Compare GiveSmart and Greater Giving 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
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GiveSmart
Star Rating
(156)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
Learn more about GiveSmartGreater Giving
Star Rating
(100)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that GiveSmart excels in automation features, scoring 9.0, which allows for streamlined processes and less manual intervention, while Greater Giving lags behind with a score of 7.2, making it less efficient for users who prioritize automation.
- Reviewers mention that GiveSmart's online donation portal is highly rated at 9.3, providing a seamless experience for donors, whereas Greater Giving's portal, with a score of 8.7, is seen as less user-friendly, impacting donor engagement.
- G2 users highlight GiveSmart's superior mobile capabilities, scoring 9.3, which enhances fundraising efforts through mobile bidding and donations, while Greater Giving's mobile features, rated at 8.5, do not offer the same level of functionality, potentially limiting outreach.
- Users on G2 indicate that GiveSmart's reporting capabilities are robust, with a score of 9.0, allowing for detailed insights into fundraising efforts, whereas Greater Giving's reporting, rated at 8.5, is perceived as less comprehensive, which may hinder strategic decision-making.
- Reviewers say that GiveSmart's recurring donations feature is highly effective, scoring 9.2, making it easier for organizations to secure ongoing support, while Greater Giving's lower score of 6.8 suggests challenges in managing recurring donations.
- Users report that GiveSmart's user interface is intuitive, with a score of 8.7, facilitating easier navigation and usability, while Greater Giving's interface, rated at 7.5, is often described as less user-friendly, which can lead to a steeper learning curve for new users.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GiveSmart
Starter
Contact Us
Per Year
Ideal for nonprofits who want to get started with quality online fundraising tools and room to grow.
- Customizable, embeddable donation forms
- Unlimited peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns
- Text and email messaging
Greater Giving
Express Package
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Greater Giving Express is a simple solution from one secure platform to manage the most crucial steps of your auction or fundraiser. This is our most basic package, combining Greater Giving Event Software and Auctionpay. These solutions will get you started streamlining your event management, and can be built upon with other Greater Giving products.
- Manage fundraiser details and tasks online
- Track procured items and create packages
- Create bid sheets, labels, catalogs and certificates
Free Trial
GiveSmart
No trial information availableGreater Giving
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
133
8.3
88
Ease of Use
9.1
131
7.9
90
Ease of Setup
8.6
105
7.5
59
Ease of Admin
8.8
105
7.8
61
Quality of Support
8.9
131
9.0
85
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
105
8.6
58
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
125
7.6
87
Features by Category
Administration
8.8
15
8.5
29
8.3
12
7.5
22
9.0
5
7.2
23
8.0
14
7.2
23
Fundraising
8.4
17
8.1
25
9.3
17
8.7
30
7.9
12
8.6
30
9.2
15
6.8
19
8.3
10
7.0
15
9.3
14
8.5
25
Marketing
Not enough data
6.8
20
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administration
8.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Donor Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Interoperability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Auctioneering
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
User Interface
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Administration
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.9
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GiveSmart and Greater Giving are categorized as Fundraising and Auction
Unique Categories
GiveSmart is categorized as Donor Management
Greater Giving is categorized as Event Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GiveSmart
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Greater Giving
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
52.6%
Fund-Raising
7.1%
Education Management
7.1%
Individual & Family Services
3.9%
Higher Education
3.9%
Other
25.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
44.4%
Primary/Secondary Education
14.1%
Education Management
8.1%
Fund-Raising
5.1%
Religious Institutions
4.0%
Other
24.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
GiveSmart
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
Easy to manage and have got higher bids on silent auction
Most Helpful Critical Review
Erin R.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
It is not as simple as it seems. Very complex just to set up and requires hours of tutorials to get the basic information. Takes too much time when I thought it was going to take less.
Greater Giving
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Accounting
Greater Giving is an awesome tool to use when you are avoiding lines at your event. Best used for mid to large scale events ( golf outings, galas, etc). Pretty straightforward check-in process. Captures guest payment method when they first purchase...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
The system can be a bit clunky to work with
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
Easy to manage and have got higher bids on silent auction
Verified User in Accounting
Greater Giving is an awesome tool to use when you are avoiding lines at your event. Best used for mid to large scale events ( golf outings, galas, etc). Pretty straightforward check-in process. Captures guest payment method when they first purchase...
Erin R.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
It is not as simple as it seems. Very complex just to set up and requires hours of tutorials to get the basic information. Takes too much time when I thought it was going to take less.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
The system can be a bit clunky to work with
Alternatives
Discussions
Can I integrate all of the donor information into Salesforce?
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PS
Hi Rob,
I'm Patrick, a research analyst with G2, and would be happy to help you out. There doesn't appear to be any direct integration with Salesforce or...Read more
Can Givesmart integrate into Bloomerang?
1 comment
PS
Hi Cindy, I'm Patrick, a research analyst with G2, and would be happy to help you out. There doesn't appear to be any direct integration with Bloomerang....Read more
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