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Network for Good vs TechSoup
The short version
- Only TechSoup has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Network for Good covers Online donations, TechSoup covers Software marketplace.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Network for Good and TechSoup actually diverge.
| Attribute | Network for Good | TechSoup |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | transaction |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile-responsive | Web |
| Founded | 2000 | 1987 |
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 Network for Good
- Online donations
- Donor management
- Peer-to-peer campaigns
- Email marketing
- Analytics
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Salesforce
Only in TechSoup
- Software marketplace
- Hardware discounts
- Vendor directory
- Technology resources
- Training
- Various vendors
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Network for Good
- Business operations
- Productivity
- Automation
TechSoup
- 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
TechSoup
Nothing recorded yet. See the TechSoup review.
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
TechSoup
Free- TechSoup MembershipFree
- Discounted software
- Vendor listings
- Resources
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 TechSoup if
- You need software marketplace.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want hardware discounts.
Questions people ask
- Is Network for Good or TechSoup better?
- Neither clearly leads. Network for Good starts at On request and TechSoup at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Network for Good or TechSoup?
- TechSoup has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Network for Good and Free for TechSoup.
- Does Network for Good or TechSoup run on more platforms?
- Network for Good runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. TechSoup runs on Web.
- Can I use TechSoup for free?
- Yes. TechSoup 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 TechSoup cannot?
- Network for Good covers Online donations, Donor management, Peer-to-peer campaigns, Email marketing. TechSoup covers Software marketplace, Hardware discounts, Vendor directory, Technology resources. Both handle Web support.
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