Sites for Scouts vs Scoutbook
We don't replace Scoutbook — we complete it.
⚡ We Don't Replace Scoutbook — We Complete It
Every BSA unit is required to use Scoutbook as the official system of record for advancement. Scoutbook includes advancement tracking that duplicates Scoutbook, meaning double data entry for every rank, merit badge, and camping night. Sites for Scouts focuses on what Scoutbook doesn't do — websites, finances, trip management, and communication — so you never enter the same data twice.
Overview
Scoutbook is the BSA's official tool for advancement tracking. Sites for Scouts handles everything Scoutbook doesn't — your website, finances, trip management, and communication. Use both together. Zero duplicate data entry.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See how Sites for Scouts and Scoutbook compare across key features.
| Feature | Sites for Scouts | Scoutbook |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Troop Website | Live | No |
| Custom Domain | Live | No |
| Event Calendar | Live | Basic |
| Trip Management | Live | No |
| Trip Signup & Approval | Live | No |
| Trip Pricing / Per-Scout Charges | Live | No |
| Committee Meeting Management | Coming Soon | No |
| Attendance Tracking | Planned | Yes |
| iCal / Calendar Sync | Planned | No |
| Service Hours Tracking | Planned | Yes |
| Scout Financial Ledger | Live | No |
| Online Payments (Stripe) | Live | No |
| ACH Payments | Planned | — |
| Unit Merch Store | Planned | — |
| Automatic Parent Notifications | Coming Soon | Basic |
| Parent Notification Preferences | Coming Soon | — |
| In-App Messaging | Planned | Basic |
| Collaborative Documents | Planned | No |
| Member Directory | Live | Yes |
| Medical Form Management | Planned | No |
| Photo Galleries | Planned | No |
| Cub Scout Pack Support | Live | Yes |
| Scouts BSA Troop Support | Live | Yes |
| Multi-Unit Support (Venturing, Sea Scouts) | Planned | Yes |
| Mobile App | Planned | Yes |
| Advancement Tracking | Not Included | Yes |
| BSA ScoutNet Integration | Not Included | Yes |
Unit Types Supported
- Cub Scouts
- Scouts BSA
- Venturing (coming)
- Sea Scouts (coming)
- Explorers (coming)
- Cub Scouts
- Scouts BSA
- Venturing
- Sea Scouts
Pricing Comparison
- Custom troop website + domain
- Financial ledger + Stripe payments
- Trip management + signup workflows
- Member directory + communication
- Works alongside Scoutbook
- Advancement tracking (duplicates Scoutbook)
- Member directory
- No real custom website
- No Stripe payment processing
- No trip management
- No financial ledger
Honest Comparison
We believe in transparency. Here's where each platform excels.
✓ Where Sites for Scouts Wins
- No troop website
- No financial tracking or payment processing
- No trip management or event signup workflows
- Clunky, dated user interface
- Limited communication tools
- Frequent complaints about usability on scouting forums
★ Where Scoutbook Excels
- Free — no cost ever
- Official BSA tool — advancement is the system of record
- ScoutNet integration for council reporting
- Required for Eagle advancement verification
- Supports all BSA unit types
Who Should Choose Sites for Scouts?
- Troops and packs that want one platform instead of 3-5 tools
- Units that need a real, professional website on their own domain
- Treasurers tired of spreadsheets and manual payment tracking
- Leaders who want trip signup, approval, and billing to work automatically
- Anyone who already uses Scoutbook and doesn't want to enter advancement data twice
Ready to simplify your troop management?
One platform for your website, finances, trips, and communication. Works alongside Scoutbook — no double entry, no extra tools. Start your free 30-day trial today.
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