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DonorPerfect vs Mightycause

DonorPerfect logo

DonorPerfect

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Comprehensive donor management software

From
On request
Rated
-
Mightycause logo

Mightycause

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Fundraising platform for nonprofits and causes

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Mightycause 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; Mightycause payment processing carries an average fee of 0.95% per transaction despite the platform itself being advertised as free
  • They diverge on capability: DonorPerfect covers Donor database, Mightycause covers Campaign creation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DonorPerfect and Mightycause actually diverge.

Attributes where DonorPerfect and Mightycause differ
AttributeDonorPerfectMightycause
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb, Mobile-responsive
Founded19952008

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 DonorPerfect

  • Donor database
  • Campaign management
  • Event management
  • Grant tracking
  • Financial reporting
  • QuickBooks
  • Salesforce
  • Constant Contact

Only in Mightycause

  • Campaign creation
  • Donation collection
  • Email campaigns
  • Donation tracking
  • Social sharing
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Google Analytics

Both cover

  • Web support

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 Mightycause
  • Running online donation, event and membership forms tied to a donor databasenot Mightycause

Mightycause

  • Nonprofits running online donation and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns without a software subscription feenot DonorPerfect

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

Mightycause

  • Payment processing carries an average fee of 0.95% per transaction despite the platform itself being advertised as free

Pricing, plan by plan

DonorPerfect

On request
  • Express$80/month
    • Donor database
    • Gift tracking
  • Professional$175/month
    • Campaign management
    • Grant tracking
    • Prospect research

Mightycause

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Campaign creation
    • Donation collection
  • Professional$50/month
    • Advanced features
    • Email campaigns
    • Premium support

Which should you pick?

Choose DonorPerfect if

  • You need donor database.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want campaign management.

Choose Mightycause if

  • You need campaign creation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want donation collection.

Questions people ask

Is DonorPerfect or Mightycause better?
Neither clearly leads. DonorPerfect starts at On request and Mightycause at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DonorPerfect or Mightycause?
Mightycause has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for DonorPerfect and Free for Mightycause.
Does DonorPerfect or Mightycause run on more platforms?
DonorPerfect runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Mightycause runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
Can I use Mightycause for free?
Yes. Mightycause 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 Mightycause is typically brought in for.
What can DonorPerfect do that Mightycause cannot?
DonorPerfect covers Donor database, Campaign management, Event management, Grant tracking. Mightycause covers Campaign creation, Donation collection, Email campaigns, Donation tracking. Both handle Web support.

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