WHY IT MATTERS
Most organizations use the wrong tools for intake. When the tool doesn't fit, cases get missed, teams get frustrated, and the people you serve pay the price.
Feature by Feature
Some tools collect data. ALIS manages cases. The difference is everything.
| Capability | ALIS | SurveyMonkey | Google Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose-built for intake management | |||
| Complete case management backend | |||
| Case routing & assignment workflows | |||
| Intake-to-resolution case tracking | |||
| Multi-office / affiliate management | |||
| Granular role-based access control | Limited | ||
| Compliance audit trails | |||
| Data ownership (your org controls your data) | Vendor-hosted | Google owns it | |
| Standalone server instance (not shared multi-tenant) | |||
| Email & letter templates with merge fields | |||
| Scan to Intake via Scan-to-Email | |||
| Organization-specific reporting dashboards | Survey results only | ||
| Dedicated onboarding & data migration support | |||
| Custom workflow development to fit your unique needs | |||
| Built specifically for advocacy & civil rights missions | |||
| Mission-aligned founder support |
The ALIS Difference
When someone submits an intake through a generic tool, your team receives an email. What happens next is entirely up to you — and "up to you" usually means spreadsheets, sticky notes, and hoping nothing gets missed. ALIS treats every submission as the beginning of a managed process. Every intake is logged, routed, assigned, tracked, and audited — so nothing gets overlooked.
See All FeaturesValues Alignment
The organizations you serve deserve a platform that shares their values.
Client data never touches a third-party ad network. Your submissions belong to your organization — period.
No tracking pixels, no behavioral profiling, no data monetization. ALIS respects the dignity of the people your org serves.
Supports multiple languages, pronouns, gender identity, and ethnicity — because representation starts at intake.
Every action is logged and auditable. Show funders, board members, and regulators that your processes are sound.