Software · head to head
DonorPerfect vs Funraise
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Funraise
Software
Nonprofit fundraising and donor management with revenue-based free tier
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The short version
- Only Funraise has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: DonorPerfect the pricing page publishes only a 'starting at $99/month' figure and asks for a custom quote for the Core, Plus and Pro tiers; Funraise free plan is restricted to organizations raising under $1 million annually and carries a 5% platform fee on top of processing fees, as of August 2026
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which DonorPerfect and Funraise actually diverge.
| Attribute | DonorPerfect | Funraise |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Mobile | Web |
| Founded | 1995 | Unknown |
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 DonorPerfect
- Donor database
- Campaign management
- Event management
- Grant tracking
- Financial reporting
- QuickBooks
- Salesforce
- Constant Contact
Only in Funraise
Nothing recorded that DonorPerfect does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
DonorPerfect
- Donor management and gift tracking for small and mid sized nonprofitsnot Funraise
- Running online donation, event and membership forms tied to a donor databasenot Funraise
Funraise
No use cases recorded yet. See the Funraise review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
DonorPerfect
- The pricing page publishes only a 'starting at $99/month' figure and asks for a custom quote for the Core, Plus and Pro tiers
- QuickBooks integration, crowdfunding, moves management, batch gift entry and ReadySetAuction are all withheld from the entry Core tier
- Custom API access is available only on the top Pro tier
- Enterprise direct mail segmentation and enterprise reports and graphs are Pro tier only
- Scheduled reports are capped at 5 on Plus and 100 on Pro, and are unavailable on Core
- Phone support is Pro tier only; Core and Plus get chat support
- The bundled Constant Contact account is the Lite version on Core
Funraise
- Free plan is restricted to organizations raising under $1 million annually and carries a 5% platform fee on top of processing fees, as of August 2026
- Wealth screening, SMS messaging and dedicated success manager access require the Premium plan starting at $99 per month, as of August 2026
Pricing, plan by plan
DonorPerfect
On request- Express$80/month
- Donor database
- Gift tracking
- Professional$175/month
- Campaign management
- Grant tracking
- Prospect research
Funraise
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Funraise review.
Which should you pick?
Choose DonorPerfect if
- You need donor database.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want campaign management.
Questions people ask
- Is DonorPerfect or Funraise better?
- Neither clearly leads. DonorPerfect starts at On request and Funraise at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, DonorPerfect or Funraise?
- Funraise has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for DonorPerfect and Free for Funraise.
- Does DonorPerfect or Funraise run on more platforms?
- DonorPerfect runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Funraise runs on Web.
- Can I use Funraise for free?
- Yes. Funraise has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DonorPerfect starts at On request.
- What is DonorPerfect best used for?
- DonorPerfect is most often used for donor management and gift tracking for small and mid sized nonprofits, running online donation, event and membership forms tied to a donor database. Of those, donor management and gift tracking for small and mid sized nonprofits and running online donation, event and membership forms tied to a donor database are not what Funraise is typically brought in for.
- What can DonorPerfect do that Funraise cannot?
- DonorPerfect covers Donor database, Campaign management, Event management, Grant tracking.