Side by side
Donr vs PureSMS
Both stand on nonprofit text messaging software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Donr combines text donations, raffles and campaign reporting for UK charities. Check the listed plan charges and the payout timing for text donations when considering it.
Visit Donr Free plan APIWeb
PureSMS offers portal-based campaigns, replies, and API integration, with rates billed per message part. Buyers should account for segment billing and the separate charge for a Virtual Mobile Number.
Visit PureSMSThe facts
| Donr | PureSMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Text Giving: £5 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | donr.com | puresms.uk |
| On nonprofit text messaging software | #2 of 27 | #6 of 27 |
Donr: what it does well
- Manage multiple campaigns in one dashboard.
- Real-time donation reporting.
- Text Giving includes unlimited keywords and Gift Aid collection.
- Text raffles include a free entry option.
What to know first
- Text donations are paid approximately 80 days after month-end.
- Each listed plan costs £5 a month, plus 5% and VAT per donation.
PureSMS: what it does well
- Supports scheduled, bulk, and mail-merged SMS.
- Campaign analytics and reports are available.
- REST API and Zapier integration are listed.
- Virtual numbers support incoming replies.
- Validated charities can access a separate per-part rate.
What to know first
- Messages are billed per SMS part sent.
- Longer messages are split into chargeable segments.
- Virtual Mobile Number costs £10/mo.
- MMS messaging is not available.