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Bloomerang vs Donorbox

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Bloomerang

Software

Donor relationship management for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Donorbox

Software

Online fundraising platform for nonprofits

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Donorbox has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bloomerang pricing is based on the number of constituent records tracked, so the bill grows with the database rather than with usage; Donorbox standard plan charges 2.95-3.95% platform fee per donation on top of payment processor fees (2.2-2.49% + card processing)
  • They diverge on capability: Bloomerang covers Donor database management, Donorbox covers Custom donation forms.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bloomerang and Donorbox actually diverge.

Attributes where Bloomerang and Donorbox differ
AttributeBloomerangDonorbox
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20122016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bloomerang

  • Donor database management
  • Donation tracking
  • Relationship tracking
  • Task management
  • Google Drive
  • IOS support
  • Android support

Only in Donorbox

  • Custom donation forms
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Payment processing
  • Donor management
  • Zapier
  • Mobile-responsive support

Both cover

  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Mailchimp
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bloomerang

  • Donor management and fundraising for nonprofit organisationsnot Donorbox
  • Tracking constituent records, donations and volunteer activitynot Donorbox

Donorbox

  • Small to mid-sized nonprofits needing affordable donation processing in 96+ countriesnot Bloomerang
  • Organisations seeking integrated event ticketing and peer-to-peer fundraisingnot Bloomerang
  • Multi-channel giving strategies including text-to-give and membership programmesnot Bloomerang

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bloomerang

  • Pricing is based on the number of constituent records tracked, so the bill grows with the database rather than with usage
  • The all in one Giving Platform starts at $242 a month billed annually
  • The products are sold separately, with Fundraising from $40 a month, CRM from $125 and Volunteer from $119, so a full stack means stacking subscriptions
  • Every published price is a starting figure billed annually, with exact cost requiring a sales conversation

Donorbox

  • Standard plan charges 2.95-3.95% platform fee per donation on top of payment processor fees (2.2-2.49% + card processing)
  • Premium plan pricing requires contacting sales, not displayed publicly
  • Pro plan limited to growing organisations; larger nonprofits must upgrade to Premium with custom pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

Bloomerang

On request
  • Basic$60/month
    • Basic donor database
    • Email marketing
  • Premium$150/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Volunteer management
    • Mobile app

Donorbox

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Donorbox review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bloomerang if

  • You need donor database management.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want donation tracking.
Bloomerang review

Choose Donorbox if

  • You need custom donation forms.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want peer-to-peer fundraising.
Donorbox review

Questions people ask

Is Bloomerang or Donorbox better?
Neither clearly leads. Bloomerang starts at On request and Donorbox at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bloomerang or Donorbox?
Donorbox has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Bloomerang and Free for Donorbox.
Does Bloomerang or Donorbox run on more platforms?
Bloomerang runs on Web, IOS, Android. Donorbox runs on Web.
Can I use Donorbox for free?
Yes. Donorbox has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bloomerang starts at On request.
What is Bloomerang best used for?
Bloomerang is most often used for donor management and fundraising for nonprofit organisations, tracking constituent records, donations and volunteer activity. Of those, donor management and fundraising for nonprofit organisations and tracking constituent records, donations and volunteer activity are not what Donorbox is typically brought in for.
What can Bloomerang do that Donorbox cannot?
Bloomerang covers Donor database management, Donation tracking, Relationship tracking, Task management. Donorbox covers Custom donation forms, Peer-to-peer fundraising, Payment processing, Donor management. Both handle Stripe, PayPal, Mailchimp, Web support.
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