GiveSmart
8.2#1 in donor management softwareFrom $3,000 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGiveSmart vs Neon CRM
What both publish
| Fact | GiveSmart | Neon CRM |
|---|---|---|
| API | GiveSmart Fundraise API v2 requires an account, an API token from the developer dashboard and use of its API documentation. | Neon CRM publishes API v2 documentation with separate base URLs for different Neon CRM instance types. |
| API extensibility | The API supports up to 10 custom transaction fields for daily synchronization into Donor CRM. | The vendor's API guide demonstrates GET and PATCH requests, webhooks, Postman collections and JavaScript scripts for chained automation. |
| Events | Ticketing and guest management include seating and group management, contactless check-in, guest communication, and tax receipts. | The optional Events module includes registrations, flexible ticketing, check-in, seating charts, classes, reminders and waitlists. |
| Founded | LinkedIn lists the Gesture organization, now GiveSmart, as founded in 2011. | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Momentive Software lists its headquarters at 360 Central Ave, Suite 1120, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701. | The NeonCRM Android developer listing gives 4545 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60640, USA. |
| Integrations | Officially listed connections include Salesforce, Google Analytics, YouTube and Vimeo, plus report exporting. | Native connections include QuickBooks, Windfall Data, Mailchimp and Eventbrite, while an open API supports custom integrations. |
| Notable news | Momentive Software announced GiveSmart pay-as-you-go pricing with no annual subscription fee on September 2, 2026. | Neon One announced Keith Reed as CEO on January 29, 2025, succeeding Steve Kriter. |
| Purpose | GiveSmart provides fundraising and donor management tools for nonprofits, schools, and associations. | Neon CRM combines donor management, fundraising campaigns, payments, communications, and reporting for small and midsize nonprofits in the US and Canada. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 158 reviews. | 4.2 out of 5 from 443 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.5 out of 5 from 211 reviews. | 4.3 out of 5 from 620 reviews |
GiveSmart plans
- Pay-As-You-GoFree
- Listed starting price$3,000 a year
- Annual Fee Subscription—
Neon CRM plans
- Neon CRM$99 a month
- Events module—
- Memberships module—
- Volunteers module—
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 Neon CRM if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.