Sometimes finding the best fundraising platform for your organization can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. While some larger and well-known fundraising platforms may be attractive, they can ultimately cost you too much and may not have tools designed to help you scale your mission. Read on to compare the pricing, features, reviews, and more of two well-known platforms, Donorbox and DonorDrive.
The popularity of online giving can’t be denied – and it continues to trend upward. In 2022, 8% of all donations were made online; in 2023, that increased to 12%. This means that an online donation platform is a must for any healthy fundraising program.
If you’re looking for the best fundraising platform out there, you might be considering Donorbox or DonorDrive. In this article, we’ll compare these two platforms, including their features, pricing, reviews, resources, and more so you can choose the best solution for your organization.
Let’s dive right in!
Let’s see how these two popular fundraising platforms compare.
Trusted by over 80,000 organizations around the world, Donorbox provides comprehensive fundraising tools that drive donations and help you build lasting relationships with donors all without breaking the bank.
And more! Discover all of our features here and check out how First Responders Children’s Foundation uses Donorbox to raise more for their important cause.
Donorbox offers thousands of free fundraising tips and ideas to help you raise more. Enjoy these resources:
Our world-class support team is ready to help answer your questions 24/5, with some weekend availability. Users love our lightning-fast response times and thoughtful assistance. We also have an in-depth knowledge base where you can find answers to all of your product questions.
Connect your Donorbox account with thousands of your favorite tools with both native and Zapier integrations to make your life easier. Integrations include:
Plus, choose Stripe or PayPal to process your secure payments.
Donorbox has a plan that can help you scale your fundraising – no matter your budget.
Donorbox CRM is available starting at $75 a month. Contact sales for your custom pricing.
Learn more about our pricing and sign up today!
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G2 Rating: 4.6 out of 5
“Donorbox has been an excellent tool for our fundraising efforts. What stands out the most is how easy it was to get set up, to get started, to use-both for us as administrators and for my donors.
Another highlight has been their outstanding customer support. When I reached out with a question, I received an incredibly quick response, and they followed up shortly after to make sure everything was still going smoothly. This level of care and attentiveness really sets Donorbox apart and makes us feel supported every step of the way.” – Verified User
“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.” – Mary G.
DonorDrive, recently acquired by Bonterra, offers fundraising tools that help organizations raise funds primarily through events and peer-to-peer fundraising.
DonorDrive provides resources to help you fundraise, including:
And more.
DonorDrive has responsive customer service with a guaranteed response time of 24 hours for most requests and one hour for urgent requests. They also have an in-depth knowledge base.
DonorDrive offers many integrations, including:
DonorDrive also offers multiple payment gateways.
DonorDrive doesn’t share their pricing publicly. They do offer two pricing editions:
For both options, you must contact sales for information about pricing.
G2 Rating: 4.6 out of 5
“The admin side of DonorDrive can be slightly confusing and difficult to navigate if you’ve never used it before. There are a lot of hoops to jump through to get to where you want to go. There are almost so many features that it gets confusing. If there were more straightforward ways to navigate the admin side, I would have no dislikes about the program. However, whenever I do encounter an issue, DonorDrive’s customer support is very helpful in helping navigate the problem.” – Verified User
“DonorDrive makes it very easy to see your fundraising efforts all in one place. It is a great resource to share out with people on many platforms as well and makes it relatively easy to donate also! On the admin side, it is somewhat challenging to pull the reports and information that you may want or need to see.” – Verified User
Let’s take a closer look at how these two platforms compare.
| Feature | Donorbox | DonorDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Donation forms | X | X |
| Donation pages | X | X |
| Built-in CRM | X | |
| Crowdfunding | X | X |
| Peer-to-Peer Fundraising | X | X |
| Donation kiosk app | X | |
| Event ticketing | X | X |
| Event registration | X | |
| QuickDonate™ one-click giving | X | |
| Donor portal | X | X |
| AI fundraising assistant | X | |
| Robust integrations | X | X |
| Livestream fundraising | X | |
| Mobile app | X | |
| Memberships | X | X |
| Text-to-Give | X |
These days, no organization can afford partnering with a sleek and effective online fundraising platform. You might be tempted to go with DonorDrive, which offers fundraising functionality that can help some organizations raise more. But after Bonterra acquired DonorDrive, some of their users are looking for DonorDrive alternatives.
Donorbox offers flexible, affordable, and powerful solutions for all kinds of organizations. Whether you’re fundraising through an event, capital campaign, in-person donation kiosk, or text-to-give, we have you covered. And our pricing is always straightforward so you can find the plan that fits your path. Plus, enjoy thousands of fundraising tips and tricks in resources designed to help you grow. We’re your sustainable fundraising platform, ready to take you to the next level.
Sign up today and start fundraising in fifteen minutes. Learn more about getting started in this blog.
Lindsey spent years wearing many hats in the nonprofit world. Whether she was helping arts nonprofits with their messaging and content, planning a fundraising gala, writing an NEA grant proposal, or running a membership program with over 400 members, she learned how to navigate – and appreciate! – the fast-paced world of fundraising. Now, she loves sharing those hard-earned lessons with the Donorbox community.
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