Comparison of Boy Scout Troop Management Software

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


General information

Software Maintainer Platform Cost
Scoutbook[1] BSA Web/Mobile/Cloud $10/year or $1/Scout/year
Scoutfuture[2] Scoutfuture.com Web/Mobile/Cloud $55/year, Unlimited, FREE Trial
ScoutManager[3] ScoutManager.com Web/Mobile $45/year, unlimited users/scouts
ScoutMode[4] ScoutMode.com Web/Mobile Free for Scouts and Parents & $99 a year/Troop
Youth Manage[5] Muskrat Software LLC[6] Web $45/year (standard)
eTrail To Eagle[7] eTrailToEagle.com Web $19.95 a year
Scout Soft[8] SBF Publication Company, Inc.[9] Desktop $59 for new user for 1 year
ScoutRoom.net[10] Scoutroom LLC[11] Web $49/year
TroopTrack[12] TroopTrack LLC[13] Web $99/year
Troopmaster[14] Troopmaster Software, Inc.[15] Desktop $39.95 for new user for 1 year
TroopWebHost[16] Web Host Services LLC[17] Web $99/year
TroopWebHostCS[18] Web Host Services LLC[19] Web $99/year

Table Explanation

  • Software: Name of the application
  • 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.)

Features

Software Troop or Pack Integrates w/BSA ScoutNet® Access By Whole Troop Shared Group Calendar Group Email Lists Duty To God Tracking Finances Online Payments Mobile
Scoutfuture[20] troop No Yes Yes Yes No No No
ScoutMode[21] troop Yes Yes
Scoutbook[22] Both Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Scout Manager[23] Both Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
eTrail To Eagle[24] troop Yes Yes No Yes Yes No No Yes
Youth Manage[25] both Yes Yes No No No No
Scout Soft[26] troop Yes No No No Yes No No
ScoutRoom.net[27] Yes Yes Yes No No No
Troop Track[28] troop Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Troopmaster[29] troop Web Purchase Yes Yes Yes TroopLedger Purchase No
TroopWebHost[30] troop Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
TroopWebHostCS[31] pack Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes


Table Explanation

  • Software: Name of the application
  • Troop/Pack: Does the software work for and provide specific features for Troops, Packs, Crews, etc?
  • 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
  • Finances: Allows troop to track finances to some level.
  • Online Payments: Allows a Pack/Troop to accept online payments from adults/scouts for activities.
  • Mobile: Native iOS/Android mobile app or mobile enabled software that supports core software functionality

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