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Trail Blazer vs Wizathon
Both stand on nonprofit fundraising 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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Choose Trail Blazer if your nonprofit needs donor management and fundraising tools, or your campaign needs voter records and campaign features. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or direct Mac access without arranging credentials and instructions through support.
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Wizathon combines event registration, peer fundraising, matching campaigns, branding, and reporting for nonprofits. Budget for the setup fee and listed transaction charges when evaluating an event.
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| Trail Blazer | Wizathon | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Non-Profit Manager: $50 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | trailblz.com | wizathon.com |
| On nonprofit fundraising software | #41 of 48 | #45 of 48 |
Trail Blazer: what it does well
- Tracks donors, members, volunteers, events, grants and memberships.
- Campaign tools include voter segmentation, canvassing, polling and FEC reporting.
- Online donation and event forms support nonprofit fundraising.
- Unlimited mass emails to opted-in lists are included.
- Pricing includes free training and technical support.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The small-database plan has a one-time setup fee of $295 to $495.
- Reserved seating requires a $1-per-seat venue setup fee.
- Mac or other mobile access may require contacting support for credentials and instructions.
Wizathon: what it does well
- Supports running, biking, walking, and swimming events
- Personal and team fundraising pages
- Timed 24–48-hour matching campaigns
- Donor data export for CRM import
- Branding and customized event communications
What to know first
- No free plan
- Setup fees are non-refundable
- Additional transaction and check-entry fees apply
- May charge 5% for smaller event goals
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