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Bloomerang vs GiveWP

Bloomerang logo

Bloomerang

Software

Donor relationship management for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GiveWP logo

GiveWP

Software

WordPress donation plugin for nonprofits

From
$199/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; GiveWP recurring donations and fee recovery only available in Pro and Elite tiers; Essentials tier ($199/year) limited to one-time donations
  • They diverge on capability: Bloomerang covers Donor database management, GiveWP covers Donation forms.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bloomerang and GiveWP actually diverge.

Attributes where Bloomerang and GiveWP differ
AttributeBloomerangGiveWP
Starting priceOn request$199/year
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWordPress plugin (self-hosted on WordPress sites)

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2012).

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 GiveWP

  • Donation forms
  • Recurring donations
  • Donor management
  • Fundraising campaigns
  • Zapier
  • WordPress 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 GiveWP
  • Tracking constituent records, donations and volunteer activitynot GiveWP

GiveWP

  • WordPress-hosted nonprofits managing donors with self-hosted data (no third-party donor database)not Bloomerang
  • Organisations needing text-to-give and multi-gateway payment processing (Stripe, PayPal, Square, Apple Pay, Google Pay)not 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

GiveWP

  • Recurring donations and fee recovery only available in Pro and Elite tiers; Essentials tier ($199/year) limited to one-time donations
  • Email marketing integrations (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Salesforce) require Pro tier or higher
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising only available in Elite tier ($599/year); not in lower tiers

Pricing, plan by plan

Bloomerang

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

GiveWP

$199/year

No published plan breakdown. See the GiveWP 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 GiveWP if

  • You need donation forms.
  • You work on WordPress plugin (self-hosted on WordPress sites).
  • You also want recurring donations.
GiveWP review

Questions people ask

Is Bloomerang or GiveWP better?
Neither clearly leads. Bloomerang starts at On request and GiveWP at $199/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bloomerang or GiveWP?
Bloomerang starts at On request and GiveWP at $199/year.
Does Bloomerang or GiveWP run on more platforms?
Bloomerang runs on Web, IOS, Android. GiveWP runs on WordPress plugin (self-hosted on WordPress sites).
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 GiveWP is typically brought in for.
What can Bloomerang do that GiveWP cannot?
Bloomerang covers Donor database management, Donation tracking, Relationship tracking, Task management. GiveWP covers Donation forms, Recurring donations, Donor management, Fundraising campaigns. Both handle Stripe, PayPal, Mailchimp, Web support.
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