GiveSmart
8.2#1 in donor management softwareFrom $3,000 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGiveSmart vs Trail Blazer
Trail Blazer
7.5#10 in nonprofit fundraising softwareFrom $50 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | GiveSmart | Trail Blazer |
|---|---|---|
| Company size | LinkedIn lists the predecessor Gesture/GiveSmart organization as privately held with 51–200 employees. | LinkedIn reports a privately held company with 2–10 employees. |
| Integrations | Officially listed connections include Salesforce, Google Analytics, YouTube and Vimeo, plus report exporting. | The site identifies Vanco Payment Solutions for mobile giving and optional text-to-give features. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | GiveSmart Fundraise is rated 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings. | 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 158 reviews. | 4.3 out of 5 from 14 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.5 out of 5 from 211 reviews. | 4.4 out of 5 from 71 reviews |
GiveSmart plans
- Pay-As-You-GoFree
- Listed starting price$3,000 a year
- Annual Fee Subscription—
Trail Blazer plans
- Non-Profit Manager$50 a month
- Non-Profit Manager (small database)$50 a month
- Non-Profit Manager$100 a month
- Data conversion setup$295, paid once
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 Trail Blazer if…
Trail Blazer suits nonprofit organizations managing donors and fundraising, as well as political campaigns and PACs handling voter records and outreach. Its features are presented primarily for organizations in the United States and Canada, with some overseas clients.