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Bloomerang vs MobileCause

Bloomerang logo

Bloomerang

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Donor relationship management for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MobileCause logo

MobileCause

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Mobile and text fundraising platform

From
$250/month
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; MobileCause custom pricing model lacks transparency, making cost forecasting difficult for nonprofits
  • They diverge on capability: Bloomerang covers Donor database management, MobileCause covers SMS fundraising.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bloomerang and MobileCause actually diverge.

Attributes where Bloomerang and MobileCause differ
AttributeBloomerangMobileCause
Starting priceOn request$250/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb, Mobile
Founded20122009

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofit & Fundraising).

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
  • PayPal
  • Mailchimp
  • Google Drive

Only in MobileCause

  • SMS fundraising
  • Mobile app creation
  • Event fundraising tools
  • Peer-to-peer campaigns
  • Twilio
  • Salesforce
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Stripe
  • Web support
  • IOS support
  • Android 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 MobileCause
  • Tracking constituent records, donations and volunteer activitynot MobileCause

MobileCause

  • Business operationsnot Bloomerang
  • Productivitynot Bloomerang
  • Automationnot 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

MobileCause

  • Custom pricing model lacks transparency, making cost forecasting difficult for nonprofits
  • Limited customization options for organizations with unique branding needs
  • Integration with payment processors requires additional setup and fees

Pricing, plan by plan

Bloomerang

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

MobileCause

$250/month

No published plan breakdown. See the MobileCause 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 MobileCause if

  • You need sms fundraising.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want mobile app creation.
MobileCause review

Questions people ask

Is Bloomerang or MobileCause better?
Neither clearly leads. Bloomerang starts at On request and MobileCause at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bloomerang or MobileCause?
Bloomerang starts at On request and MobileCause at $250/month.
Does Bloomerang or MobileCause run on more platforms?
Bloomerang runs on Web, IOS, Android. MobileCause runs on Web, 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 MobileCause is typically brought in for.
What can Bloomerang do that MobileCause cannot?
Bloomerang covers Donor database management, Donation tracking, Relationship tracking, Task management. MobileCause covers SMS fundraising, Mobile app creation, Event fundraising tools, Peer-to-peer campaigns. Both handle Stripe, Web support, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

MobileCause: What is the pricing structure?

MobileCause does not publicly list per-user pricing. Custom pricing starts around $250/month for SMBs and scales based on organization size and feature requirements.

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