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Eleo vs Gratona Events

Both stand on nonprofit event management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Eleo

Free trial Web

Eleo brings donor records, event administration, registration, payments, and nonprofit modules into one web service. Its geographic availability and lack of crowdfunding support are important fit considerations.

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Gratona Events

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose Gratona Events if your nonprofit needs event operations tied directly to fundraising records and follow-up. Its paid plans include broad event functions and integrations, but smaller or simpler events may not need the higher-tier scope required for extensive reporting, automation, approvals, or integrations.

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The facts

EleoGratona Events
Free planA free trialNo
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onWebAndroid, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid planEleo: $199 a monthLaunch: $750 a month
Plans published14
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websiteeleoonline.comgratona.com
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Eleo: what it does well

  • Tracks donors, gifts, pledges, and contacts
  • Provides customizable event registration forms
  • Supports check-in and attendance reporting
  • Accepts cards, ACH, and digital wallets
  • Includes phone, email, and online support

What to know first

  • Only U.S.-based nonprofits can obtain a database
  • No crowdfunding or peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Integrated donation forms require an active subscription

Gratona Events: what it does well

  • Connects event participants to donor and organization records
  • Handles registration, ticketing, invitations, and check-in
  • Supports individual, group, walk-in, and scanned check-ins
  • Includes attendance reporting and event email tools
  • Offers payment, CRM, accounting, and automation integrations

What to know first

  • Starts at $750/month with no free plan
  • Complex event portfolios may require Growth or Scale
  • Payment and accounting workflows affect reconciliation scope
  • AI-generated work requires team review before external action

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