Software · head to head
Charity Navigator vs Network for Good
The short version
- Only Charity Navigator has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Charity Navigator charity Navigator is a free 501(c)(3) nonprofit service funded by donor donations rather than charging the charities it rates, so it has no vendor pricing model to compare (own about-us page).; Network for Good network for Good is now sold as Bonterra Network for Good, and Bonterra's own fundraising and engagement pricing page publishes no figure for it
- They diverge on capability: Charity Navigator covers Nonprofit ratings, Network for Good covers Online donations.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Charity Navigator and Network for Good actually diverge.
| Attribute | Charity Navigator | Network for Good |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | free | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Founded | 2001 | 2000 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web, Mobile-responsive), 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 Charity Navigator
- Nonprofit ratings
- Financial analysis
- Donor reviews
- Impact metrics
- Fundraising data
- GiveWell
- BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Only in Network for Good
- Online donations
- Donor management
- Peer-to-peer campaigns
- Email marketing
- Analytics
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Salesforce
Both cover
- Web support
- Mobile-responsive support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Charity Navigator
- Business operations
- Productivity
- Automation
Network for Good
- Business operations
- Productivity
- Automation
Both are used for business operations, productivity, automation, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Charity Navigator
- Charity Navigator is a free 501(c)(3) nonprofit service funded by donor donations rather than charging the charities it rates, so it has no vendor pricing model to compare (own about-us page).
Network for Good
- Network for Good is now sold as Bonterra Network for Good, and Bonterra's own fundraising and engagement pricing page publishes no figure for it
Pricing, plan by plan
Charity Navigator
Free- Free ProfileFree
- Nonprofit profile
- Ratings
- Financial data
Network for Good
On request- Essential$70/month
- Online donations
- Donor management
- Professional$150/month
- Peer-to-peer campaigns
- Email marketing
- Reports
Which should you pick?
Choose Charity Navigator if
- You need nonprofit ratings.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want financial analysis.
Choose Network for Good if
- You need online donations.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want donor management.
Questions people ask
- Is Charity Navigator or Network for Good better?
- Neither clearly leads. Charity Navigator starts at Free and Network for Good at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Charity Navigator or Network for Good?
- Charity Navigator has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Charity Navigator and On request for Network for Good.
- Does Charity Navigator or Network for Good run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Mobile-responsive, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Charity Navigator for free?
- Yes. Charity Navigator has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Network for Good starts at On request.
- What is Charity Navigator best used for?
- Charity Navigator is most often used for business operations, productivity, automation.
- What can Charity Navigator do that Network for Good cannot?
- Charity Navigator covers Nonprofit ratings, Financial analysis, Donor reviews, Impact metrics. Network for Good covers Online donations, Donor management, Peer-to-peer campaigns, Email marketing. Both handle Web support, Mobile-responsive support.
Related pages
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