Bloomerang vs OpenVolunteer
Bloomerang
bloomerang.comOpenVolunteer
openvolunteer.netSide by side
| Figure | Bloomerang | OpenVolunteer |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $40/mo | $15/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Nonprofit Volunteer Management Software | 8.1 (#7) | 8.1 (#8) |
| Purpose | Bloomerang describes its Giving Platform as software for nonprofit fundraising that combines fundraising, donor management, and volunteer engagement. | OpenVolunteer coordinates people, shifts, hours, teams, and recognition for community organizations. |
| Security | Bloomerang says its platform uses access controls and audit logs and that it is SOC 2 Type 2 certified and PCI DSS compliant. | The managed hosting page says its service includes automated backups, monitoring, and sensible security practices. |
Plans
Bloomerang
- Bloomerang Fundraising$40 a month
- Bloomerang Volunteer$119 a month
- Bloomerang CRM$125 a month
- The Giving Platform$242 a month
In their own words
Bloomerang
Bloomerang is a paid Giving Platform for nonprofits that combines fundraising, donor management and volunteer engagement. Its fundraising tools include online donation forms, event management, text fundraising, auctions and peer-to-peer fundraising, with support for recurring donations and automated receipts. Bloomerang CRM provides donor management, predictive giving insights, supporter journeys, email tools, reporting and data management, including donor segmentation and advanced reporting. Bloomerang Volunteer covers recruitment, scheduling, messaging, screening and attendance tracking, with mobile apps for volunteers and managers. Mobile apps are also listed for fundraisers and donors. Integrations include Dataro, QuickBooks, DonorSearch, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Amilia and Verified First, with Zapier connections. Donation payments can use Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal and Venmo. The platform lists access controls, audit logs, SOC 2 Type 2 certification and PCI DSS compliance. Plans are billed annually, starting at $40 a month.
OpenVolunteer
OpenVolunteer has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.