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NeonCRM vs Google Nonprofit Tools

NeonCRM logo

NeonCRM

Software

Cloud-based CRM for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Google Nonprofit Tools logo

Google Nonprofit Tools

Software

Free Google tools for nonprofits

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Google Nonprofit Tools has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: NeonCRM neonCRM operates as Neon CRM under Neon One, whose own pricing page gates every figure rather than listing one; Google Nonprofit Tools governmental entities and organizations are not eligible
  • They diverge on capability: NeonCRM covers Donor management, Google Nonprofit Tools covers Email and collaboration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NeonCRM and Google Nonprofit Tools actually diverge.

Attributes where NeonCRM and Google Nonprofit Tools differ
AttributeNeonCRMGoogle Nonprofit Tools
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20081998

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 NeonCRM

  • Donor management
  • Event management
  • Volunteer tracking
  • Email campaigns
  • Reporting
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Google Analytics

Only in Google Nonprofit Tools

  • Email and collaboration
  • Cloud storage
  • Ad Grants
  • Analytics
  • YouTube
  • Search Console
  • Google Workspace apps
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

NeonCRM

  • 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 NeonCRM
  • Running a donation-funded organization on Google's productivity and advertising tools at reduced costnot NeonCRM

Where each one falls short

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

NeonCRM

  • NeonCRM operates as Neon CRM under Neon One, whose own pricing page gates every figure rather than listing one

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

NeonCRM

On request
  • Starter$50/month
    • Donor management
    • Event management
  • Professional$150/month
    • Volunteer tracking
    • Advanced analytics
    • Integrations

Google Nonprofit Tools

Free
  • Nonprofit ProgramFree
    • Google Workspace
    • Gmail
    • Drive

Which should you pick?

Choose NeonCRM if

  • You need donor management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want event 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 NeonCRM or Google Nonprofit Tools better?
Neither clearly leads. NeonCRM 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, NeonCRM or Google Nonprofit Tools?
Google Nonprofit Tools has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for NeonCRM and Free for Google Nonprofit Tools.
Does NeonCRM or Google Nonprofit Tools run on more platforms?
NeonCRM 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. NeonCRM starts at On request.
What is NeonCRM best used for?
NeonCRM 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 NeonCRM do that Google Nonprofit Tools cannot?
NeonCRM covers Donor management, Event management, Volunteer tracking, Email campaigns. Google Nonprofit Tools covers Email and collaboration, Cloud storage, Ad Grants, Analytics. Both handle Zapier, Web support.

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