ActBlue vs. GoFundMe Charity

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
ActBlue
Score 8.3 out of 10
N/A
N/AN/A
GoFundMe Charity
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
GoFundMe acquired CrowdRise in 2017 and offers it now offers GoFundMe Charity, based on the former product, a fundraising platform emphasizing the needs of non-profit organizations rather than individuals.N/A
Pricing
ActBlueGoFundMe Charity
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Free
1.9% + 0.30 processing fees
per transaction
Flex
3% platform fees/2.2% + 0.30 transaction fees
per transaction
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
ActBlueGoFundMe Charity
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
ActBlueGoFundMe Charity
Considered Both Products
ActBlue

No answer on this topic

GoFundMe Charity
Chose GoFundMe Charity
We chose GoFundMe primarily because it is a well-known name, and although there have been some donors questioning the legitimacy of our account, for the most part, donors trust this site and enjoy seeing the impact of donations collectively. Other platforms would also work just …
Chose GoFundMe Charity
Crowdrise is very similar to Classy and some of the other products we have used. The benefits are their fee guarantee and how easy the set up process is. They have many different features and seem to have more customization ability than some of its competitors. We've gone back …
Chose GoFundMe Charity
Since GFM was selected for us I can't give the rationale behind that. However, I do think that QGiv and Salsa are more internally user-friendly and provide at least the same amount of functionality. That being said, the other two (I think) require CRMs to use whereas GFM can …
Features
ActBlueGoFundMe Charity
Communications and Marketing
Comparison of Communications and Marketing features of Product A and Product B
ActBlue
9.7
Ratings
37% above category average
GoFundMe Charity
-
Ratings
Constituent engagement and marketing10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Social listening9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Digital advocacy enablement10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting and Analytics
Comparison of Reporting and Analytics features of Product A and Product B
ActBlue
8.5
Ratings
28% above category average
GoFundMe Charity
-
Ratings
Reporting and data visualization10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Wealth screening7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Fundraising and Events
Comparison of Fundraising and Events features of Product A and Product B
ActBlue
9.0
Ratings
39% above category average
GoFundMe Charity
-
Ratings
Online donation options10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Event registration and ticketing10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Text and phone donations8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Volunteer shift management8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile event check-in9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Security and Platform
Comparison of Security and Platform features of Product A and Product B
ActBlue
9.3
Ratings
30% above category average
GoFundMe Charity
-
Ratings
Role-based user permissions10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile access10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrations8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
ActBlueGoFundMe Charity
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(0 ratings)
8.8
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
6.9
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
ActBlueGoFundMe Charity
Likelihood to Recommend
i think it’s good for any democrat campaign. I honestly can’t think of a reason that a campaign would try to make its own version of this software rather than ActBlue. There’s so much customization and adaptability where it just makes sense. I’m not sure if PACs use it but because they’re so check heavy maybe it makes less sense for them
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Crowdrise is great for small non-profits who do not have full-time staff to do the accounting work. It works well for those charities that are looking to get others involved and raise their own money. It has a very easy setup process and it's obvious that they are fully invested in helping all kinds of non-profits.
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Pros
  • user interface
  • data visualization
  • contribution search
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  • Call of action marketing
  • Progress thermometer or meter
  • Great place for comments by donors
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Cons
  • i want to add checks to it
  • website is down from time to time
  • in sight graphic design
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  • The fees can be a little higher for small non-profits.
  • I wish there was more customization with their follow up emails.
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Usability
It has a very intuitive user interface. When i am trying to make an event, it lays out in all the editing tabs exactly what i need to make it look good and does so much for me on the back end. I will say that soemtimes the more complicated stuff is tougher to understand right away
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GoFundMe is very easy to use and does a great job allowing us to share insights and stories to leave a lasting impression on donors. From setting up the account to ending the appeal, the entire process has been very user-friendly. I'm very impressed with the experience so far and plan to continue using it for future campaigns.
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Support Rating
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So far support has not answered my questions regarding publishing the campaign or why we do not appear in relevant searches, so I can't give it a good rating.
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Alternatives Considered
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We chose GoFundMe primarily because it is a well-known name, and although there have been some donors questioning the legitimacy of our account, for the most part, donors trust this site and enjoy seeing the impact of donations collectively. Other platforms would also work just as well but we did some research before choosing GoFundMe and our entire team felt it was the best choice.
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Return on Investment
  • increased contributions
  • increased flexibility
  • more data understanding
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  • Positive - When the platform upgraded our previous campaigns were available.
  • Negative - Internal UX/UI should be clearer regarding stage of campaign publishing.
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