Our verdict
Bloomerang and Keela are both donor-management tools for restaurants. On our independent rubric, Bloomerang scores 4.6/5 versus 4.1/5 for Keela. Bloomerang is the cheaper entry point ($125/month (CRM), billed annually). Choose Bloomerang if you're Small-to-mid nonprofits prioritizing donor retention or Development teams that want unlimited users at no extra cost; choose Keela if you're Nonprofits wanting AI-assisted donation asks and automation or Teams that want donor management with built-in marketing.
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Bloomerang | Keela |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 4.6/5 | 4.1/5 |
| G2 rating | — | — |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Starting price | $125/month (CRM), billed annually | From ~$134/month |
| Free tier | ||
| Free trial | ||
| Integrations | 6 · QuickBooks, Mailchimp, Constant Contact… | 6 · Aplos, Mailchimp, QuickBooks… |
| Best for | Small-to-mid nonprofits prioritizing donor retention, Development teams that want unlimited users at no extra cost, Organizations wanting CRM plus online giving in one platform | Nonprofits wanting AI-assisted donation asks and automation, Teams that want donor management with built-in marketing, Organizations planning to connect CRM with accounting (via Velora) |
| Category | donor-management | donor-management |
| Founded | 2012 | 2016 |
| HQ | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
A teal check marks the stronger option on each measurable row. Ratings are sourced from G2/Capterra with attribution on each listing.
Bloomerang
- Unlimited users included on every plan
- Best-in-class donor-retention features (engagement meter, retention wheel)
- Published entry pricing for the core CRM
- Strong fit for small and mid-size nonprofits
- Full Giving Platform bundle pricing requires contacting sales
- Cost scales as your constituent count grows
- Less suited to very large, complex enterprise fundraising shops
Keela
- AI Smart Ask suggests optimal donation amounts
- Built-in marketing automation and automated receipts
- Connects to Aplos accounting via the Velora suite
- Free trial available
- Higher entry price than budget donor CRMs
- Velora cross-product integrations still expanding
- Not a free platform
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