Software · head to head
Network for Good vs Charity Navigator
The short version
- Only Charity Navigator has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- 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; Charity Navigator charity Navigator is a free 501(c)(3) nonprofit service funded by donor donations rather than charging the charities it rates, so it has no vendor pricing model to compare (own about-us page).
- They diverge on capability: Network for Good covers Online donations, Charity Navigator covers Nonprofit ratings.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Network for Good and Charity Navigator actually diverge.
| Attribute | Network for Good | Charity Navigator |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2000 | 2001 |
Identical on both: platforms (Web, Mobile-responsive), 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
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Salesforce
Only in Charity Navigator
- Nonprofit ratings
- Financial analysis
- Donor reviews
- Impact metrics
- Fundraising data
- GiveWell
- BBB Wise Giving Alliance
Both cover
- Web support
- Mobile-responsive support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Network for Good
- Business operations
- Productivity
- Automation
Charity Navigator
- 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.
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
Charity Navigator
- Charity Navigator is a free 501(c)(3) nonprofit service funded by donor donations rather than charging the charities it rates, so it has no vendor pricing model to compare (own about-us page).
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
Charity Navigator
Free- Free ProfileFree
- Nonprofit profile
- Ratings
- Financial data
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 Charity Navigator if
- You need nonprofit ratings.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want financial analysis.
Questions people ask
- Is Network for Good or Charity Navigator better?
- Neither clearly leads. Network for Good starts at On request and Charity Navigator at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Network for Good or Charity Navigator?
- Charity Navigator has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Network for Good and Free for Charity Navigator.
- Does Network for Good or Charity Navigator run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, Mobile-responsive, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Charity Navigator for free?
- Yes. Charity Navigator has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Network for Good starts at On request.
- What is Network for Good best used for?
- Network for Good is most often used for business operations, productivity, automation.
- What can Network for Good do that Charity Navigator cannot?
- Network for Good covers Online donations, Donor management, Peer-to-peer campaigns, Email marketing. Charity Navigator covers Nonprofit ratings, Financial analysis, Donor reviews, Impact metrics. Both handle Web support, Mobile-responsive support.