GiveSmart
8.2#1 in donor management softwareFrom $3,000 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGiveSmart vs Swell Fundraising
Swell Fundraising
6.8#19 in nonprofit fundraising softwareAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | GiveSmart | Swell Fundraising |
|---|---|---|
| Payment processing | Credit-card processing is integrated into event and campaign checkout, and organizations can let donors cover transaction fees. | The privacy policy says donations are processed by partners including Stripe and Authorize.net, and Swell does not store donors’ credit card information. |
| Purpose | GiveSmart provides fundraising and donor management tools for nonprofits, schools, and associations. | Swell provides event-driven fundraising software for nonprofits, including event management and online campaigns. |
| Security | GiveSmart states that its system is PCI and SOC 2 compliant and describes controls including encryption, restricted access, vulnerability testing, and independent audits. | Swell says it uses SSL to encrypt transmission of sensitive information and maintains safeguards against unauthorized access. |
| Support | GiveSmart advertises 24-hour, seven-day support by chat and email, with live agents reachable from the product Help button. | The features page describes a get-started call and an in-product Help Desk for resources and questions to the support team. |
GiveSmart plans
- Pay-As-You-GoFree
- Listed starting price$3,000 a year
- Annual Fee Subscription—
Swell Fundraising plans
- No SubscriptionPriced on request
- Base LicensePriced on request
- Custom proposalsPriced on request
- Swell NextPriced 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 Swell Fundraising if…
It is for nonprofit organizations running events or online campaigns, subject to the 501(c)(3) eligibility confirmation. Teams using event registration and peer fundraising may find its linked ticketing and page creation relevant.