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Bloomerang vs Postmark

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Bloomerang

Software

Donor relationship management for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Postmark

Software

No hidden fees, no guesswork. Just the features you need, at a price that makes sense

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Postmark 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; Postmark free tier caps at 100 emails per month with no overages allowed

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bloomerang and Postmark actually diverge.

Attributes where Bloomerang and Postmark differ
AttributeBloomerangPostmark
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IOS, AndroidWeb
Founded2012Unknown

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
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Mailchimp
  • Google Drive

Only in Postmark

Nothing recorded that Bloomerang does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Bloomerang

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

Postmark

No use cases recorded yet. See the Postmark review.

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

Postmark

  • Free tier caps at 100 emails per month with no overages allowed
  • Basic plan ($15/mo) includes 10,000 emails then charges $1.80 per 1,000 extra; Pro and Platform tiers have their own lower per-1,000 overage rates ($1.30 and $1.20), so cost scales per email beyond the included volume
  • Custom high-volume pricing above the published tiers requires contacting sales

Pricing, plan by plan

Bloomerang

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

Postmark

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Postmark 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 Postmark if

  • You want to start without paying.
Postmark review

Questions people ask

Is Bloomerang or Postmark better?
Neither clearly leads. Bloomerang starts at On request and Postmark at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bloomerang or Postmark?
Postmark has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Bloomerang and Free for Postmark.
Does Bloomerang or Postmark run on more platforms?
Bloomerang runs on Web, IOS, Android. Postmark runs on Web.
Can I use Postmark for free?
Yes. Postmark 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 Postmark is typically brought in for.
What can Bloomerang do that Postmark cannot?
Bloomerang covers Donor database management, Donation tracking, Relationship tracking, Task management.
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