Side by side
Action Network vs Donorbox
Both stand on nonprofit email marketing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Action Network brings campaign publishing, supporter communications, event management, and fundraising together for progressive organizing. Review the usage-based email charges and mobile add-on before choosing a plan.
Visit Action Network Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
Donorbox brings multiple fundraising formats, payment options, and donor CRM features together for nonprofits. Compare platform fees and separate processing fees when choosing a plan.
Visit DonorboxThe facts
| Action Network | Donorbox | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | No |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Donorbox Live Kiosk (Standard/Pro first device): $80 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | actionnetwork.org | donorbox.org |
| On nonprofit email marketing software | #1 of 25 | #2 of 25 |
Action Network: what it does well
- Organizers can publish several types of campaigns.
- Email includes automation, targeting, and analytics.
- Event tools include ticketing and self check-in.
- Lists can be downloaded.
What to know first
- Mobile messaging is a separate add-on.
- API access is limited to paying partners.
- Email charges vary by usage on Movement and Network.
Donorbox: what it does well
- Donation forms can be customized and embedded.
- Lists recurring, peer-to-peer, event, and other fundraising formats.
- Checkout supports 52+ currencies and 15 languages.
- Lists a range of integrations and payment methods.
What to know first
- Payment processing fees apply on Standard and Pro.
- Standard platform fees are 2.95%–3.95%.
- Pro costs $150.00 per month.
- Premium pricing is listed as contact us.
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