Software · head to head
Bloomerang vs DonorPerfect
Bloomerang
Software
Donor relationship management for nonprofits
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- 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; DonorPerfect the pricing page publishes only a 'starting at $99/month' figure and asks for a custom quote for the Core, Plus and Pro tiers
- They diverge on capability: Bloomerang covers Donor database management, DonorPerfect covers Donor database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bloomerang and DonorPerfect actually diverge.
| Attribute | Bloomerang | DonorPerfect |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android | Web, Desktop, Mobile |
| Founded | 2012 | 1995 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Mailchimp
- Google Drive
Only in DonorPerfect
- Donor database
- Campaign management
- Event management
- Grant tracking
- Financial reporting
- QuickBooks
- Salesforce
- Constant Contact
Both cover
- 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 DonorPerfect
- Tracking constituent records, donations and volunteer activitynot DonorPerfect
DonorPerfect
- Donor management and gift tracking for small and mid sized nonprofitsnot Bloomerang
- Running online donation, event and membership forms tied to a donor databasenot 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
DonorPerfect
- The pricing page publishes only a 'starting at $99/month' figure and asks for a custom quote for the Core, Plus and Pro tiers
- QuickBooks integration, crowdfunding, moves management, batch gift entry and ReadySetAuction are all withheld from the entry Core tier
- Custom API access is available only on the top Pro tier
- Enterprise direct mail segmentation and enterprise reports and graphs are Pro tier only
- Scheduled reports are capped at 5 on Plus and 100 on Pro, and are unavailable on Core
- Phone support is Pro tier only; Core and Plus get chat support
- The bundled Constant Contact account is the Lite version on Core
Pricing, plan by plan
Bloomerang
On request- Basic$60/month
- Basic donor database
- Email marketing
- Premium$150/month
- Advanced analytics
- Volunteer management
- Mobile app
DonorPerfect
On request- Express$80/month
- Donor database
- Gift tracking
- Professional$175/month
- Campaign management
- Grant tracking
- Prospect research
Which should you pick?
Choose Bloomerang if
- You need donor database management.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want donation tracking.
Choose DonorPerfect if
- You need donor database.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want campaign management.
Questions people ask
- Is Bloomerang or DonorPerfect better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bloomerang starts at On request and DonorPerfect at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Bloomerang or DonorPerfect?
- Bloomerang starts at On request and DonorPerfect at On request.
- Does Bloomerang or DonorPerfect run on more platforms?
- Bloomerang runs on Web, IOS, Android. DonorPerfect runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- 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 DonorPerfect is typically brought in for.
- What can Bloomerang do that DonorPerfect cannot?
- Bloomerang covers Donor database management, Donation tracking, Relationship tracking, Task management. DonorPerfect covers Donor database, Campaign management, Event management, Grant tracking. Both handle Web support.