Nonprofits · head to head
Qgiv vs SignUpGenius
The short version
- Only SignUpGenius has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Qgiv qgiv has been renamed Bloomerang Fundraising and qgiv.com/pricing now redirects to bloomerang.com/pricing; SignUpGenius specific pricing for paid plans is not published on the main site; users must visit the dedicated pricing page to see exact costs
- They diverge on capability: Qgiv covers Online donation forms, SignUpGenius covers Sign-up forms.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Qgiv and SignUpGenius actually diverge.
| Attribute | Qgiv | SignUpGenius |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $40/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android | Web, Mobile-responsive |
| Founded | 2007 | 2000 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofits).
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 Qgiv
- Online donation forms
- Peer-to-peer fundraising
- Event registration
- Text-to-give
- Auction management
- Salesforce
- Blackbaud
- Mailchimp
Only in SignUpGenius
- Sign-up forms
- Email reminders
- Volunteer tracking
- Scheduling
- Communication
- Google Calendar
- Mobile-responsive support
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Qgiv
- Nonprofit fundraisingnot SignUpGenius
- Donor relationship managementnot SignUpGenius
- Volunteer managementnot SignUpGenius
- Church givingnot SignUpGenius
SignUpGenius
- Schools and volunteer coordinators organizing sign-up sheets for shifts, events, and potlucksnot Qgiv
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Qgiv
- Qgiv has been renamed Bloomerang Fundraising and qgiv.com/pricing now redirects to bloomerang.com/pricing
- The fundraising product starts at $40 per month billed annually but must be purchased as part of a bundle with Bloomerang CRM, which itself starts at $125 per month
- All published prices are billed annually with no monthly billing option shown
- The full Giving Platform starts at $242 per month billed annually
- Every listed price is a starting price and the page directs buyers to Contact Sales for actual pricing
SignUpGenius
- Specific pricing for paid plans is not published on the main site; users must visit the dedicated pricing page to see exact costs
Pricing, plan by plan
Qgiv
$40/month- Bloomerang Fundraising$40/month
- Donation forms
- Events
- Mobile apps
- Bloomerang CRM$125/month
- Donor management
- Predictive insights
- Marketing automation
- Bloomerang Volunteer$119/month
- Volunteer recruitment
- Scheduling
- Communications
- The Giving Platform (All-in-One)$242/month
- Fundraising, CRM, Volunteer management all included
- Prospect AI
- Predictive insights
SignUpGenius
Free- FreeFree
- Basic sign-up forms
- Email reminders
- Premium$19.99/month
- Advanced customization
- No ads
- Premium support
Which should you pick?
Choose Qgiv if
- You need online donation forms.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want peer-to-peer fundraising.
Choose SignUpGenius if
- You need sign-up forms.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- You also want email reminders.
Questions people ask
- Is Qgiv or SignUpGenius better?
- Neither clearly leads. Qgiv starts at $40/month and SignUpGenius at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Qgiv or SignUpGenius?
- SignUpGenius has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $40/month for Qgiv and Free for SignUpGenius.
- Does Qgiv or SignUpGenius run on more platforms?
- Qgiv runs on Web, IOS, Android. SignUpGenius runs on Web, Mobile-responsive.
- Can I use SignUpGenius for free?
- Yes. SignUpGenius has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Qgiv starts at $40/month.
- What is Qgiv best used for?
- Qgiv is most often used for nonprofit fundraising, donor relationship management, volunteer management, church giving. Of those, nonprofit fundraising and donor relationship management are not what SignUpGenius is typically brought in for.
- What can Qgiv do that SignUpGenius cannot?
- Qgiv covers Online donation forms, Peer-to-peer fundraising, Event registration, Text-to-give. SignUpGenius covers Sign-up forms, Email reminders, Volunteer tracking, Scheduling. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Qgiv: How much does QGIV cost?
QGIV's website redirects to Bloomerang, which offers pricing starting at $40/month for Fundraising, $119/month for Volunteer, $125/month for CRM, or $242/month for the all-in-one Giving Platform.
SourceSignUpGenius: Does SignUpGenius offer a free plan?
Yes. SignUpGenius is free to start with no credit card required. The free plan includes core signup functionality without monthly fees.
SourceQgiv: What is Bloomerang's pricing model?
Bloomerang uses constituent-based pricing where costs scale with the number of records/contacts in your database, not per user. All plans include unlimited users.
SourceSignUpGenius: What do paid SignUpGenius plans include?
Paid plans add more customization options, higher communication limits, and the ability to remove ads from your signup pages. Standard payment processing fees apply to payments collected through the platform.
SourceQgiv: What does the Giving Platform include?
The Giving Platform at $242/month (billed annually) is an all-in-one solution including fundraising, CRM, volunteer management, Prospect AI, and predictive insights with unlimited users.
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