{"id":119783,"date":"2026-05-01T03:23:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T10:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog?p=119783"},"modified":"2026-10-08T08:10:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T15:10:54","slug":"donorbox-vs-bloomerang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donorbox-vs-bloomerang","title":{"rendered":"Donorbox vs Bloomerang: 6 Reasons to Fundraise With Donorbox"},"content":{"rendered":"

Deciding between Donorbox and Bloomerang, or just checking out some alternative online giving options?<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Why Choose Donorbox Over Bloomerang<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s see why over 100,000 organizations choose Donorbox over Bloomerang.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>1. Easy to learn and set up<\/h3>\n

One drawback that comes up a lot in Bloomerang reviews<\/a> is how steep the learning curve can be. For many users, especially those who aren\u2019t tech-savvy, it can take a while to get the hang of the system.<\/p>\n

It has taken us a year or more to be able to understand and use this software in meaningful ways.\u201d \u2013 <\/em>SAFE-Africa\/Gogo Grandmothers<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Donorbox, on the other hand, is easy to learn, and you can start collecting donations<\/a> in just 15 minutes!<\/p>\n

At Donorbox, we don\u2019t expect you to be a tech genius. We know nonprofits don\u2019t have hours to spend learning a new system, so everything is built to be simple from the start.<\/p>\n

Plus, you\u2019re not on your own. There\u2019s a helpful support team, along with guides, webinars, and YouTube tutorials to walk you through it and keep things running smoothly.<\/p>\n

Check out what this Donorbox user says:<\/p>\n

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<\/a>2. More customization options<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Plus, features like interactive donor walls and goal thermometers encourage participation while still feeling on-brand.<\/p>\n

We love SimiSleighs Foundation<\/a>\u2019s beautifully branded donation page. It not only matches their brand, but also gives donors the option to share their gift on a donor wall.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>3. Free fundraising tools<\/h3>\n

Unlike Bloomerang, Donorbox is upfront about pricing, so you know exactly what you\u2019re paying for from the start.<\/p>\n

And instead of charging extra for essential tools like peer-to-peer fundraising<\/a> and events, Donorbox includes them in its standard plan, no surprise add-ons, contracts, or hidden fees.<\/p>\n

See what this Bloomerang user says about pricing:<\/p>\n

While on one hand, it\u2019s nice to have \u2018menu\u2019 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.\u201d \u2013 <\/em>Peggy Adams<\/em><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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<\/a>4. Specialized in recurring giving<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n

With Donorbox\u2019s Recurring Upsell feature<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n

Here’s how it looks for donors:<\/p>\n

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<\/a>5. More payment options<\/h3>\n

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 25+ payment options including crypto<\/a>, stock, and even buy-now-pay-later options like Klarna and Afterpay.<\/p>\n

The more options you offer, the easier it is for supporters to give in the moment in ways they already prefer.<\/p>\n

With Donorbox, nonprofits can accept:<\/p>\n