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DonorPerfect vs QuickBooks for Nonprofits

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DonorPerfect

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Comprehensive donor management software

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
QuickBooks for Nonprofits logo

QuickBooks for Nonprofits

Nonprofit & Fundraising

Accounting software for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: DonorPerfect covers Donor database, QuickBooks for Nonprofits covers Accounting.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DonorPerfect and QuickBooks for Nonprofits actually diverge.

Attributes where DonorPerfect and QuickBooks for Nonprofits differ
AttributeDonorPerfectQuickBooks for Nonprofits
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb, IOS, Android, Desktop
Founded19951983

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
  • QuickBooks
  • Salesforce
  • Constant Contact
  • MailChimp

Only in QuickBooks for Nonprofits

  • Accounting
  • Invoice management
  • Expense tracking
  • Donation tracking
  • PayPal
  • Stripe
  • Banking integrations
  • Bloomerang

Both cover

  • Financial reporting
  • Web support
  • Desktop 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 QuickBooks for Nonprofits
  • Running online donation, event and membership forms tied to a donor databasenot QuickBooks for Nonprofits

QuickBooks for Nonprofits

  • 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

QuickBooks for Nonprofits

Nothing recorded yet. See the QuickBooks for Nonprofits review.

Pricing, plan by plan

DonorPerfect

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

QuickBooks for Nonprofits

On request
  • Simple Start$20/month
    • Basic accounting
    • Invoice management
  • Plus$50/month
    • Project tracking
    • Time tracking
    • Nonprofit reporting

Which should you pick?

Choose DonorPerfect if

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

Choose QuickBooks for Nonprofits if

  • You need accounting.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want invoice management.
QuickBooks for Nonprofits review

Questions people ask

Is DonorPerfect or QuickBooks for Nonprofits better?
Neither clearly leads. DonorPerfect starts at On request and QuickBooks for Nonprofits at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DonorPerfect or QuickBooks for Nonprofits?
DonorPerfect starts at On request and QuickBooks for Nonprofits at On request.
Does DonorPerfect or QuickBooks for Nonprofits run on more platforms?
DonorPerfect runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile. QuickBooks for Nonprofits runs on Web, IOS, Android, Desktop.
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 QuickBooks for Nonprofits is typically brought in for.
What can DonorPerfect do that QuickBooks for Nonprofits cannot?
DonorPerfect covers Donor database, Campaign management, Event management, Grant tracking. QuickBooks for Nonprofits covers Accounting, Invoice management, Expense tracking, Donation tracking. Both handle Financial reporting, Web support, Desktop support.
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