Full Turnout does everything SignUpGenius does — event creation, public shift signups, no-account volunteer flow — completely free, forever. And unlike SignUpGenius, even the free tier gives volunteers access to verified community service letters for NHS, college applications, and scholarship programs.
The core signup functionality — event creation, public shift pages, no-account volunteer flow — is free on Full Turnout forever. SignUpGenius charges $360–$720/yr for the same. Hour tracking and enforcement are $299/yr if you need them.
SignUpGenius was designed for one-off event signups. Full Turnout is built for programs where every family owes hours per player, per season — and a family with three kids on the roster has three separate requirements, each tracked independently.
SignUpGenius can't generate letters at all. Full Turnout lets volunteers request a signed PDF verification letter at any time — available even on the free plan. Each letter has a unique public URL so NHS chapters, colleges, and scholarship programs can confirm it's authentic. Volunteers pay $10 per letter; the org pays nothing.
SignUpGenius tracks who signed up. Full Turnout tracks whether families have met their hour requirement per player, sends automated reminders to those falling behind, and gives coordinators a real-time dashboard showing exactly where every family stands. Multiple admins with role-based access included.
| Feature | Full Turnout | SignUpGenius |
|---|---|---|
Annual price SignUpGenius charges per organizer, per tier. Basic signups are free on Full Turnout — forever. | $299/yr (hour tracking + accountability) · Free forever (basic signups) | $360–$720/yr |
Free trial for paid features | 45 days, no credit card | Free tier (limited) |
Create events and shift signups — free Core signup functionality is free on both platforms with no time limit | ||
Zero-friction public signups (no volunteer account) | ||
Roles, slots, and waitlist management | ||
Volunteer roster | ||
Per-player hour requirements Track hours owed per player — paid feature | ||
Family → player hierarchy One family can have multiple players with separate requirements | ||
Verifiable community service letters Available on all plans including free. Volunteers pay $10/letter; org pays nothing. Unique public URL makes each letter independently verifiable. | ✓ Free tier | |
QR code check-in / check-out | ||
Automatic hour crediting Hours log automatically when a volunteer checks in or is marked attended | ||
Volunteer deposit collection Stripe or Venmo — auto-refund on compliance, forfeit at season close | ||
Background check information collection | ||
Waiver collection at signup | ||
Self-service family registration | ||
Volunteer portal (hours, signups, letters) | ||
Season management + rollover | ||
Bulk shift creation | ||
Waitlist auto-promotion | ||
Multi-admin with roles | ||
White-label / custom domain | ||
Mobile-optimized sideline view |
SignUpGenius pricing and features based on public information as of May 2026. Verify current pricing at signupgenius.com. Full Turnout $299/yr includes all features.
SignUpGenius is excellent for simple one-off signups with no hour-tracking component — school field trip chaperones, office potluck sign-ups, church volunteer days. If you don't need per-player hour requirements, verifiable records, or deposit collection, it may be all you need.
Full Turnout is built for programs where keeping families accountable matters — where families owe a specific number of hours, coordinators need to track it, and there are real consequences (forfeited deposits, required documentation for NHS or court programs). Every volunteer gets a personal portal link for viewing hours, upcoming shifts, and requesting letters — no account or password needed.
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