Softwr

Software · head to head

Network for Good vs Bloomerang

Network for Good logo

Network for Good

Software

Fundraising software for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Bloomerang logo

Bloomerang

Software

Donor relationship management for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; 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: Network for Good covers Online donations, Bloomerang covers Donor database management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Network for Good and Bloomerang actually diverge.

Attributes where Network for Good and Bloomerang differ
AttributeNetwork for GoodBloomerang
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb, IOS, Android
Founded20002012

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 Network for Good

  • Online donations
  • Donor management
  • Peer-to-peer campaigns
  • Email marketing
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • Mobile-responsive support

Only in Bloomerang

  • Donor database management
  • Donation tracking
  • Relationship tracking
  • Task management
  • Google Drive
  • IOS support
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Mailchimp
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Network for Good

  • Business operationsnot Bloomerang
  • Productivitynot Bloomerang
  • Automationnot Bloomerang

Bloomerang

  • Donor management and fundraising for nonprofit organisationsnot Network for Good
  • Tracking constituent records, donations and volunteer activitynot Network for Good

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Network for Good

On request
  • Essential$70/month
    • Online donations
    • Donor management
  • Professional$150/month
    • Peer-to-peer campaigns
    • Email marketing
    • Reports

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 Network for Good if

  • You need online donations.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want donor management.

Choose Bloomerang if

  • You need donor database management.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want donation tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Network for Good or Bloomerang better?
Neither clearly leads. Network for Good starts at On request and Bloomerang at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Network for Good or Bloomerang?
Network for Good starts at On request and Bloomerang at On request.
Does Network for Good or Bloomerang run on more platforms?
Network for Good runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Bloomerang runs on Web, IOS, Android.
What is Network for Good best used for?
Network for Good is most often used for business operations, productivity, automation. Of those, business operations and productivity are not what Bloomerang is typically brought in for.
What can Network for Good do that Bloomerang cannot?
Network for Good covers Online donations, Donor management, Peer-to-peer campaigns, Email marketing. Bloomerang covers Donor database management, Donation tracking, Relationship tracking, Task management. Both handle Stripe, PayPal, Mailchimp, Web support.

Related pages

Other head to heads