Sites for Scouts vs Troopmaster
Troopmaster is powerful. Sites for Scouts is modern.
⚡ We Don't Replace Scoutbook — We Complete It
Troopmaster has deep advancement features including auto-credit and BSA rules checking. However, all advancement must still be recorded in Scoutbook for official BSA records, creating duplicate data entry.
Overview
Troopmaster has the largest historical installed base and deep advancement features with auto-credit and rules checking. But it's desktop-first, complex to set up, and doesn't include a website or online payments. If your Advancement Chair loves it, keep it for advancement. Use S4S for everything else.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See how Sites for Scouts and Troopmaster compare across key features.
| Feature | Sites for Scouts | Troopmaster |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Troop Website | Live | Basic |
| Custom Domain | Live | No |
| Event Calendar | Live | Yes |
| Trip Management | Live | Basic |
| 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 | Add-on |
| Online Payments (Stripe) | Live | No |
| ACH Payments | Planned | — |
| Unit Merch Store | Planned | — |
| Automatic Parent Notifications | Coming Soon | No |
| Parent Notification Preferences | Coming Soon | — |
| In-App Messaging | Planned | Yes |
| Collaborative Documents | Planned | No |
| Member Directory | Live | Yes |
| Medical Form Management | Planned | No |
| 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 | 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
- 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
- Desktop-first mentality — not cloud-native
- Complex setup and steep learning curve
- No real troop website
- No online payment processing
- Dated interface
- Advancement duplicates Scoutbook
★ Where Troopmaster Excels
- Largest historical installed base
- Deep advancement with auto-credit and rules checking
- 100+ reports
- Offline desktop access — works without internet
- ScoutNet integration
- Very affordable
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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