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QuickBooks for Nonprofits vs DonorPerfect

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QuickBooks for Nonprofits

Software

Accounting software for nonprofits

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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DonorPerfect

Software

Comprehensive donor management software

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: QuickBooks for Nonprofits covers Accounting, DonorPerfect covers Donor database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which QuickBooks for Nonprofits and DonorPerfect actually diverge.

Attributes where QuickBooks for Nonprofits and DonorPerfect differ
AttributeQuickBooks for NonprofitsDonorPerfect
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, DesktopWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded19831995

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 QuickBooks for Nonprofits

  • Accounting
  • Invoice management
  • Expense tracking
  • Donation tracking
  • PayPal
  • Stripe
  • Banking integrations
  • Bloomerang

Only in DonorPerfect

  • Donor database
  • Campaign management
  • Event management
  • Grant tracking
  • QuickBooks
  • Salesforce
  • Constant Contact
  • MailChimp

Both cover

  • Financial reporting
  • Web support
  • Desktop support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

QuickBooks for Nonprofits

  • Business operationsnot DonorPerfect
  • Productivitynot DonorPerfect
  • Automationnot DonorPerfect

DonorPerfect

  • Donor management and gift tracking for small and mid sized nonprofitsnot QuickBooks for Nonprofits
  • Running online donation, event and membership forms tied to a donor databasenot 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.

DonorPerfect

  • The pricing page publishes only a 'starting at $99/month' figure and asks for a custom quote for the Core, Plus and Pro tiers
  • QuickBooks integration, crowdfunding, moves management, batch gift entry and ReadySetAuction are all withheld from the entry Core tier
  • Custom API access is available only on the top Pro tier
  • Enterprise direct mail segmentation and enterprise reports and graphs are Pro tier only
  • Scheduled reports are capped at 5 on Plus and 100 on Pro, and are unavailable on Core
  • Phone support is Pro tier only; Core and Plus get chat support
  • The bundled Constant Contact account is the Lite version on Core

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

DonorPerfect

On request
  • Express$80/month
    • Donor database
    • Gift tracking
  • Professional$175/month
    • Campaign management
    • Grant tracking
    • Prospect research

Which should you pick?

Choose QuickBooks for Nonprofits if

  • You need accounting.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want invoice management.
QuickBooks for Nonprofits review

Choose DonorPerfect if

  • You need donor database.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want campaign management.
DonorPerfect review

Questions people ask

Is QuickBooks for Nonprofits or DonorPerfect better?
Neither clearly leads. QuickBooks for Nonprofits starts at On request and DonorPerfect 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 DonorPerfect?
QuickBooks for Nonprofits starts at On request and DonorPerfect at On request.
Does QuickBooks for Nonprofits or DonorPerfect run on more platforms?
QuickBooks for Nonprofits runs on Web, IOS, Android, Desktop. DonorPerfect runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
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 DonorPerfect is typically brought in for.
What can QuickBooks for Nonprofits do that DonorPerfect cannot?
QuickBooks for Nonprofits covers Accounting, Invoice management, Expense tracking, Donation tracking. DonorPerfect covers Donor database, Campaign management, Event management, Grant tracking. Both handle Financial reporting, Web support, Desktop support.
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