Software · head to head
Galaxy Digital vs Google Nonprofit Tools
Galaxy Digital
Software
Digital marketing platform for nonprofits
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Google Nonprofit Tools 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; Google Nonprofit Tools governmental entities and organizations are not eligible
- They diverge on capability: Galaxy Digital covers Email marketing, Google Nonprofit Tools covers Email and collaboration.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Galaxy Digital and Google Nonprofit Tools actually diverge.
| Attribute | Galaxy Digital | Google Nonprofit Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile-responsive | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 2009 | 1998 |
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
- Automation
- Mailchimp
- Mobile-responsive support
Only in Google Nonprofit Tools
- Email and collaboration
- Cloud storage
- Ad Grants
- YouTube
- Search Console
- Google Workspace apps
- IOS support
- Android support
Both cover
- Analytics
- Zapier
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Galaxy Digital
- Business operationsnot Google Nonprofit Tools
- Productivitynot Google Nonprofit Tools
- Automationnot Google Nonprofit Tools
Google Nonprofit Tools
- Getting Google Workspace, Ad Grants and YouTube nonprofit features for a registered charitynot Galaxy Digital
- Running a donation-funded organization on Google's productivity and advertising tools at reduced costnot 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
Google Nonprofit Tools
- Governmental entities and organizations are not eligible
- Hospitals and health care organizations are not eligible, although their associated charitable arms or foundations are
- Schools, academic institutions and universities are not eligible, although the philanthropic arms of educational organizations are
- The organization must be registered as a charitable organization in one of the specific countries or regions where Google for Nonprofits has launched
- Eligibility requirements vary by country, and every account must pass verification before access is granted
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
Google Nonprofit Tools
Free- Nonprofit ProgramFree
- Google Workspace
- Gmail
- Drive
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 Google Nonprofit Tools if
- You need email and collaboration.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want cloud storage.
Questions people ask
- Is Galaxy Digital or Google Nonprofit Tools better?
- Neither clearly leads. Galaxy Digital starts at On request and Google Nonprofit Tools at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Galaxy Digital or Google Nonprofit Tools?
- Google Nonprofit Tools has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Galaxy Digital and Free for Google Nonprofit Tools.
- Does Galaxy Digital or Google Nonprofit Tools run on more platforms?
- Galaxy Digital runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Google Nonprofit Tools runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use Google Nonprofit Tools for free?
- Yes. Google Nonprofit Tools 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 Google Nonprofit Tools is typically brought in for.
- What can Galaxy Digital do that Google Nonprofit Tools cannot?
- Galaxy Digital covers Email marketing, Social media management, Online advertising, Automation. Google Nonprofit Tools covers Email and collaboration, Cloud storage, Ad Grants, YouTube. Both handle Analytics, Zapier, 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.
SourceGalaxy 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.
SourceGalaxy 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