GiveSmart
8.2#1 in donor management softwareFrom $3,000 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | GiveSmart | Handbid |
|---|---|---|
| API | GiveSmart Fundraise API v2 requires an account, an API token from the developer dashboard and use of its API documentation. | Handbid provides a V3 REST API, realtime events, and integration guides for developers. |
| Founded | LinkedIn lists the Gesture organization, now GiveSmart, as founded in 2011. | 2011 |
| Fundraising tools | The platform includes online fundraising, recurring giving, peer-to-peer campaigns, text-to-donate, auctions, and ticketing. | Features include ticketing and check-in, donations, paddle raises, text-to-give, peer-to-peer fundraising, and reporting. |
| Headquarters | Momentive Software lists its headquarters at 360 Central Ave, Suite 1120, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701. | 9200 E Mineral Ave Ste 350, Centennial, Colorado 80112 |
| Integrations | Officially listed connections include Salesforce, Google Analytics, YouTube and Vimeo, plus report exporting. | The integrations page lists Stripe, Bloomerang, DonorPerfect, Salesforce, Kindful, Salsa, DocuSign, Chariot, and Double the Donation. |
| Security | GiveSmart states that its system is PCI and SOC 2 compliant and describes controls including encryption, restricted access, vulnerability testing, and independent audits. | The maker says payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI Level 1 provider, and card data is not stored or processed on Handbid servers. |
| Support | GiveSmart advertises 24-hour, seven-day support by chat and email, with live agents reachable from the product Help button. | Every license includes phone support during the event; onsite staff is a separately quoted line item. |
GiveSmart plans
- Pay-As-You-GoFree
- Listed starting price$3,000 a year
- Annual Fee Subscription—
Handbid plans
- Custom licensePriced on request
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.
Pick Handbid if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.