Nonprofit & Fundraising · head to head
QuickBooks for Nonprofits vs Donorbox
QuickBooks for Nonprofits
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Accounting software for nonprofits
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Donorbox
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Online fundraising platform for nonprofits
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Donorbox has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: QuickBooks for Nonprofits covers Accounting, Donorbox covers Custom donation forms.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which QuickBooks for Nonprofits and Donorbox actually diverge.
| Attribute | QuickBooks for Nonprofits | Donorbox |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android, Desktop | Web |
| Founded | 1983 | 2016 |
Identical on both: 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
- Donation tracking
- Banking integrations
- Bloomerang
- IOS support
Only in Donorbox
- Custom donation forms
- Peer-to-peer fundraising
- Payment processing
- Donor management
- Mailchimp
- Zapier
- Mobile-responsive support
Both cover
- PayPal
- Stripe
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
QuickBooks for Nonprofits
- Business operationsnot Donorbox
- Productivitynot Donorbox
- Automationnot Donorbox
Donorbox
- Small to mid-sized nonprofits needing affordable donation processing in 96+ countriesnot QuickBooks for Nonprofits
- Organisations seeking integrated event ticketing and peer-to-peer fundraisingnot QuickBooks for Nonprofits
- Multi-channel giving strategies including text-to-give and membership programmesnot 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.
Donorbox
- Standard plan charges 2.95-3.95% platform fee per donation on top of payment processor fees (2.2-2.49% + card processing)
- Premium plan pricing requires contacting sales, not displayed publicly
- Pro plan limited to growing organisations; larger nonprofits must upgrade to Premium with custom pricing
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
Donorbox
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Donorbox review.
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 Donorbox if
- You need custom donation forms.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want peer-to-peer fundraising.
Questions people ask
- Is QuickBooks for Nonprofits or Donorbox better?
- Neither clearly leads. QuickBooks for Nonprofits starts at On request and Donorbox at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, QuickBooks for Nonprofits or Donorbox?
- Donorbox has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for QuickBooks for Nonprofits and Free for Donorbox.
- Does QuickBooks for Nonprofits or Donorbox run on more platforms?
- QuickBooks for Nonprofits runs on Web, IOS, Android, Desktop. Donorbox runs on Web.
- Can I use Donorbox for free?
- Yes. Donorbox has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. QuickBooks for Nonprofits starts at On request.
- 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 Donorbox is typically brought in for.
- What can QuickBooks for Nonprofits do that Donorbox cannot?
- QuickBooks for Nonprofits covers Accounting, Invoice management, Expense tracking, Financial reporting. Donorbox covers Custom donation forms, Peer-to-peer fundraising, Payment processing, Donor management. Both handle PayPal, Stripe, Web support.