Usability
On of Makerble’s current clients previously used Lamplight. They switched to Makerble because they found Lamplight’s UX to be clunky and not intuitive, and thought it uses less understandable terminology.
Makerble, on the other hand, is modelled after social media platforms. This means that most staff and volunteers find it easier to use than other platforms because it already feels familiar which makes it more intuitive to navigate.
Lamplight only offer 1-way SMS messaging. Makerble allows you to send a receive SMS messages and emails all on the same platform.
Lamplight does not have an offline mobile app. Makerble’s mobile app allows you to continue data collection on the go, if you are doing work out in the community, for example. Being able to access Makerble offline and on the go had been particularly helpful for our clients that work in remote areas.
Data collection and reporting
Lamplight allows you to create and send out surveys, but you have to create all your surveys from scratch. You can also create your own unique surveys on Makerble, but we save you time by having a library of frequently used surveys from a range of industries available to use.
Both on Lamplight and Makerble you can create visual impact reports. But only Makerble has built in functions that help your impact be seen. For example, once you’ve created an Impact Board you can embed it on your website and add a donation button. This allows donors to see specifics about your impact.