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Kindful vs QuickBooks for Nonprofits

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Kindful

Nonprofits

Simple donor management and fundraising

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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QuickBooks for Nonprofits

Nonprofits

Accounting software for nonprofits

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Kindful covers Online donation forms, QuickBooks for Nonprofits covers Accounting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Kindful and QuickBooks for Nonprofits differ
AttributeKindfulQuickBooks for Nonprofits
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, IOS, Android, Desktop
Founded20141983

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofits).

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 Kindful

  • Online donation forms
  • Donor segmentation
  • Recurring donation management
  • Volunteer portal
  • Mailchimp
  • Google Analytics
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in QuickBooks for Nonprofits

  • Accounting
  • Invoice management
  • Expense tracking
  • Financial reporting
  • Donation tracking
  • Banking integrations
  • Bloomerang
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Kindful

  • Donation and fundraising managementnot QuickBooks for Nonprofits
  • Nonprofit donor relationship managementnot QuickBooks for Nonprofits
  • Grant and donation trackingnot QuickBooks for Nonprofits

QuickBooks for Nonprofits

  • Business operationsnot Kindful
  • Productivitynot Kindful
  • Automationnot Kindful

Where each one falls short

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

Kindful

  • Kindful's own site now states that Kindful is a Bloomerang product and directs visitors to demo Bloomerang instead
  • The Bloomerang Giving Platform starts at $242 per month billed annually
  • Bloomerang Fundraising starts at $40 per month billed annually but must be purchased as part of a bundle with Bloomerang CRM
  • All plans are annual; there is no month to month option
  • Pricing is constituent based, so the bill rises with the size of the donor database
  • Only a starting price is published and the actual figure comes from contacting sales

QuickBooks for Nonprofits

Nothing recorded yet. See the QuickBooks for Nonprofits review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Kindful

On request
  • Starter$50/month
    • Online donation forms
    • Donor segmentation
  • Growth$120/month
    • Volunteer portal
    • Multi-channel fundraising

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 Kindful if

  • You need online donation forms.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want donor segmentation.
Kindful 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 Kindful or QuickBooks for Nonprofits better?
Neither clearly leads. Kindful 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, Kindful or QuickBooks for Nonprofits?
Kindful starts at On request and QuickBooks for Nonprofits at On request.
Does Kindful or QuickBooks for Nonprofits run on more platforms?
Kindful runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. QuickBooks for Nonprofits runs on Web, IOS, Android, Desktop.
What is Kindful best used for?
Kindful is most often used for donation and fundraising management, nonprofit donor relationship management, grant and donation tracking. Of those, donation and fundraising management and nonprofit donor relationship management are not what QuickBooks for Nonprofits is typically brought in for.
What can Kindful do that QuickBooks for Nonprofits cannot?
Kindful covers Online donation forms, Donor segmentation, Recurring donation management, Volunteer portal. QuickBooks for Nonprofits covers Accounting, Invoice management, Expense tracking, Financial reporting. Both handle Stripe, PayPal, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kindful: How much does Kindful cost?

Kindful does not publish pricing on its website. Contact their sales team at 888-854-3230 or [email protected], or schedule a demo to receive a custom quote.

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Kindful: Does Kindful offer transaction fees for donations?

Transaction fee information is not disclosed on the website. Contact Kindful sales for details on payment processing costs.

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