GiveSmart
8.2#1 in donor management softwareFrom $3,000 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGiveSmart vs Keela
What both publish
| Fact | GiveSmart | Keela |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | LinkedIn lists the Gesture organization, now GiveSmart, as founded in 2011. | LinkedIn lists 2013 as the founding year, while Keela’s story says the product launched in 2015. |
| Integrations | Officially listed connections include Salesforce, Google Analytics, YouTube and Vimeo, plus report exporting. | Listed integrations include Aplos, Raisely, Stripe, PayPal, QuickBooks Online, Eventbrite, Mailchimp, SendGrid, Xero, Zapier, BitPay, DonorSearch, Google Calendar, Gmail, Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. |
| Limit: customization | G2 reviewers say description pages and visual elements have limited design customization, and some displays such as thermometers lack broader calculation options. | Reviews mention limited customization in donation pages, email templates and some workflows. |
| Payment processing | Credit-card processing is integrated into event and campaign checkout, and organizations can let donors cover transaction fees. | Donations can be processed through Stripe and PayPal, with Keela stating it adds no fee above processor charges. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 158 reviews. | 4.6 out of 5 from 103 reviews. |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.5 out of 5 from 211 reviews. | 4.3 out of 5 from 314 reviews. |
| Reporting | GiveSmart provides live dashboards, campaign reporting, goal thermometers, leaderboards, autogenerated receipts and tax letters. | Dashboards include campaign reports, cohort analysis and LYBUNT/SYBUNT donor views. |
| Security | GiveSmart states that its system is PCI and SOC 2 compliant and describes controls including encryption, restricted access, vulnerability testing, and independent audits. | Keela says HTTPS encrypts data sent to its servers and that data is backed up multiple times a day. |
GiveSmart plans
- Pay-As-You-GoFree
- Listed starting price$3,000 a year
- Annual Fee Subscription—
Keela plans
- 1001-2500 contacts — annual$243 a month
- 2501-5000 contacts — annual$316 a month
- 5001-7500 contacts — annual$379 a month
- 7501-10000+ contacts — annual$438 a month
- 1001-2500 contacts — monthly$259 a month
- 2501-5000 contacts — monthly$357 a month
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 Keela if…
Keela suits nonprofits and charities that want donor management, fundraising, email outreach, and reporting in one web platform. Its contact-count pricing is relevant for organizations assessing their donor database size.