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At a Glance
ActBlue
ActBlue
Star Rating
(11)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Donorbox
Donorbox
Star Rating
(802)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (96.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that ActBlue excels in its Campaign Management with a score of 8.7, allowing for effective organization of fundraising efforts, while Donorbox shines in its Online Donation Portal with a higher score of 9.2, making it easier for donors to contribute online.
  • Reviewers mention that ActBlue's Recurring Donations feature scores 9.1, which is highly appreciated for its reliability, whereas Donorbox also offers a strong performance in this area, but users on G2 highlight that Donorbox's interface is more user-friendly.
  • G2 users indicate that ActBlue's Quality of Support is a significant drawback, scoring only 6.7, while Donorbox receives praise for its support with a score of 9.1, making it a more dependable choice for users needing assistance.
  • Users say that ActBlue's Reporting capabilities score 8.4, which is decent but lacks some advanced features, while Donorbox's reporting features score 8.6, with reviewers mentioning that it provides more customizable options for tracking donations.
  • Reviewers mention that ActBlue has a solid Automation score of 8.5, but Donorbox outperforms it with a score of 9.1 in Ease of Setup, making it quicker for new users to get started with their fundraising campaigns.
  • Users on G2 report that ActBlue's Donor Profiles score 8.3, which is functional but not as comprehensive as Donorbox's score of 8.6, where users appreciate the detailed insights into donor behavior and preferences.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ActBlue
No pricing available
Donorbox
Standard
Free
Per Month
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Free Trial
ActBlue
No trial information available
Donorbox
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
9
9.1
746
Ease of Use
8.3
9
9.2
775
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.1
674
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.1
584
Quality of Support
6.7
9
9.1
557
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.2
560
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
8
9.2
770
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.3
6,957
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
611
Not enough data
8.4
595
Not enough data
8.5
595
Not enough data
8.2
596
Fundraising
Not enough data
8.7
603
Not enough data
9.2
601
Not enough data
7.6
558
Not enough data
9.1
594
Not enough data
8.0
534
Not enough data
8.4
574
Marketing
Not enough data
7.5
555
Not enough data
7.1
541
Not enough data
8.3
3,713
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
328
Not enough data
8.6
324
Not enough data
8.6
323
Not enough data
8.2
313
Not enough data
8.2
319
Donor Management
Not enough data
7.9
302
Not enough data
8.1
304
Not enough data
7.8
296
Not enough data
8.5
307
Interoperability
Not enough data
8.0
298
Not enough data
8.4
302
Not enough data
8.3
297
Not enough data
8.4
635
Constituent Management
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
8.4
38
Marketing Automation
Not enough data
8.1
38
Not enough data
8.0
36
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
8.1
37
Workflow Automation
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
8.7
37
Not enough data
8.2
37
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.6
38
Not enough data
8.5
37
Integrations
Not enough data
8.5
38
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
7.9
37
Not enough data
7.7
37
Not enough data
Not enough data
Campaign Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Field Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ActBlue
ActBlue
Donorbox
Donorbox
ActBlue and Donorbox are categorized as Fundraising
Unique Categories
ActBlue
ActBlue is categorized as Political Campaign
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ActBlue
ActBlue
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
45.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Donorbox
Donorbox
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
96.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
3.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0.5%
Reviewers' Industry
ActBlue
ActBlue
Political Organization
63.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
18.2%
Fund-Raising
9.1%
Computer & Network Security
9.1%
Other
0.0%
Donorbox
Donorbox
Non-Profit Organization Management
53.2%
Religious Institutions
6.5%
Fund-Raising
5.1%
Political Organization
3.0%
Civic & Social Organization
2.8%
Other
29.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
ActBlue
ActBlue
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Political Organization

so easy to use and customize for different clients

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

No response from support. Three times ask for help with only a prepared online response.

Donorbox
Donorbox
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Band Rep G.
BG
Band Rep G.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

It was very easy to get our campaign up and running. We had all the pieces in place within a day, and had our first donations coming in.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Kathryn D.
KD
Kathryn D.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

If a $100 donation is made, my nonprofit gets $88 through Stripe, so fees are high.

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