Software · head to head
Donorbox vs Get Connected

Get Connected
Software
Volunteer management and community engagement
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Donorbox has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Donorbox covers Custom donation forms, Get Connected covers Volunteer database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Donorbox and Get Connected actually diverge.
| Attribute | Donorbox | Get Connected |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 2016 | 2008 |
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 Donorbox
- Custom donation forms
- Peer-to-peer fundraising
- Payment processing
- Donor management
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Mailchimp
- Mobile-responsive support
Only in Get Connected
- Volunteer database
- Scheduling
- Communication tools
- Impact tracking
- Reporting
- Google Calendar
- IOS support
Both cover
- Zapier
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Donorbox
- Small to mid-sized nonprofits needing affordable donation processing in 96+ countriesnot Get Connected
- Organisations seeking integrated event ticketing and peer-to-peer fundraisingnot Get Connected
- Multi-channel giving strategies including text-to-give and membership programmesnot Get Connected
Get Connected
- Business operationsnot Donorbox
- Productivitynot Donorbox
- Automationnot Donorbox
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Donorbox
- Standard plan charges 2.95-3.95% platform fee per donation on top of payment processor fees (2.2-2.49% + card processing)
- Premium plan pricing requires contacting sales, not displayed publicly
- Pro plan limited to growing organisations; larger nonprofits must upgrade to Premium with custom pricing
Get Connected
Nothing recorded yet. See the Get Connected review.
Pricing, plan by plan
Donorbox
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Donorbox review.
Get Connected
On request- Essential$80/month
- Volunteer database
- Scheduling
- Advanced$160/month
- Custom reports
- Mobile app
- Advanced features
Which should you pick?
Choose Donorbox if
- You need custom donation forms.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want peer-to-peer fundraising.
Choose Get Connected if
- You need volunteer database.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want scheduling.
Questions people ask
- Is Donorbox or Get Connected better?
- Neither clearly leads. Donorbox starts at Free and Get Connected at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Donorbox or Get Connected?
- Donorbox has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Donorbox and On request for Get Connected.
- Does Donorbox or Get Connected run on more platforms?
- Donorbox runs on Web. Get Connected runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use Donorbox for free?
- Yes. Donorbox has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Get Connected starts at On request.
- What is Donorbox best used for?
- Donorbox is most often used for small to mid-sized nonprofits needing affordable donation processing in 96+ countries, organisations seeking integrated event ticketing and peer-to-peer fundraising, multi-channel giving strategies including text-to-give and membership programmes. Of those, small to mid-sized nonprofits needing affordable donation processing in 96+ countries and organisations seeking integrated event ticketing and peer-to-peer fundraising are not what Get Connected is typically brought in for.
- What can Donorbox do that Get Connected cannot?
- Donorbox covers Custom donation forms, Peer-to-peer fundraising, Payment processing, Donor management. Get Connected covers Volunteer database, Scheduling, Communication tools, Impact tracking. Both handle Zapier, Web support.
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