Sites for Scouts vs TroopTrack
TroopTrack was built in 2012. Sites for Scouts is built for today.
⚡ We Don't Replace Scoutbook — We Complete It
TroopTrack includes advancement tracking, but since every troop must also use Scoutbook for official BSA records, this means entering advancement data twice. Sites for Scouts avoids this by letting Scoutbook handle advancement entirely.
Overview
TroopTrack is a solid, full-featured tool — but it was designed over a decade ago. It doesn't include a real troop website, uses PayPal instead of Stripe, and the parent-facing experience feels outdated. Plus, its advancement tracking duplicates Scoutbook, creating double data entry.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See how Sites for Scouts and TroopTrack compare across key features.
| Feature | Sites for Scouts | TroopTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Troop Website | Live | Basic |
| Custom Domain | Live | No |
| Event Calendar | Live | Yes |
| Trip Management | Live | Basic |
| Trip Signup & Approval | Live | Yes |
| Trip Pricing / Per-Scout Charges | Live | Yes |
| Committee Meeting Management | Coming Soon | No |
| Attendance Tracking | Planned | Yes |
| iCal / Calendar Sync | Planned | Yes |
| Service Hours Tracking | Planned | Yes |
| Scout Financial Ledger | Live | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Collaborative Documents | Planned | No |
| Member Directory | Live | Yes |
| Medical Form Management | Planned | Yes |
| Photo Galleries | Planned | Yes |
| 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 | No |
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
- Event calendar
- No real custom website
- No Stripe payment processing
Honest Comparison
We believe in transparency. Here's where each platform excels.
✓ Where Sites for Scouts Wins
- Dated user interface — designed in 2012
- No real custom troop website (basic page only)
- PayPal only — no Stripe payments
- Advancement tracking duplicates Scoutbook (double entry)
- Parent-facing experience feels old
★ Where TroopTrack Excels
- Mature, full-featured platform with years of refinement
- Supports BSA, AHG, Trail Life, and Girl Scouts
- Built-in advancement tracking (though duplicates Scoutbook)
- Mobile app available
- Lower price point at $99/year
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
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