DonorCloud vs KindLink
DonorCloud
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| Figure | DonorCloud | KindLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £39/mo | £25/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Software | 8.1 (#9) | 7.9 (#13) |
| Founded | 2023 | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Nottingham, England, UK | London, United Kingdom |
| Integrations | The pricing page lists Stripe, HMRC API submissions and a Zapier integration; a Stripe account is required to onboard. | KindLink offers an embedded donation flow for websites and integrates with HMRC for Gift Aid submissions. |
| Security | The pricing page says two-factor authentication using an authenticator app is available on all plans. | KindLink states it is GDPR compliant and PCI DSS compliant, and that payment card data is held by Stripe rather than KindLink. |
| Support | Standard support includes email support, a knowledge base and in-app help; the page says most queries are answered within one business day. | Premium includes live chat, live and on-demand webinars, personal onboarding, and email support with a 24-hour response; Expert includes a dedicated account manager. |
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In their own words
DonorCloud
DonorCloud has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
KindLink
KindLink is an online platform for charities, nonprofits, donors, contributors, and supporters, combining fundraising tools with a CRM. Organisations can create peer-to-peer fundraising pages, collect one-off or recurring donations, run events and memberships, handle ticketing, and sell online. Its CRM keeps supporter and donor records alongside donation histories, volunteer details, and beneficiary records. The Free plan includes project dashboards and geolocated impact updates; website donation flows and HMRC Gift Aid submissions are also supported. Expert adds UK Direct Debit, collection in 135+ currencies, Apple Pay, Google Pay, iDEAL, Sofort, and bank transfer. KindLink says it takes no percentage of donations; UK card processing is 1.4% + 15p, while Direct Debit is 1.25%, capped at £4. The permanent Free plan is for registered charities, nonprofits, and CICs after charity-number verification. Pricing is Free forever, Premium £25 per month or £20/mo billed annually as £240, and Expert £45 per month or £36/mo billed annually as £432. Platforms are web and Android.