Givebutter vs Bloomerang
Fundraising, CRM, pricing & key differences for 2026
The core distinction is packaging and depth. Givebutter combines free core fundraising, CRM and engagement tools with an optional paid Plus tier. Bloomerang sells a broader nonprofit platform spanning CRM, fundraising and volunteer management, with deeper constituent-management capabilities and paid annual subscriptions.
Givebutter vs Bloomerang at a glance
| Area | Givebutter | Bloomerang |
|---|---|---|
| Core model | Free fundraising + CRM with optional Plus | Paid nonprofit CRM and giving platform |
| Donation forms | Yes | Yes |
| Recurring giving | Yes | Yes |
| Peer-to-peer | Yes | Yes |
| CRM | Free CRM with unlimited contacts | Dedicated donor CRM with reporting, segmentation and engagement |
| Events & auctions | Yes | Yes |
| Volunteer management | Not the platform’s primary focus | Dedicated Bloomerang Volunteer product |
| Entry pricing | Core platform $0; Plus from $29/mo annually | CRM from $125/mo annually; Fundraising from $40/mo as CRM bundle |
Givebutter
Givebutter brings donation forms, fundraising pages, peer-to-peer campaigns, events, auctions, payment processing, donor management and supporter communications into one platform. Its free CRM supports unlimited contacts, while Givebutter Plus adds advanced workflows, texting, custom reporting, deeper data tools and other productivity features.
Bloomerang
Bloomerang’s current platform combines donor management, fundraising, volunteer engagement and intelligence. Its CRM includes donor management, predictive giving insights, marketing and engagement, reporting, data management and a mobile fundraising app. Separate fundraising and volunteer products expand the platform into events, auctions, peer-to-peer fundraising and volunteer scheduling.
Fundraising and events
Both platforms support online giving, recurring donations, events and peer-to-peer fundraising. Givebutter emphasizes a unified fundraising experience across pages, forms, auctions and events. Bloomerang Fundraising includes donation forms, event management, text fundraising, peer-to-peer campaigns and auctions, with CRM data flowing into the wider Bloomerang ecosystem.
CRM, reporting and engagement
Givebutter is compelling when a nonprofit wants fundraising and basic-to-moderate CRM capabilities in one low-cost system. Bloomerang is more explicitly built around constituent management: its CRM includes dynamic segmentation, dashboards, trend analysis, major-gift management, grant tracking, membership management, automated supporter journeys and data stewardship capabilities.
Volunteer management
This is one of the clearer differences. Bloomerang offers a dedicated volunteer-management product with recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, communications, screening, attendance and recognition tools. Organizations with substantial volunteer operations should include that workflow in their evaluation rather than comparing only fundraising features.
Givebutter vs Bloomerang pricing
Givebutter’s core fundraising and CRM platform is free. With optional donor tips enabled, its current Guarantee means the nonprofit pays no platform or processing fees for eligible online transactions. With tips disabled, Givebutter charges a 3% platform fee plus standard processing. Givebutter Plus starts at $29 per month when billed annually for organizations with fewer than 250 contacts.
Bloomerang CRM currently starts at $125 per month billed annually. Bloomerang Fundraising starts at $40 per month billed annually and must be purchased as part of a bundle with Bloomerang CRM. Bloomerang Volunteer starts at $119 per month, while the broader Giving Platform starts at $242 per month billed annually. Transaction-processing charges should also be modeled separately based on payment method and fundraising product.
How to choose
Run the same donor journey in both systems: create a campaign, accept a recurring gift, segment donors, send an acknowledgment, build a report and export finance data. Then test the workflows unique to your organization—major gifts, volunteer scheduling, auctions, memberships, grant tracking or automated donor journeys. The right comparison is not simply which platform has more features, but which one can replace the most tools without adding administrative work.
Frequently asked questions
Is Givebutter really free for nonprofits?
Its core fundraising, CRM and engagement tools are currently free. With optional donor tips enabled, eligible online transactions fall under the Givebutter Guarantee; disabling tips changes the fee structure.
Does Bloomerang include fundraising?
Bloomerang offers a dedicated Fundraising product with donation forms, events, text fundraising, peer-to-peer campaigns and auctions. Its published starting price is $40 per month billed annually, and it must be bundled with Bloomerang CRM.
Which has a dedicated volunteer-management product?
Bloomerang does. Bloomerang Volunteer includes recruitment, scheduling, communication, screening, attendance and volunteer-management capabilities.
Can Givebutter replace a nonprofit CRM?
For some organizations, yes: its free CRM includes unlimited contacts and sits directly alongside fundraising and engagement tools. Nonprofits with complex major-gift, segmentation, data-governance or constituent-management requirements should test those workflows against a more specialized CRM.
What costs should we model beyond subscriptions?
Model payment processing, platform fees, donor-covered fees, contact growth, implementation, data migration, paid add-ons and any external tools that would remain necessary after deployment.
Research note: KolApp reviewed current vendor information in October 2026. Pricing, fees and packaging can change; confirm final terms directly with each vendor.
