Beacon
7.6#5 in donor management softwareFrom £37 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBeacon vs GiveSmart
What both publish
| Fact | Beacon | GiveSmart |
|---|---|---|
| API | Beacon provides an open REST API for reading, adding and deleting account data; API access is included on Standard, Premium and Ultimate plans. | GiveSmart Fundraise API v2 requires an account, an API token from the developer dashboard and use of its API documentation. |
| Events | Event tools track attendance and sell tickets through branded forms with availability limits, time slots and group tickets. | Ticketing and guest management include seating and group management, contactless check-in, guest communication, and tax receipts. |
| Founded | 2017 | LinkedIn lists the Gesture organization, now GiveSmart, as founded in 2011. |
| Headquarters | Shoreditch, London, United Kingdom | Momentive Software lists its headquarters at 360 Central Ave, Suite 1120, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701. |
| 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. | Officially listed connections include Salesforce, Google Analytics, YouTube and Vimeo, plus report exporting. |
| Notable news | Beacon reported on May 11, 2026 that it ranked first in Fundraising Magazine’s CRM survey for the seventh consecutive year. | Momentive Software announced GiveSmart pay-as-you-go pricing with no annual subscription fee on September 2, 2026. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews | 4.5 out of 5 from 158 reviews. |
| Security | Beacon states that it holds ISO 27001:2022 and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications. | GiveSmart states that its system is PCI and SOC 2 compliant and describes controls including encryption, restricted access, vulnerability testing, and independent audits. |
Beacon plans
- Starter£37 a month
- Standard£127 a month
- Premium£325 a month
- UltimatePriced on request
GiveSmart plans
- Pay-As-You-GoFree
- Listed starting price$3,000 a year
- Annual Fee Subscription—
Pick Beacon if…
Beacon suits charities managing fundraising, memberships, events, and service cases in one CRM. It is also suited to teams needing donor segmentation, advanced reporting, integrations, or a REST API.
Pick GiveSmart if…
GiveSmart suits nonprofits, schools, and associations running fundraising campaigns, auctions, ticketed events, or virtual and hybrid fundraisers. It may fit organizations seeking donor management and campaign reporting alongside fundraising tools.