Nonprofit & Fundraising · head to head
QuickBooks for Nonprofits vs Bloomerang
QuickBooks for Nonprofits
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Accounting software for nonprofits
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Bloomerang
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Donor relationship management for nonprofits
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: QuickBooks for Nonprofits covers Accounting, Bloomerang covers Donor database management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which QuickBooks for Nonprofits and Bloomerang actually diverge.
| Attribute | QuickBooks for Nonprofits | Bloomerang |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android, Desktop | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 1983 | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofit & Fundraising).
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 QuickBooks for Nonprofits
- Accounting
- Invoice management
- Expense tracking
- Financial reporting
- Banking integrations
- Bloomerang
- Desktop support
Only in Bloomerang
- Donor database management
- Relationship tracking
- Task management
- Mailchimp
- Google Drive
Both cover
- Donation tracking
- PayPal
- Stripe
- Web support
- IOS support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
QuickBooks for Nonprofits
- Business operationsnot Bloomerang
- Productivitynot Bloomerang
- Automationnot Bloomerang
Bloomerang
- Donor management and fundraising for nonprofit organisationsnot QuickBooks for Nonprofits
- Tracking constituent records, donations and volunteer activitynot QuickBooks for Nonprofits
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
QuickBooks for Nonprofits
Nothing recorded yet. See the QuickBooks for Nonprofits review.
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
QuickBooks for Nonprofits
On request- Simple Start$20/month
- Basic accounting
- Invoice management
- Plus$50/month
- Project tracking
- Time tracking
- Nonprofit reporting
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 QuickBooks for Nonprofits if
- You need accounting.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, Desktop.
- You also want invoice management.
Choose Bloomerang if
- You need donor database management.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want relationship tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is QuickBooks for Nonprofits or Bloomerang better?
- Neither clearly leads. QuickBooks for Nonprofits 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, QuickBooks for Nonprofits or Bloomerang?
- QuickBooks for Nonprofits starts at On request and Bloomerang at On request.
- Does QuickBooks for Nonprofits or Bloomerang run on more platforms?
- QuickBooks for Nonprofits runs on Web, IOS, Android, Desktop. Bloomerang runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- What is QuickBooks for Nonprofits best used for?
- QuickBooks for Nonprofits 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 QuickBooks for Nonprofits do that Bloomerang cannot?
- QuickBooks for Nonprofits covers Accounting, Invoice management, Expense tracking, Financial reporting. Bloomerang covers Donor database management, Relationship tracking, Task management, Mailchimp. Both handle Donation tracking, PayPal, Stripe, Web support.