Our verdict
Bloomerang and Neon CRM are both donor-management tools for restaurants. On our independent rubric, Bloomerang scores 4.6/5 versus 4.3/5 for Neon CRM. Neon CRM is the cheaper entry point ($99/month (Essentials), 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 Neon CRM if you're Membership and association-style nonprofits or Organizations wanting CRM, events, and memberships in one suite.
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Bloomerang | Neon CRM |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 4.6/5 | 4.3/5 |
| G2 rating | — | — |
| Capterra rating | — | — |
| Starting price | $125/month (CRM), billed annually | $99/month (Essentials), billed annually |
| Free tier | ||
| Free trial | ||
| Integrations | 6 · QuickBooks, Mailchimp, Constant Contact… | 6 · QuickBooks, Mailchimp, Constant Contact… |
| 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 | Membership and association-style nonprofits, Organizations wanting CRM, events, and memberships in one suite, Teams that prefer revenue-based pricing over per-contact fees |
| Category | donor-management | donor-management |
| Founded | 2012 | 2004 |
| HQ | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
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
Neon CRM
- Published, transparent three-tier pricing
- Revenue-based billing instead of per-contact fees
- Strong membership and event management
- Large installed base (30,000+ nonprofits)
- Higher tiers required to unlock advanced automation
- Setup can be involved for small teams
- Part of a broader ecosystem that can mean upsells
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