Nonprofit & Fundraising · head to head
SignUpGenius vs DonorPerfect
SignUpGenius
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Online sign-up and scheduling tool
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
DonorPerfect
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Comprehensive donor management software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only SignUpGenius has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: SignUpGenius free tier displays ads on sign-up pages and caps communication limits; removing ads and raising limits requires a paid plan; 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
- They diverge on capability: SignUpGenius covers Sign-up forms, DonorPerfect covers Donor database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SignUpGenius and DonorPerfect actually diverge.
| Attribute | SignUpGenius | DonorPerfect |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile-responsive | Web, Desktop, Mobile |
| Founded | 2000 | 1995 |
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 SignUpGenius
- Sign-up forms
- Email reminders
- Volunteer tracking
- Scheduling
- Communication
- Google Calendar
- Mobile-responsive support
Only in DonorPerfect
- Donor database
- Campaign management
- Event management
- Grant tracking
- Financial reporting
- QuickBooks
- Salesforce
- Constant Contact
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
SignUpGenius
- Schools and volunteer coordinators organizing sign-up sheets for shifts, events, and potlucksnot DonorPerfect
DonorPerfect
- Donor management and gift tracking for small and mid sized nonprofitsnot SignUpGenius
- Running online donation, event and membership forms tied to a donor databasenot SignUpGenius
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
SignUpGenius
- Free tier displays ads on sign-up pages and caps communication limits; removing ads and raising limits requires a paid plan
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
SignUpGenius
Free- FreeFree
- Basic sign-up forms
- Email reminders
- Premium$19.99/month
- Advanced customization
- No ads
- Premium support
DonorPerfect
On request- Express$80/month
- Donor database
- Gift tracking
- Professional$175/month
- Campaign management
- Grant tracking
- Prospect research
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose DonorPerfect if
- You need donor database.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- You also want campaign management.
Questions people ask
- Is SignUpGenius or DonorPerfect better?
- Neither clearly leads. SignUpGenius starts at Free and DonorPerfect at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, SignUpGenius or DonorPerfect?
- SignUpGenius has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for SignUpGenius and On request for DonorPerfect.
- Does SignUpGenius or DonorPerfect run on more platforms?
- SignUpGenius runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. DonorPerfect runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
- Can I use SignUpGenius for free?
- Yes. SignUpGenius has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. DonorPerfect starts at On request.
- What is SignUpGenius best used for?
- SignUpGenius is most often used for schools and volunteer coordinators organizing sign-up sheets for shifts, events, and potlucks. Of those, schools and volunteer coordinators organizing sign-up sheets for shifts, events, and potlucks is not what DonorPerfect is typically brought in for.
- What can SignUpGenius do that DonorPerfect cannot?
- SignUpGenius covers Sign-up forms, Email reminders, Volunteer tracking, Scheduling. DonorPerfect covers Donor database, Campaign management, Event management, Grant tracking. Both handle Web support.