Donorbox vs. Anedot: Features, Fees, & Quick Comparison
Keep reading to learn what sets Donorbox apart from Anedot so you can choose the best fundraising platform for your organization.
Keep reading to learn what sets Donorbox apart from Anedot so you can choose the best fundraising platform for your organization.
Join the fundraising movement! Join the fundraising movement!Are you on the hunt for a new fundraising platform and curious about how Donorbox vs. Anedot measure up?
In this article, we compare the features and pricing of both online donation platforms and share real user reviews – so you can decide which one will actually help move your mission forward.
Let’s dive in!
Let’s see how Donorbox stacks up against Anedot as an online fundraising solution.
Anedot offers useful tools for bringing in more donations online and at events. However, it lacks several key features that help organizations like yours expand your reach and inspire more widespread support – such as peer-to-peer fundraising, crowdfunding, and in-person fundraising software.
Donorbox, on the other hand, comes packed with a suite of powerful fundraising features that simplify and scale giving across multiple channels. Whether you’re fundraising online, in person, or both, our all-in-one platform helps you raise more with less effort.
While Anedot offers basic donor management tools, the platform has limited capabilities for seamlessly tracking, engaging, and retaining supporters.
Donorbox makes it easy to build lasting relationships with your donors. Instantly acknowledge every gift with a customizable donation receipt, track donations, stay on top of key donor moments like donation anniversaries, and segment donor and donation data for more personalized outreach.
Plus, integrate with CRM tools like HubSpot and Salesforce to elevate the way you use donor data.
Donorbox donation forms allow you to seamlessly accept donations in multiple currencies, removing barriers for international donors and maximizing your fundraising potential.
While Anedot supports multiple currency giving, users based outside of the United States are not able to access this feature, limiting the fundraising potential of some organizations.
“I wish they had…different currency giving.” – Verified User
More ways to give means more donations to your cause – especially since 63% of donors prefer to give online.
Donorbox unlocks plenty of payment methods available through Stripe and PayPal. Accept donations via credit/debit cards, ACH, bank redirects, Klarna and Afterpay, and digital wallets like Apple Pay, Stripe Link, Google Pay, Cash App Pay, Amazon Pay, and Venmo. Organizations can also accept stock and cryptocurrency donations through our integration with The Giving Block.
See how the SNCC Legacy Project is collecting donations using a Donorbox-hosted donation form. We love that they provide their donors with multiple ways to show their support!
By contrast, Anedot users are limited to donations made via credit/debit cards, bank draft, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and Bitcoin. Their limited digital wallet options, in particular, may make giving less appealing for younger donors.
See what this Anedot user had to say about the platform’s limited digital wallet options:
“…My only real challenge with the software so far is not the software itself, but getting the same message from donors again and again, “Can I cashapp you?” – Verified Reviewer
Being able to accept cashless donations is crucial for fundraising in an increasingly cashless society. The Donorbox Live™ Kiosk app transforms your iPad, tablet, or Android smartphone into a powerful donation tool, allowing you to collect cashless in-person gifts via credit/debit cards and digital wallets.
Unfortunately, Anedot does not offer donation kiosk software, which can limit your in-person fundraising efforts at events and on the go.
See how The Education Partnership uses their Donorbox Live™ Kiosk to collect donations outside their facility:
Now, let’s see how Donorbox vs. Anedot compare in terms of the number of customers and reviews.
Donorbox is trusted by more than 100K organizations who’ve already raised a collective $3 billion with our fundraising features. Anedot currently only serves 30,000+ organizations.
In addition, Anedot only has 46 reviews on G2, compared to Donorbox’s 1,021 reviews on the platform.
Setting up a Donorbox account is quick and easy. Users appreciate the intuitive user interface and have access to plenty of resources, including our dedicated customer support team, help articles, webinars, and YouTube tutorials.
See what this user had to say:
“Donorbox is incredibly easy to set up and use for fundraising. Everything works as [expected] without fuss. Everything I needed to set up a campaign was clearly laid out in the Donorbox interface. It was incredibly easy to connect to our website.” – Rob Rye
When reviewing Donorbox vs. Anedot, it’s clear some users felt Anedot comes with a steep learning curve that can become frustrating:
“Onboarding was tiresome and manual, with many delays that could have been avoided if there was any information communicated explaining what information was needed.” – Verified Reviewer
Let’s compare the features and pricing of Donorbox vs. Anedot:
| Feature | Donorbox | Anedot |
|---|---|---|
| Customizable donation forms and pages | ✅ | ✅ |
| In-person fundraising app | ✅ | ❌ |
| Event ticketing tool | ✅ | ✅ |
| Peer-to-peer fundraising | ✅ | ❌ |
| Crowdfunding | ✅ | ❌ |
| Surveys | ❌ | ✅ |
| Text-to-give functionality | ✅ | ✅ |
| Donors can cover fees | ✅ | ✅ |
| Future pledge call-to-action on donation forms | ❌ | ✅ |
| Advanced donor management tools | ✅ | ❌ |
| Memberships | ✅ | ❌ |
| Teamwork fundraising with like-minded organizations | ❌ | ✅ |
| Online petition software | ❌ | ✅ |
| Industry-leading security | ✅ - Offers direct email support and 99.9% uptime; leading security powered by Stripe’s Radar technology. | ✅ - No directly contactable security support available. |
| Payment Processing | Secure processing by Stripe and PayPal | Internal payment processing |
| Pricing | $0 per month for the Standard Plan; platform fee of 2.95% for most features; 2.2% + 30¢ payment processing fee (Stripe). | $0 per month; processing fees of 3.0%-3.3% + 30¢ for nonprofits, and 4.0% + 30¢ for other organizations. |
Anedot may offer certain attractive fundraising solutions, but it falls short where modern fundraising really counts. This means your organization may struggle to scale, engage new supporters, and grow donations in the long run.
Donorbox comes packed with powerful online and in-person fundraising features designed to help you raise even more while amplifying your reach.
We’ve also got a ton of integrations, including our native integration with ISPolitical for political organizations looking to fundraise and file FEC reports with time-saving automation.
But don’t just take our word for it – hear what Donorbox users have to say in this quick video:
We’ve shared a few reviews of both platforms already, but here’s a closer look at what nonprofits and organizations like yours really think of Donorbox and Anedot.
Capterra Rating: 4.8 out of 5
G2 Rating: 4.6 out of 5
Donorbox has 599 Capterra reviews and 1,021 G2 reviews.
Here’s what some organizations have to say:
“I didn’t know where to start. The market is flooded with donor and fundraising software and I have very specific needs. Donorbox was recommended to me by my media producer and it checked every box! I needed a donate button, a capital campaign, a landing page for Giving Tuesday, one-time and monthly donations, email marketing to donors, and peer-to-peer fundraising for small immediate financial needs. Donorbox has it all and it was FREE to set up. They have great videos and tutorials but the software is so easy to use…” – Mary Grothe
“Donorbox is really secure, easy to use, efficient and fast and I love that. In addition, it offers currency choice for the donor.” – Foietdons Agossou
Capterra Rating: 4.8 out of 5
G2 Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Anedot has 67 Capterra reviews and 46 G2 reviews. See what users have to say about the platform:
“Documentation is just plain wrong much of the time. The UI can be unbearable. And customer service doesn’t know how to do anything except cut and paste the faulty documentation. A miserable experience all around, and you pay extra for it!” – Richard S.
“Streamlined and simple. Smooth functionality.” – Verified User
“There may be some limitations to using this service as opposed to other, larger or more widely known companies for specific types of organizations.” – Jon B.
Choosing the right fundraising platform is one of the most important decisions your organization will make. While Anedot offers some appealing features, it lacks the critical fundraising tools to help your organization grow at scale and connect with even more supporters.
Donorbox gives you access to powerful online and in-person fundraising features available with our Standard Plan. For even more advanced features and a reduced platform fee of 1.75%, upgrade to Pro and join more than 67% of organizations who’ve raised an average of 9x more within six months of signing up!
Ready to give Donorbox a try? Sign up and start fundraising in minutes.
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