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DonorPerfect vs TechSoup

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DonorPerfect

Software

Comprehensive donor management software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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TechSoup

Software

Technology solutions and discounts for nonprofits

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TechSoup has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: DonorPerfect covers Donor database, TechSoup covers Software marketplace.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DonorPerfect and TechSoup actually diverge.

Attributes where DonorPerfect and TechSoup differ
AttributeDonorPerfectTechSoup
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptiontransaction
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, MobileWeb
Founded19951987

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 TechSoup

  • Software marketplace
  • Hardware discounts
  • Vendor directory
  • Technology resources
  • Training
  • Various vendors

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

TechSoup

  • 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

TechSoup

Nothing recorded yet. See the TechSoup review.

Pricing, plan by plan

DonorPerfect

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

TechSoup

Free
  • TechSoup MembershipFree
    • Discounted software
    • Vendor listings
    • Resources

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 TechSoup if

  • You need software marketplace.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want hardware discounts.
TechSoup review

Questions people ask

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