Nonprofit & Fundraising · head to head
Donorbox vs Network for Good
Donorbox
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Online fundraising platform for nonprofits
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Network for Good
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Fundraising software for nonprofits
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Donorbox has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Donorbox standard plan charges 2.95-3.95% platform fee per donation on top of payment processor fees (2.2-2.49% + card processing); 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: Donorbox covers Custom donation forms, Network for Good covers Online donations.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Donorbox and Network for Good actually diverge.
| Attribute | Donorbox | Network for Good |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Mobile-responsive |
| Founded | 2016 | 2000 |
Identical on both: 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 Donorbox
- Custom donation forms
- Peer-to-peer fundraising
- Payment processing
- Zapier
Only in Network for Good
- Online donations
- Peer-to-peer campaigns
- Email marketing
- Analytics
- Salesforce
Both cover
- Donor management
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Mailchimp
- Web support
- Mobile-responsive 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 Network for Good
- Organisations seeking integrated event ticketing and peer-to-peer fundraisingnot Network for Good
- Multi-channel giving strategies including text-to-give and membership programmesnot Network for Good
Network for Good
- 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
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
Donorbox
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Donorbox review.
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 Donorbox if
- You need custom donation forms.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want peer-to-peer fundraising.
Choose Network for Good if
- You need online donations.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want peer-to-peer campaigns.
Questions people ask
- Is Donorbox or Network for Good better?
- Neither clearly leads. Donorbox 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, Donorbox or Network for Good?
- Donorbox has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Donorbox and On request for Network for Good.
- Does Donorbox or Network for Good run on more platforms?
- Donorbox runs on Web. Network for Good runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- Can I use Donorbox for free?
- Yes. Donorbox has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Network for Good 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 Network for Good is typically brought in for.
- What can Donorbox do that Network for Good cannot?
- Donorbox covers Custom donation forms, Peer-to-peer fundraising, Payment processing, Zapier. Network for Good covers Online donations, Peer-to-peer campaigns, Email marketing, Analytics. Both handle Donor management, Stripe, PayPal, Mailchimp.