Is Donorbox really better than Bloomerang? Over 100,000 nonprofits who choose Donorbox seem to think so. I'll break down exactly why, and help you decide which fundraising platform is best for your organization.
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Deciding between Donorbox and Bloomerang, or just checking out some alternative online giving options?
Keep reading for an honest, in-depth look at why Donorbox stands out, plus a side-by-side comparison of key features so you can quickly see how Donorbox vs. Bloomerang measure up.
Let’s see why over 100,000 organizations choose Donorbox over Bloomerang.
One drawback that comes up a lot in Bloomerang reviews is how steep the learning curve can be. For many users, especially those who aren’t tech-savvy, it can take a while to get the hang of the system.
It has taken us a year or more to be able to understand and use this software in meaningful ways.” – SAFE-Africa/Gogo Grandmothers
Donorbox, on the other hand, is easy to learn, and you can start collecting donations in just 15 minutes!
At Donorbox, we don’t expect you to be a tech genius. We know nonprofits don’t have hours to spend learning a new system, so everything is built to be simple from the start.
Plus, you’re not on your own. There’s a helpful support team, along with guides, webinars, and YouTube tutorials to walk you through it and keep things running smoothly.
Check out what this Donorbox user says:
At Donorbox, you can create fully customized donation forms without needing a developer, which helps build trust with your donors, keep your branding consistent, and create an overall smooth giving experience.
Match everything to your look and feel, from embedded forms on your website to pop-ups, sticky donate buttons, and even crowdfunding or peer-to-peer pages.
Plus, features like interactive donor walls and goal thermometers encourage participation while still feeling on-brand.
We love SimiSleighs Foundation’s beautifully branded donation page. It not only matches their brand, but also gives donors the option to share their gift on a donor wall.
Unlike Bloomerang, Donorbox is upfront about pricing, so you know exactly what you’re paying for from the start.
And instead of charging extra for essential tools like peer-to-peer fundraising and events, Donorbox includes them in its standard plan, no surprise add-ons, contracts, or hidden fees.
See what this Bloomerang user says about pricing:
While on one hand, it’s nice to have ‘menu’ items to choose from, on the other hand, it seems that other similar systems are including for no additional cost some of the add-on features that BL charges more for. And most of the add-on features are not cheap.” – Peggy Adams
Donorbox specializes in converting one-time donors into long-term supporters. Nonprofits have more intervals to choose from than Bloomerang and even the ability to preselect their preferred frequency default.
With Donorbox’s Recurring Upsell feature, you also have the option to prompt supporters to turn their one-time gift into a recurring donation, or even invite them to add a recurring gift on top of a ticket purchase.
Here’s how it looks for donors:
Donorbox helps you reach more donors with more giving options, all while supporting 53 currencies and 15 languages. Right from your embedded donation form, donors can have 22+ payment options including crypto, stock, and even buy-now-pay-later options like Klarna and Afterpay.
The more options you offer, the easier it is for supporters to give in the moment in ways they already prefer.
With Donorbox, nonprofits can accept:
At the end of the day, the numbers speak for themselves. Bloomerang serves over 24,000 nonprofits, but more than 100,000 organizations choose Donorbox to support their fundraising.
Altogether, Donorbox has helped nonprofits raise over $3 billion for causes that matter.
Bonus resource: Ready to say goodbye to Bloomerang? Here’s how to cancel your Bloomerang account.
Check out this side-by-side comparison of key features between Donorbox and Bloomerang:
| Feature | Donorbox | Bloomerang |
|---|---|---|
| Donation forms and pages | ✅ | ✅ |
| Free plan | ✅ | ❌ |
| Peer-to-peer | ✅ | ✅ |
| Crowdfunding | ✅ | ❌ |
| Auction software | ❌ | ✅ |
| In-person donations | ✅ | ✅ |
| Stock & cryptocurrency | ✅ | ❌ |
| Donor can cover fees | ✅ | ✅ |
| CRM | ✅ Coming soon | ✅ |
| Volunteer management | ❌ | ✅ |
| Highly customizable donation forms | ✅ | ❌ |
| Surveys | ❌ | ✅ |
| Memberships | ✅ | ✅ |
| Donor Portal | ✅ | ✅ |
| Donor Wall | ✅ | ❌ |
| Processing Fees | Secure processing by Stripe and PayPal - 2.2% + $.030 per transaction | Bloomerang Payments built on top of Stripe - 2.0% + $0.30 per transaction |
Bloomerang does a great job as a CRM and for volunteer management, but when it comes to actually increasing donations, it’s limited in areas like flexible payment options, advanced form customization, and tools designed to help convert and retain donors.
If the goal is to grow recurring giving, improve donor retention, and make it easier for people to give in more ways, Donorbox is designed with that in mind.
Still on the fence? You can try Donorbox for free and set up your first campaign in minutes. There’s no contract, no monthly fees, and no startup costs, so you can explore Donorbox’s fundraising features without any pressure.
With a background in professional writing, Lydia brings over 10 years of experience in nonprofit communications under her belt, with a strong focus on fundraising and donor engagement. Her passion for supporting nonprofits was sparked during college internships with global mission organizations, where she gained hands-on experience with fundraising marketing strategies.
Lydia went on to serve for more than eight years as a Church Communications Director, overseeing both internal and external communications to clearly communicate the church’s mission, build trust with members, and encourage generosity through accessible tools like online and recurring giving. In this role, she partnered closely with church leadership to support giving campaigns and highlight the real-life impact of financial support through storytelling.
These experiences have continued to fuel her dedication to empowering nonprofits through her writing.
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