Beacon vs Donation Manager RedCloud Suite
Beacon
beaconcrm.orgDonation Manager RedCloud Suite
donationmanager.co.ukSide by side
| Figure | Beacon | Donation Manager RedCloud Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £37/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Donor Management Software | 9.2 (#1) | 7.9 (#16) |
| Founded | 2017 | 2013 |
| Integrations | The integration directory lists Stripe, GoCardless, PayPal, Mailchimp, Gmail, Outlook, Gift Aid, JustGiving, Enthuse, Xero, QuickBooks, WordPress, Wix, Drupal, Joomla and Zapier among others. | The features page lists Sage One, MailChimp and Salesforce integrations, plus an advanced developer API and webhooks. |
| Security | Beacon states that it holds ISO 27001:2022 and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications. | The FAQ says data is fully encrypted and held on dedicated servers in a UK data centre, and payments are processed by PCI Service Provider Level 1 certified providers. |
| Support | All plans include live chat and email support, free Lighthouse training and webinars; Beacon targets a five-minute response time. | The FAQ offers live online and email technical support with a one-hour response time. |
Plans
Beacon
- Starter£37 a month
- Standard£127 a month
- Premium£325 a month
- UltimatePriced on request
Donation Manager RedCloud Suite
- Donation Manager RedCloud™ SuiteFree
In their own words
Beacon
Beacon is a CRM built especially for charities, combining fundraising, memberships, events, and case management. Fundraising tools include branded donation forms, grants, major gifts, legacies, recurring payments, and Gift Aid. Organizations can create branded membership and event ticketing forms and track attendance. For service work, Beacon tracks enquiries, ongoing use, and activities over time. Workflow automation and AI tools support data filtering, email drafting, and database logic.
Listed integrations include Mailchimp, Dotdigital, Sendgrid, Xero, JustGiving, Stripe, GoCardless, PayPal, and Zapier. Beacon also provides a documented RESTful API for custom integrations and Beacon-powered features. The service has web, iOS, Android, and API platform listings. Plans start at £37/mo, with annual billing also listed for Starter, Standard, and Premium; Ultimate pricing is custom. Beacon says its infrastructure and customer data are hosted in the UK and that it holds ISO 27001:2022 and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications. All plans include in-app chat and email support. Implementation is not included in plan pricing and is handled by certified Implementation Partners. Beacon was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Shoreditch, London.
Donation Manager RedCloud Suite
Donation Manager RedCloud Suite has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.