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Bloomerang vs Zeffy

Bloomerang logo

Bloomerang

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Donor relationship management for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zeffy logo

Zeffy

Nonprofit & Fundraising

100% free fundraising platform for nonprofits

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Zeffy 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; Zeffy 100% free for nonprofits with no platform or transaction fees; the vendor is funded instead by an optional donor contribution added at checkout that is never required, so nonprofits keep 100% of what they raise
  • They diverge on capability: Bloomerang covers Donor database management, Zeffy covers Donation forms.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bloomerang and Zeffy actually diverge.

Attributes where Bloomerang and Zeffy differ
AttributeBloomerangZeffy
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
Founded20122019

Identical on both: platforms (Web, IOS, Android), 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
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Google Drive

Only in Zeffy

  • Donation forms
  • Event ticketing
  • Membership management
  • Peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Recurring donations
  • Zapier
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Both cover

  • Mailchimp
  • 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 Zeffy
  • Tracking constituent records, donations and volunteer activitynot Zeffy

Zeffy

No use cases recorded yet. See the Zeffy 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

Zeffy

  • 100% free for nonprofits with no platform or transaction fees; the vendor is funded instead by an optional donor contribution added at checkout that is never required, so nonprofits keep 100% of what they raise

Pricing, plan by plan

Bloomerang

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

Zeffy

Free
  • Free ForeverFree
    • Unlimited donations
    • Ticketing
    • Memberships

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 Zeffy if

  • You need donation forms.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want event ticketing.
Zeffy review

Questions people ask

Is Bloomerang or Zeffy better?
Neither clearly leads. Bloomerang starts at On request and Zeffy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bloomerang or Zeffy?
Zeffy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Bloomerang and Free for Zeffy.
Does Bloomerang or Zeffy run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, IOS, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Zeffy for free?
Yes. Zeffy 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 Zeffy is typically brought in for.
What can Bloomerang do that Zeffy cannot?
Bloomerang covers Donor database management, Donation tracking, Relationship tracking, Task management. Zeffy covers Donation forms, Event ticketing, Membership management, Peer-to-peer fundraising. Both handle Mailchimp, Web support, IOS support, Android support.
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