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Galaxy Digital vs Canva for Nonprofits

Galaxy Digital logo

Galaxy Digital

Software

Digital marketing platform for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Canva for Nonprofits logo

Canva for Nonprofits

Software

Design tool for nonprofit marketing

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Canva for Nonprofits has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Galaxy Digital volunteer-focused tool, not a general-purpose social media management platform; Canva for Nonprofits free access covers up to 50 users; further seats are charged at 50 percent of Canva Enterprise pricing
  • They diverge on capability: Galaxy Digital covers Email marketing, Canva for Nonprofits covers Design templates.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Galaxy Digital and Canva for Nonprofits actually diverge.

Attributes where Galaxy Digital and Canva for Nonprofits differ
AttributeGalaxy DigitalCanva for Nonprofits
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20092013

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 Galaxy Digital

  • Email marketing
  • Social media management
  • Online advertising
  • Analytics
  • Automation
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Mailchimp

Only in Canva for Nonprofits

  • Design templates
  • Drag-and-drop editor
  • Stock images
  • Brand kit
  • Team collaboration
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Galaxy Digital

  • Business operationsnot Canva for Nonprofits
  • Productivitynot Canva for Nonprofits
  • Automationnot Canva for Nonprofits

Canva for Nonprofits

  • Design work for a registered charity at no costnot Galaxy Digital
  • Team collaboration on branded materials across up to 50 usersnot Galaxy Digital
  • Access to Canva Pro premium photo, video and graphics librariesnot Galaxy Digital
  • Brand kit management for consistent nonprofit communicationsnot Galaxy Digital

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Galaxy Digital

  • Volunteer-focused tool, not a general-purpose social media management platform
  • Enterprise-only pricing model with custom quotes
  • Acquired by Better Impact, creating transition uncertainty for existing customers

Canva for Nonprofits

  • Free access covers up to 50 users; further seats are charged at 50 percent of Canva Enterprise pricing
  • Government agencies, political groups, educational institutions and grant-making foundations are all excluded
  • Most 501(c) categories other than 501(c)(3) do not qualify
  • Eligibility requires registered charitable status and country-specific documentation

Pricing, plan by plan

Galaxy Digital

On request
  • Starter$99/month
    • Email marketing
    • Basic social media
  • Professional$299/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Social media management
    • Automation

Canva for Nonprofits

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Design templates
    • Basic elements
  • Canva Pro Nonprofit$1/month
    • Premium templates
    • Brand kit
    • Team collaboration

Which should you pick?

Choose Galaxy Digital if

  • You need email marketing.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want social media management.

Choose Canva for Nonprofits if

  • You need design templates.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want drag-and-drop editor.

Questions people ask

Is Galaxy Digital or Canva for Nonprofits better?
Neither clearly leads. Galaxy Digital starts at On request and Canva for Nonprofits at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Galaxy Digital or Canva for Nonprofits?
Canva for Nonprofits has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Galaxy Digital and Free for Canva for Nonprofits.
Does Galaxy Digital or Canva for Nonprofits run on more platforms?
Galaxy Digital runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Canva for Nonprofits runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Canva for Nonprofits for free?
Yes. Canva for Nonprofits has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Galaxy Digital starts at On request.
What is Galaxy Digital best used for?
Galaxy Digital is most often used for business operations, productivity, automation. Of those, business operations and productivity are not what Canva for Nonprofits is typically brought in for.
What can Galaxy Digital do that Canva for Nonprofits cannot?
Galaxy Digital covers Email marketing, Social media management, Online advertising, Analytics. Canva for Nonprofits covers Design templates, Drag-and-drop editor, Stock images, Brand kit. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Galaxy Digital: What does Galaxy Digital's Get Connected do?

Get Connected is a volunteer management platform that helps nonprofits recruit, schedule, track, and report on volunteer engagement at scale through centralized scheduling and impact reporting.

Source
Galaxy Digital: Does Get Connected integrate with social media platforms?

Yes. Get Connected includes social media integration with quick-share icons and direct posting to volunteers' social networks, plus live infographic-style impact reporting shareable on social media.

Source
Galaxy Digital: What is the current status of Galaxy Digital?

Get Connected by Galaxy Digital was acquired by and is now part of Better Impact, which continues to provide the volunteer management and social media integration services.

Source

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