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What It Is

SOAR Online is an all-in-one online management platform for Scouting organizations. Its products are divided into MyTroop, MyPack, and MyGroup, serving Scouts BSA Troops, Cub Scout Packs, and other groups respectively. It is not a general-purpose enterprise collaboration suite; instead, it is built around the day-to-day operations of Scout units, bringing websites, calendars, email, files, and member rosters together in one hosted system.

Core Features and Integrations

Core modules include no-code website building, with support for standard templates, custom pages, public or members-only pages, and vanity domains. The calendar supports one-time and recurring events, automatic announcements and reminders, and synchronization with Google, Outlook, or other calendar platforms. The email module can create mailing lists and aliases for mass notifications, newsletters, and messages targeted at specific subgroups. The file area is used to centrally store photos, forms, PDFs, and documents. The roster module can maintain contact information for members, leaders, and parents, and sync badges, awards, and advancement records with BSA Scoutbook.

Pricing and Trial

SOAR uses an annual subscription model: Basic is $69/year, Standard is $89/year, and Advanced is $99/year, with Advanced marked as the most popular plan. The main differences between plans are custom pages, subgroups, individual member accounts, email aliases/lists, and file storage capacity, with storage limits ranging from 160MB to 360MB. The platform offers a 30-day free trial, and trial sites include the full feature set.

Pros and Cons

Its strengths are its focused use case, low price, and low learning curve, making it suitable for non-technical administrators who need to quickly maintain an organization website, events, and communications. Its Scouting background and experience serving multiple U.S. units since 2005 also add credibility in this vertical scenario. Limitations include its narrow scope and modest file storage capacity; the available text does not disclose details on APIs, mobile apps, security compliance, payment methods, or fine-grained permissions.

Who It’s For and Access from China

SOAR is suitable for U.S. Scout troops, Cub Scout Packs, and similar small community organizations. It is not a good fit for businesses that need complex approvals, project management, CRM, or China-localized collaboration. Access from China is not described in the available text, and payment methods are also not disclosed. For use in China, more practical alternatives may include WeCom, Feishu, or DingTalk combined with cloud storage, calendars, and forms, or general-purpose tools such as Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.