMaster Web purchase req'd PackMaster Web purchase req'd PackMaster DotNet purchase req'd for data backup
TroopMaster Web 2.0[44] troop/crew/ship Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

and text

Yes Yes No

pending

Yes Yes Yes Yes
Troopmaster[45] troop/crew/ship Yes Yes

import/export csv file

TroopMaster Web purchase req'd Yes Yes Yes Yes TroopLedger purchase req'd No TroopMaster Web purchase req'd TroopMaster Web purchase req'd TM DotNet purchase req'd for data backup
TroopWebHost[46] troop Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
TroopWebHostCS[47] pack Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
TroopSheets[48] troop No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes
myPack[49] pack Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
myTroop[50] troop Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
crewdiscuss[51] troop/crew/ship No Yes Yes Yes

and Push Notification

Yes Yes Yes Yes No
crewCMS[52] troop/crew/ship No Yes Yes Yes

and Push Notification

Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Note: Information pulled from websites and may be incomplete. Not all package levels have all features, so only use this as a guide for more research.

Table Explanation

  • Software: Name of the application
  • Troop/Pack/Crew/Ship: Does the software work for and provide specific features for Troops, Packs, Crews, Ships, etc?
  • Maintained: Is the website up?
  • Integrates w/BSA ScoutNet®: Although BSA is no longer offering certification, this software syncs with BSA ScoutNet®.
  • Access By Whole Troop: Many times, software is just for troop leaders. Can the rest of the troop (scouts, parents, etc.) use it?
  • Shared Group Calendar: Is there is a group calendar of events share-able and view-able by the whole troop?
  • Group Email Lists: Does it offer a single address email that can email the whole troop?
  • Duty To God Tracking: Troops across most world religions have these awards
  • LDS: Supports specific LDS scouting requirements
  • Finances: Allows troop to track finances to some level.
  • Online Payments: Allows a Pack/Troop to accept online payments from adults/scouts for activities.
  • Web: Web-based application, accessible from any internet-enabled device
  • Mobile: Native iOS/Android mobile app or mobile-enabled website that supports core software functionality
  • Desktop: Stand-alone application installed on individual computer(s)

Groupware Features

Software Leader/Parent Management Scout Management Group Calendar Equipment SMS Notifications Email Distribution Lists File Space Ledger Links
Scoutbook[53] Information, Roles, Track Training Scout Information, Roles, Track Advancement Reoccurring Events (with plugin), RSVP/Registration, Permission Slip, Reminders, Attendance No Yes Predefined Lists No Full tracking, Online Payment, Reports Support [54] Community [55]
Scout Manager[56] Information, Roles, Track Training & Awards Scout Information, Track/Approve Advancement, Define Patrols and Leadership Reoccurring Events, RSVP, Reminders, Subscribe to Calendar, Attendance Yes Custom Email Groups, Externally Accessible Documents, Photos Full tracking, Online Payment, Reports Features [57] [58]
Troop Track[59] Member Permissions Member Permissions, Track Achievements Reoccurring Events, RSVP/Registration, Reminders, Subscribe to Calendar, Attendance Check In/Out Yes Custom Email Groups Documents, Photos Full tracking, Online Payment, Reports Features [60] Updates [61] Training [62] Community [63]
TroopMaster/PackMaster Web 2.0[64] Leader Information, Roles, Track Training & Awards, Custom Fields Scout Information, Track/Approve Advancement, Define Patrols and Leadership, Custom Fields Reoccurring Events, RSVP/Registration, Permission Slips, Reminders, Subscribe to Calendar, Attendance Tracking Yes Custom Email Groups, Externally Accessible Documents, Photos Full tracking, Online Payment, Reports Features [65] Training [66]
TroopKit [67] Information, Roles Information, Roles, Patrols, Track Advancement, Track Challenges Reoccurring Meetings, Duties, Meals, RSVP/Registration, Permission Slips, Reminders, Add to External Calendar, Attendance Library/Gear Tracking No Custom Email Groups No Scout Account Features [68] Manual[69]
TroopWebHost[70] Training [71]
TroopWebHostCS[72] Training [73]
myPack[74]
myTroop[75]

Note: Information pulled from websites and may be incomplete. Not all package levels have all features, so only use this as a guide for more research.

Public and Outreach Features

Software Public Website for Unit Newsletter Donation Email Lists Fundraising Tracking/Payment
Scoutbook[76]
Scout Manager[77] Yes Only for Unit
Troop Track[78] Yes Only for Unit
TroopMaster/PackMaster Web 2.0[79] Yes Only for Unit Sales/Collections
TroopKit [80] No (only Calendar) No No No
TroopWebHost[81] Yes Only for Unit Sales/Collections/Payment
TroopWebHostCS[82] Yes Only for Unit Sales/Collections/Payment
myPack[83] Yes
myTroop[84] Yes

Note: Information pulled from websites and may be incomplete. Not all package levels have all features, so only use this as a guide for more research.

Feature Comparison of Currently Maintained Cub Scout Products

Note: Information compiled 8/15/2022.  Packmaster provided answers to questions.  Other vendors were unresponsive to a request for information.  Information was gathered through reviews of available demo sites and/or trial software.  Scoutbook was not reviewed because no functional demo site or trial could be located
Question Category Item Packmaster TroopWebHostCS Scout Manager ScoutBook Troop Track
10101 01 General Website https://www.troopmaster.com/ http://www.troopwebhostcs.com/ http://www.scoutmanager.com/ https://scoutbook.scouting.org/ https://trooptrack.com/
10102 01 General Trial Period (Days) 30 45 60 365 30
10103 01 General Generic Demo (Is one available, URL) no https://www.troopwebhostcs.org/Pack999Demo/ http://demo.scoutmanager.com/ https://help.scoutbook.scouting.org/knowledge-base/scoutbook-demo-environment/ No
10201 02 Finance Finance Management Module Included (list cost if additional) Yes, Additional Purchase required (PackLedger) Yes Yes Yes Yes
10202 02 Finance Collection of Fees and Dues yes Yes Yes
10203 02 Finance Fundraising Support yes Yes No Yes
10204 02 Finance Receipt Management for finances no Yes No Yes
10205 02 Finance Credit Card Transaction Fees (issued by software, not from payment gateway) no No Yes None
10206 02 Finance Supported Payment Gateways Yes paypal Yes Paypal and Square Yes Paypal Yes Paypal, Stripe
10207 02 Finance digital Collection of  dues from members no Yes Yes Yes, through Scout Accounts
10208 02 Finance Collect raised funds from members participating in fundraisers Manual No Yes Manual Calculations
10209 02 Finance Family Accounts (allow families to carry and draw down pre-paid account) no Yes Per member Yes Yes
10210 02 Finance General Ledger Included (overall transaction list with Deposits and Withdrawals) Yes through our reports Yes Yes Yes
10211 02 Finance Workflow for volunteers to submit receipts for reimbursement no Yes No No
10212 02 Finance ability to issue reimbursement payments to volunteers Yes done through transactions in Ledger Yes Able to Log payment / credit to their Scout Account No Yes
10213 02 Finance Popcorn Fundraiser Module Yes through the fundraisers Yes, able to load products directly from Trails End No No
10214 02 Finance Fundraiser product inventory tracker no Yes No No
10215 02 Finance Tracking of Bank Account Balances Yes Yes Yes
10216 02 Finance Tracking of Bank Statements No No No
10301 03 Events Event Management yes Yes Yes Yes
10302 03 Events RSVP Function yes Yes Yes Yes
10303 03 Events Collect Fees for Events yes Yes Yes Yes
10304 03 Events Registration Limits yes no Yes Yes
10305 03 Events Event Administrators Yes Write permissions for activiites not specific per event Yes Yes Yes
10306 03 Events Event Reminders yes Yes Manual, Email and SMS Yes, Automated Yes
10307 03 Events Event Invitations Yes part of the activity reminder Yes Yes Yes
10308 03 Events Targeted communications to members based on RSVP status Not Yet RSVP no Yes No Yes
10309 03 Events Targeted communications to members based on elegibility (age, den membership) Yes email groups based on dens/patrols Yes Yes N
10310 03 Events Targeted communications to members based on RSVP status Attending Yes an email group filter can be created based on attending Yes Yes Yes
10311 03 Events Generate Tour Permit NO LONGER REQUIRED Yes, includes drivers and training Yes Only PDF Roster N
10312 03 Events Include Virtual Meeting Link Yes Yes In Body No
10313 03 Events Signup list for items to bring Yes No No
10314 03 Events Signup Deadline Yes Yes Yes
10315 03 Events Leader Listing Yes Yes Yes
10401 04 Data Management Digital Connection to ScoutNET (BSA Backend) for Advancement and Rechartering Yes advancement only, BSA no longer supports rechartering through 3rd party systems Yes Manual File Import /  Export for Advancement

NO ASSISTANCE FOR RECHARTERING

Yes Receive and send advancement info digitally, receive user information Yes Manual Imports / Exports
10402 04 Data Management Digital Connection to ScoutNET for mid-year membership management No BSA no longer supports this option through 3rd party systems Yes Only Export from Scoutnet into this website No Yes Manual Imports / Exports
10403 04 Data Management is it possible to input youth records into your software that are not yet registered in ScoutNet yes Yes Yes Yes
10404 04 Data Management is it possible to input Adult records into your software that are not yet registered in ScoutNet yes Yes Yes Yes
10405 04 Data Management Can you merge manually created person records with their Scoutnet equivlent no Yes
10406 04 Data Management Health Form Tracking Yes Yes Yes Yes
10501 05 Costs Annual Cost as low as $60/year, probably $80 with desired features 109 95 0 99
10502 05 Costs Additional available upgrades no
10503 05 Costs Storage costs if any none
10601 06 Access Web-Based (desktop software would not enable multiple users to colaborate) yes Yes Yes Yes
10602 06 Access Mobile App yes Yes Yes
10701 07 Feature Dev Active Development (last update annoucement) yes, updated very frequently, last update released on 08/01/22 unknown, app updated in 2022 Dec-21
10801 08 Communication Group Email yes Yes, Basic Formatting Yes Yes
10802 08 Communication Group SMS Yes Text via email Yes, Manual Yes Yes
10803 08 Communication Distribution Group Management (communicate to all that meet this criteria (age, den, etc)) yes Yes Manual Group Management Yes Yes
10804 08 Communication Newsletters Yes, Fully Automated Weekly Yes, Automated Yes, Automated, includes articles and calendar events Yes, Automated
10805 08 Communication Website Development Yes custom web templates available Yes No Yes Simple Webpages, not very good
10806 08 Communication Pack Forum Yes No Yes
10901 09 Support Model Phone yes No No Yes
10902 09 Support Model Email yes Yes Yes Yes
10903 09 Support Model Knowledgebase Yes FAQ's and demo videos available through our website No Yes Yes
10904 09 Support Model User Forums no No Yes Yes
11001 10 Advancement Den Leaders can add advancement yes (you can control this through the permissions in the system) Yes Yes Yes
11002 10 Advancement Parents can add advancement yes (you can control this through the permissions in the system) Yes Yes Yes
11003 10 Advancement Purchase Lists for recognition yes, through the Court of Honor report Yes Yes Yes
11004 10 Advancement Print rank pocket certificate templates yes No Yes Yes Yes
11005 10 Advancement Print Official Advancement Report yes Yes Unofficial Yes Unofficial Yes Yes
11101 11 Attendance Event attendence recording yes Yes Yes Yes
11102 11 Attendance Tracking of cumulative achievements (hiking, camping, service hours, etc) yes Yes, by event type No Yes
11201 12 Photo / Media Management Photo Albums yes Yes No Yes
11202 12 Photo / Media Management Facial & Content Recognition no No No Yes, may not be fully functional
11301 13 File Management Document Storage yes Yes No Yes
11302 13 File Management Photo Storage yes Yes No Yes, Photos Only
11401 14 Den Leader tools Communication to Parents on completion of steps no No No Yes No
11402 14 Den Leader tools Communication to parents on missed meeting no No No Yes No
11403 14 Den Leader tools Meeting Scheduling yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
11404 14 Den Leader tools Meeting Preperation no No No Yes No
11405 14 Den Leader tools Meeting Attendance yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

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