Compare Bonterra to Bloomerang
Bonterra’s bells and whistles can be enticing, but when it comes down to it, Bloomerang is the platform that puts supporter relationships above all else. Ultimately, our platform can help your nonprofit grow genuine relationships without straining your budget.
Top 3 reasons why nonprofits choose Bloomerang over Bonterra:
It’s no secret that Bonterra has experienced many recent internal upheavals as they seek to incorporate multiple tools into one fundraising platform, including Every Action, Salsa Labs, and Network for Good. As a result, users may face uncertainty about whether they can keep using their current solution.
On the other hand, over 16,000 customers who switched from Bonterra and other fundraising software found Bloomerang to be a reliable, stable platform for managing donor relationships and achieving their fundraising goals.
Our team knows what it takes to fundraise effectively.
The Bloomerang team is comprised of fundraising industry veterans who have been (and still are!) deeply involved in nonprofit work, just like you. And they’re here because they want to ensure nonprofits are set up to make a real difference. So if you need a team that just gets you, you’re in the right place.
“Bloomerang is very user-friendly and has excellent support and training resources. You won’t regret the switch!”
Christine Swarm, Executive Director 500 Festival Foundation
Reliable onboarding and support take the stress out of switching.
Your Bloomerang team is here to support you from day one. From transferring your data securely and promptly to getting you comfortable with your new database, our team will guide you through every step of the process. Looking for a little extra support? No problem! Our Coaching Services can assist you with a personal touch.
“Excellent service, very affordable telephone support, continuous great webinars and tutorials.”
Richard Wagar, Association President Vancouver Brain Injury Association
Our platform is simple for anyone to learn and use.
You don’t need complex bells and whistles to get great results. Bloomerang is intuitive and accessible for everyone, regardless of technical expertise.
“Key staff find it easy to use, therefore there is less training time and user-avoidance.”
Troy Salsbury, Director of Operations & Development Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia
How Bloomerang stacks up against Bonterra
Based on G2 Crowd reviews
818 Reviews
Bonterra Guided Fundraising
332 Reviews
Meets Requirements
8.9
8.8
Ease of Use
9.3
8.9
Ease of Admin
9.3
9.0
Quality of Support
9.5
9.1
Product Direction
9.4
8.6
Donor Profiles
9.1
8.6
Fundraising Reporting
9.1
8.4
Automation
8.5
8.2
Recurring Donations
9.0
8.8
Mobile Capabilities
8.0
7.6
Spread joy through a better fundraising experience with the top Bonterra alternative.
Lifting Up Westchester switched to Bloomerang
Lifting Up Westchester needed streamlined software to make their reporting easier. When they left Salsa CRM (now part of Bonterra) and moved to Bloomerang, they saved time by quickly creating and running custom reports.
“It took three days of massaging monthly Salsa reports to reconcile donations with the finance department. Now with Bloomerang it only takes a couple of hours.”
Lauren Candela-Katz, Chief Development Officer Lifting Up Westchester
What makes Bloomerang the best Bonterra alternative?
See why nonprofits like yours are using Bloomerang instead of Bonterra.
Feature Comparison
Easy for Anyone to Learn and Use
Bloomerang’s user-friendly features, including a modern dashboard, intuitive constituent profiles, and drag-and-drop reporting, make it easy for anyone to use without extensive training or technical expertise. Bloomerang is consistently listed toward the top of G2’s list of easiest-to-use nonprofit software. Bonterra, on the other hand, is toward the bottom of the list.
Bonterra
Responsive, Reliable Support
Bloomerang offers support you can count on to resolve every question and concern with lightning-fast response time. Alternatively, some former Bonterra customers reported minimal support and implementation training were available.
Bonterra
Donor Management and Fundraising Focused
Powerful features and educational resources that help organizations build strong, lasting relationships with their donors that lead to higher donations.
Bonterra
Simple, Robust Drag & Drop Reporting
Use Bloomerang’s intuitive drag-and-drop reporting capabilities to create unlimited custom reports—no technical expertise, programming skills, or special requests required. In a head-to-head comparison, Bloomerang outranks Bonterra on both fundraising and donor management reporting. Some G2 reviewers noted that Bonterra’s reporting can be clunky and overly complex.
Bonterra
Built-in Wealth Insights at No Additional Cost
Bloomerang’s close partnership with DonorSearch gives users access to built-in wealth screening solutions that identify donors with the capacity and willingness to give generously.
Bonterra
Nightly Data Stewardship Updates at no Additional Cost
Individual constituents with US addresses are automatically updated every night with NCOA information through our partnership with TrueGivers.
Bonterra
Mobile App for iOS and Android
Bloomerang’s mobile app empowers nonprofit professionals to get things done while on the go, whether updating donor profiles between meetings or processing credit card or cash donations. Bonterra doesn’t currently have a mobile app for fundraising or donor management.
Bonterra
Stable, Transparent Pricing
Bloomerang offers transparent pricing and no hidden fees. We offer our pricing options directly on our website. Plus, we won’t surprise you with unexpected price increases after you’ve signed up. Meanwhile, Bonterra’s pricing is more opaque, and you have to reach out for a quote.
Bonterra
One platform, endless connections
Bloomerang provides greater data insights by connecting to your existing tools. Bloomerang + Qgiv provides a complete fundraising solution combining Qgiv’s extensive fundraising tools with Bloomerang’s robust donor management for better results. Connect with Mailchimp, Constant Contact, QuickBooks, DonorSearch and more for a seamless experience.
“We use almost all of the integrations. We import our Shopify and photographic print orders into Bloomerang through Zapier, segment and communicate by email through Mailchimp, and have GeoTargetly and Fundraise Up implemented on our site.”
Laurie McConnell Pacific Wild
Helpful & Human
Every Bloomerang customer has free access to chat and email with our Customer Support Team. We promise that any time you work with our team, you’ll always work with a real human employed by Bloomerang. We’ll keep working for you until your questions are answered.
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The best part, though, is the support team. They are quick to respond and provide setup advice that is tailored to the client. I’ve never had an unanswered question.
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Even better, their support is second to none. Any question is addressed thoughtfully and quickly.
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I advise all of my clients to use the chat support feature; the support representatives are prompt and knowledgeable.
- Adam L.
Live chat
Free live chat support is available directly in Bloomerang.
Phone
A real person is just a phone call away. Available as an add-on.Trusted by more than 23,000 nonprofit organizations.
Top fundraising consultants recommend Bloomerang.
“Bloomerang is a game changer for me and for my clients. I’ve used a lot of CRM systems in my career and I keep coming back to the adaptive nature of this software.”
Kishshana Palmer CEO Kishshana & Co.
“If you’re ready for a software that will not only help you manage your donor information, but also your donor relationships, this is it. If I were in the market for software, I’d jump all over Bloomerang!”
Sandy Rees Founder & Chief Encouragement Officer Get Fully Funded
“Fundraising is really ‘Relationship Raising.’ As nonprofits, we want our donors to fall in love with our mission. Bloomerang helps make that happen and simplifies the journey from prospects to donor engagement.”
Tayyab Yunus CEO & Founder Intuitive IT Solutions, Inc.
“My clients love how easy it is to use Bloomerang. I love that they shape the most important goals right into their product, making it ridiculously easy to focus on what matters most.”
Marc A. Pitman CEO The Concord Leadership Group LLC
“Bloomerang incorporates the best practices of fundraising, donor loyalty and constituent engagement into a user-friendly platform that’s priced well for small and growing nonprofits.”
Claire Axelrad Principal Clairification
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