Nonprofit & Fundraising · head to head
Network for Good vs Stripe

Network for Good
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Fundraising software for nonprofits
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Only Stripe 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; Stripe requires developer setup and API integration for most use cases
- They diverge on capability: Network for Good covers Online donations, Stripe covers Payment processing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Network for Good and Stripe actually diverge.
| Attribute | Network for Good | Stripe |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile-responsive | Web, iOS, Android |
| Category | Nonprofit & Fundraising | E-commerce |
| Founded | 2000 | 2010 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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
- Mailchimp
Only in Stripe
- Payment processing
- Subscription billing
- Invoicing
- Terminal (in-person payments)
- Fraud prevention
- 3D Secure
- Global payouts
- Financial reporting
Both cover
- Salesforce
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Network for Good
- Business operationsnot Stripe
- Productivitynot Stripe
- Automationnot Stripe
Stripe
- Online paymentsnot Network for Good
- Subscription managementnot Network for Good
- Marketplace paymentsnot Network for Good
- Global expansionnot Network for Good
- Platform monetizationnot 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
Stripe
- Requires developer setup and API integration for most use cases
- Dispute fee of $15 per chargeback is standard industry cost
- Limited offline payment capabilities
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
Stripe
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Stripe review.
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 Stripe if
- You need payment processing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want subscription billing.
Questions people ask
- Is Network for Good or Stripe better?
- Neither clearly leads. Network for Good starts at On request and Stripe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Network for Good or Stripe?
- Stripe has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Network for Good and Free for Stripe.
- Does Network for Good or Stripe run on more platforms?
- Network for Good runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Stripe runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Stripe for free?
- Yes. Stripe 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. Of those, business operations and productivity are not what Stripe is typically brought in for.
- What can Network for Good do that Stripe cannot?
- Network for Good covers Online donations, Donor management, Peer-to-peer campaigns, Email marketing. Stripe covers Payment processing, Subscription billing, Invoicing, Terminal (in-person payments). Both handle Salesforce.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Stripe: What are Stripe's transaction fees?
Standard US rates are 2.9% plus 30 cents for online card payments, 2.7% plus 5 cents for in-person, 3.4% plus 30 cents for keyed/phone transactions, and 0.8% capped at $5 for ACH payments.
SourceStripe: How many currencies and countries does it support?
Stripe accepts 135+ currencies and supports payment acceptance in 40+ countries through Stripe Connect, enabling sellers to onboard and receive payouts in minutes.
SourceStripe: What payment methods are supported?
Stripe supports dozens of payment methods including credit/debit cards, ACH transfers, and local payment options, with additional support through partnerships with Meta and Google.
SourceStripe: Are there monthly fees or contracts?
No. Stripe charges no monthly fees or contracts, only per-transaction fees and dispute fees, making costs fully transparent and variable.
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