Software · head to head
InitLive vs Network for Good
The short version
- Each has a real cost: InitLive email notification system is weak, lacking ability to track sent emails and resend to unopened recipients; 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: InitLive covers Event creation, Network for Good covers Online donations.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which InitLive and Network for Good actually diverge.
| Attribute | InitLive | Network for Good |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Mobile-responsive |
| Founded | 2013 | 2000 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 InitLive
- Event creation
- Mobile app
- Registration
- Check-in
- Feedback collection
- Networking tools
- Slack
- IOS support
Only in Network for Good
- Online donations
- Donor management
- Peer-to-peer campaigns
- Email marketing
- Analytics
- Mailchimp
- Mobile-responsive support
Both cover
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Salesforce
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
InitLive
- Business operations
- Productivity
- Automation
Network for Good
- Business operations
- Productivity
- Automation
Both are used for business operations, productivity, automation, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
InitLive
- Email notification system is weak, lacking ability to track sent emails and resend to unopened recipients
- Discrepancy between mobile app and web version features and functionality
- Mobile app tablet optimization is suboptimal compared to phone version
- Initial setup requires substantial preparation time and configuration
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
InitLive
On request- Starter$100/month
- Event creation
- Basic mobile app
- Professional$250/month
- Advanced features
- Customization
- Integrations
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 InitLive if
- You need event creation.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want mobile app.
Choose Network for Good if
- You need online donations.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want donor management.
Questions people ask
- Is InitLive or Network for Good better?
- Neither clearly leads. InitLive 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, InitLive or Network for Good?
- InitLive starts at On request and Network for Good at On request.
- Does InitLive or Network for Good run on more platforms?
- InitLive runs on Web, iOS, Android. Network for Good runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- What is InitLive best used for?
- InitLive is most often used for business operations, productivity, automation.
- What can InitLive do that Network for Good cannot?
- InitLive covers Event creation, Mobile app, Registration, Check-in. Network for Good covers Online donations, Donor management, Peer-to-peer campaigns, Email marketing. Both handle Stripe, PayPal, Salesforce, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
InitLive: What communication features does InitLive have?
InitLive includes a broadcasting system that allows sending messages to staff lists with ease, real-time communication during events, and staff can delegate volunteer management to other volunteers.
SourceInitLive: How is InitLive licensed to nonprofits today?
InitLive was acquired by Bloomerang in March 2023 and rebranded as Bloomerang Volunteer in July 2023. The product continues to operate as part of the Bloomerang nonprofit relationship management platform.
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