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Donarius vs DonorLog
Both stand on church giving software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Donarius combines church records, donation processing, receipts, communications, and accounting transfers in a desktop application. Its one-time pricing and broad import options may appeal to churches, while trial restrictions and paid modules deserve attention.
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DonorLog combines donation records with campaign, pledge, receipt, and reporting tools for churches. Its listed plans differ in capacity and support, with pricing starting at $35 a month.
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| Donarius | DonorLog | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Small church or organization optional module: $12.37, paid once | Starter: $35 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | donarius.com | app.donorlog.com |
| On church giving software | #12 of 26 | #16 of 26 |
Donarius: what it does well
- Tracks donors, donations, members, and pledges
- Built-in yearly and individual tax receipts
- Supports one-time and recurring online gifts
- Imports from multiple donation providers
- Per-user passwords and permissions
What to know first
- No free plan
- 30-day trial restricts exports and emails
- Installed desktop software requires data-sharing setup
- Optional features cost extra
DonorLog: what it does well
- Records Interac eTransfer, cash, cheque, and card gifts.
- Tracks pledge milestones and sends reminders.
- Generates CRA-compliant receipts individually or in bulk.
- Includes campaign reports and year-end statements.
- Limited-time trial requires no credit card.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Starter has no branch support.
- Starter is limited to 1,000 donor records.
- Providers may process data outside Canada.
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