Nonprofit & Fundraising · head to head
DonorPerfect vs Network for Good
DonorPerfect
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Comprehensive donor management software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Network for Good
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Fundraising software for nonprofits
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- 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; 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: DonorPerfect covers Donor database, Network for Good covers Online donations.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which DonorPerfect and Network for Good actually diverge.
| Attribute | DonorPerfect | Network for Good |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Mobile | Web, Mobile-responsive |
| Founded | 1995 | 2000 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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
- Constant Contact
- MailChimp
Only in Network for Good
- Online donations
- Donor management
- Peer-to-peer campaigns
- Email marketing
- Analytics
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Mailchimp
Both cover
- Salesforce
- 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 Network for Good
- Running online donation, event and membership forms tied to a donor databasenot Network for Good
Network for Good
- Business operationsnot DonorPerfect
- Productivitynot DonorPerfect
- Automationnot 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
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
DonorPerfect
On request- Express$80/month
- Donor database
- Gift tracking
- Professional$175/month
- Campaign management
- Grant tracking
- Prospect research
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 DonorPerfect if
- You need donor database.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want campaign management.
Choose Network for Good if
- You need online donations.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want donor management.
Questions people ask
- Is DonorPerfect or Network for Good better?
- Neither clearly leads. DonorPerfect starts at On request 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, DonorPerfect or Network for Good?
- DonorPerfect starts at On request and Network for Good at On request.
- Does DonorPerfect or Network for Good run on more platforms?
- DonorPerfect runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. Network for Good runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- 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 Network for Good is typically brought in for.
- What can DonorPerfect do that Network for Good cannot?
- DonorPerfect covers Donor database, Campaign management, Event management, Grant tracking. Network for Good covers Online donations, Donor management, Peer-to-peer campaigns, Email marketing. Both handle Salesforce, Web support.