GiveSmart
8.2#1 in donor management softwareFrom $3,000 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | GiveSmart | Raisely |
|---|---|---|
| API | GiveSmart Fundraise API v2 requires an account, an API token from the developer dashboard and use of its API documentation. | Raisely documents a JSON REST API with paginated resources and PATCH or PUT updates. |
| Founded | LinkedIn lists the Gesture organization, now GiveSmart, as founded in 2011. | 2016 |
| Integrations | Officially listed connections include Salesforce, Google Analytics, YouTube and Vimeo, plus report exporting. | Official integrations include Salesforce through MoveData, Keela, Raiser's Edge NXT through Bridgit, Aplos, Facebook Fundraising, Dataro, Sentry, Strava, Unbounce, Zapier and Google tools. |
| Notable news | Momentive Software announced GiveSmart pay-as-you-go pricing with no annual subscription fee on September 2, 2026. | A June 4, 2024 Business Wire release said Keela would join Aplos and Raisely to combine CRM, accounting and fundraising software for nonprofits. |
| Purpose | GiveSmart provides fundraising and donor management tools for nonprofits, schools, and associations. | Raisely provides online fundraising tools for charities and nonprofits. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 158 reviews. | 4.8 out of 5 from 38 reviews. |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.5 out of 5 from 211 reviews. | 4.6 out of 5 from 27 reviews. |
| Security | GiveSmart states that its system is PCI and SOC 2 compliant and describes controls including encryption, restricted access, vulnerability testing, and independent audits. | Raisely states that it is SOC 2 compliant. |
GiveSmart plans
- Pay-As-You-GoFree
- Listed starting price$3,000 a year
- Annual Fee Subscription—
Raisely plans
- Free fundraising platformFree
- Raisely Pro monthly$119 a month
- Raisely Pro annual$714 a year
- CoreFree
- Fundraising platformFree
- Raisely Pro$119 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 Raisely if…
Raisely suits charities and nonprofit teams that need tools for campaigns, events, recurring donations, and fundraising websites. Its API and integrations may also suit organizations connecting fundraising activity to other systems.