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The Core Difference
Both tools serve nonprofits, but they start from different angles. Donorbox leads with fundraising mechanics — donation forms, recurring giving, peer-to-peer campaigns, crypto and stock donations, kiosk and text-to-donate tools — and charges a percentage of transactions rather than a mandatory flat monthly fee. Bloomerang positions itself as a “Giving Platform” built around three connected modules: Fundraising, CRM, and Volunteer management, all under one roof. The practical choice often comes down to whether you want a transaction-oriented fundraising engine (Donorbox) or an integrated platform that also manages donor relationships and volunteers (Bloomerang).
Pricing Side-by-Side
| Donorbox | Bloomerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry point | $0/month (Standard Plan, billed monthly) | $40/month, billed annually (Bloomerang Fundraising, starting at) |
| Mid tier | $150/month (Pro Plan, billed monthly) | $125/month, billed annually (Bloomerang CRM, starting at) |
| Volunteer module | — not captured | $119/month, billed annually (Bloomerang Volunteer, starting at) |
| Top tier | Premium Plan — contact sales | — |
| Transaction fee | 2.95% Donorbox fee + payment processor fee | Not captured |
| Contracts | No contracts, no monthly fees on Standard | Billed annually |
A few things to read carefully here:
Donorbox uses a hybrid model. The Standard Plan is $0/month, but every donation carries a 2.95% Donorbox platform fee on top of whatever your payment processor charges (Stripe, PayPal, etc.). The Pro Plan is $150/month, billed monthly, and still carries the same 2.95% fee. The Premium Plan requires a sales conversation — no public price. Text fundraising is a separate add-on with its own pricing; see the vendor’s site for current rates.
Bloomerang publishes starting prices for three distinct modules. Bloomerang Fundraising starts at $40/month, billed annually. Bloomerang CRM starts at $125/month, billed annually. Bloomerang Volunteer starts at $119/month, billed annually. These are “starting at” figures — your actual cost will depend on your organization’s specifics. Annual billing is required, unlike Donorbox’s month-to-month Standard and Pro plans.
Features: What Each Tool Actually Does
Donorbox
Donorbox’s feature set is built around the moment of giving. Its core tools include:
- Donation forms and pages — embeddable forms you copy and paste onto your site, with customizable donation pages featuring goal meters and donor walls
- Recurring donations — donors can save payment info and give again via the QuickDonate™ portal
- Peer-to-peer fundraising — supporters can personalize campaign pages, share on social media, and expand reach to friends and family; the fee structure here is 2.95% for the main campaign and 3.95% for supporters’ campaigns
- Membership management — unlimited, customizable membership tiers with monthly and annual options
- Donorbox Live™ Kiosk and Tap to Donate — in-person giving tools
- Text-to-donate — donors text a campaign ID, receive a link, and complete the form; repeat donations require another text
- Crypto and stock donations — accepted directly on the donation form
- Donation buttons — including a Facebook page button and digital wallet payment support
- 52+ currencies and 15 languages
- Integrations with Raiser’s Edge NXT, Salesforce, Stripe, and PayPal among others
- Event ticketing — described as simplifying tax work
Donorbox also includes guides, templates, case studies, and onboarding resources, and lists specific nonprofit verticals such as Animal Welfare and Arts & Culture.
Bloomerang
Bloomerang organizes its capabilities across three named modules:
Bloomerang Fundraising covers donation forms, peer-to-peer fundraising, text fundraising, event management, marketing and engagement, reporting and analytics, and membership management.
Bloomerang CRM is centered on donor engagement and retention — described as helping teams make stronger connections with donors. It includes data management, major gifts, grant management, reporting and analytics, and data security.
Bloomerang Volunteer focuses on recruiting and managing supporters through a volunteer experience.
Across the platform, Bloomerang also lists artificial intelligence (described as “smarter fundraising with less effort — built right in”), a mobile app, integrations, and support and services from staff with nonprofit experience. Free tools available publicly include a Donor Retention Calculator, ROI Calculator, Fundraising Thermometer, and Comms Audit Tool.
Feature Areas Present in One but Not the Other (as captured)
| Feature area | Donorbox | Bloomerang |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto & stock donations | ✓ | Not captured |
| Kiosk / Tap to Donate | ✓ | Not captured |
| Text-to-donate | ✓ (add-on) | ✓ (Text Fundraising) |
| Peer-to-peer fundraising | ✓ | ✓ |
| Donation forms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring donations | ✓ | Not captured |
| Membership management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Event management | ✓ (ticketing) | ✓ (Event Management) |
| Donor CRM | Donor Management captured | Bloomerang CRM (dedicated module) |
| Volunteer management | Not captured | Bloomerang Volunteer (dedicated module) |
| Grant management | Not captured | ✓ |
| Major gifts | Not captured | ✓ |
| Artificial intelligence | Not captured | ✓ |
| 52+ currencies / 15 languages | ✓ | Not captured |
Friction Worth Noting
Some Donorbox users report friction around invoicing and payments, onboarding and setup, and ease of use — as well as questions about price and value and features and functionality.
Some Bloomerang users report friction around customer support, ease of use, the mobile app, and similarly around price and value and features and functionality.
Choose Donorbox If…
- You want to start at $0/month with no contract and no mandatory flat fee — accepting a per-transaction percentage instead of a monthly subscription
- Your priority is a wide range of giving mechanics: crypto, stock donations, kiosk, tap-to-donate, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and embeddable forms
- You operate in an international context and need support for 52+ currencies and 15 languages
- You want month-to-month flexibility without locking into an annual commitment
Choose Bloomerang If…
- You want a platform that pairs fundraising with a dedicated CRM module (including major gifts and grant management) and a volunteer management module under one positioning
- You need grant management and major gifts tools — neither appears in Donorbox’s captured features
- You want AI capabilities described as built into the platform
- Your team values having fundraising, donor relationships, and volunteer coordination in named, connected modules — and you’re comfortable with annual billing
Pricing and features reflect what was captured from each tool’s public site as of the dates noted. Always verify current pricing directly with each vendor before making a decision.