Software · head to head
Mightycause vs Bloomerang
Bloomerang
Software
Donor relationship management for nonprofits
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Mightycause has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Mightycause payment processing carries an average fee of 0.95% per transaction despite the platform itself being advertised as free; Bloomerang pricing is based on the number of constituent records tracked, so the bill grows with the database rather than with usage
- They diverge on capability: Mightycause covers Campaign creation, Bloomerang covers Donor database management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Mightycause and Bloomerang actually diverge.
| Attribute | Mightycause | Bloomerang |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile-responsive | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 2008 | 2012 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Mightycause
- Campaign creation
- Donation collection
- Email campaigns
- Social sharing
- Google Analytics
- Mobile-responsive support
Only in Bloomerang
- Donor database management
- Relationship tracking
- Task management
- Mailchimp
- Google Drive
- IOS support
- Android support
Both cover
- Donation tracking
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Mightycause
- Nonprofits running online donation and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns without a software subscription feenot Bloomerang
Bloomerang
- Donor management and fundraising for nonprofit organisationsnot Mightycause
- Tracking constituent records, donations and volunteer activitynot Mightycause
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Mightycause
- Payment processing carries an average fee of 0.95% per transaction despite the platform itself being advertised as free
Bloomerang
- Pricing is based on the number of constituent records tracked, so the bill grows with the database rather than with usage
- The all in one Giving Platform starts at $242 a month billed annually
- The products are sold separately, with Fundraising from $40 a month, CRM from $125 and Volunteer from $119, so a full stack means stacking subscriptions
- Every published price is a starting figure billed annually, with exact cost requiring a sales conversation
Pricing, plan by plan
Mightycause
Free- FreeFree
- Campaign creation
- Donation collection
- Professional$50/month
- Advanced features
- Email campaigns
- Premium support
Bloomerang
On request- Basic$60/month
- Basic donor database
- Email marketing
- Premium$150/month
- Advanced analytics
- Volunteer management
- Mobile app
Which should you pick?
Choose Mightycause if
- You need campaign creation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want donation collection.
Choose Bloomerang if
- You need donor database management.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want relationship tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Mightycause or Bloomerang better?
- Neither clearly leads. Mightycause starts at Free and Bloomerang at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Mightycause or Bloomerang?
- Mightycause has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Mightycause and On request for Bloomerang.
- Does Mightycause or Bloomerang run on more platforms?
- Mightycause runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Bloomerang runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use Mightycause for free?
- Yes. Mightycause has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bloomerang starts at On request.
- What is Mightycause best used for?
- Mightycause is most often used for nonprofits running online donation and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns without a software subscription fee. Of those, nonprofits running online donation and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns without a software subscription fee is not what Bloomerang is typically brought in for.
- What can Mightycause do that Bloomerang cannot?
- Mightycause covers Campaign creation, Donation collection, Email campaigns, Social sharing. Bloomerang covers Donor database management, Relationship tracking, Task management, Mailchimp. Both handle Donation tracking, Stripe, PayPal, Web support.