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Head-to-head · Political Software

ActBlue vs Quorum Grassroots

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score ActBlue #5 in Political Software 9.0/10 Free plan · paid from $40/mo Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ActBlue
Quorum Grassroots #6 in Political Software 3.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Quorum

ActBlue leads on 6 checks, Quorum Grassroots on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreActBlue · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly ActBlue
  • Most featuresActBlue · 5 of 5

ActBlue scores higher on our rubric for political software: 9.0 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

ActBlue offers free plan; Quorum Grassroots doesn't publish it. ActBlue offers voter contact tools; Quorum Grassroots doesn't publish it. ActBlue offers canvassing; Quorum Grassroots doesn't publish it. ActBlue offers fundraising tools; Quorum Grassroots doesn't publish it. ActBlue offers sms campaigns; Quorum Grassroots doesn't publish it.

ActBlue is the better fit for fundraising-led campaigns adding field operations. Quorum Grassroots is the better fit for data-driven advocacy teams.

  • ActBlue fits best

    Fundraising-led campaigns adding field operations

  • Quorum Grassroots fits best

    Data-driven advocacy teams

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Side by side

Feature ActBlue 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Quorum Grassroots 3.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 3.0
Ranking #5 in Political Software #6 in Political Software
Best for Fundraising-led campaigns adding field operations Data-driven advocacy teams
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $40/mo Not published
Free plan ✓ (best) Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance PCI DSS, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 5 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ActBlue 5/5 · Quorum Grassroots 0/5
Voter contact tools ✓ (best) Not published
Canvassing ✓ (best) Not published
Fundraising tools ✓ (best) Not published
SMS campaigns ✓ (best) Not published
Mobile app ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Election coverage Multiple Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Combines contribution forms and recurring donations with field tools.
  • Field Tools include texting, phone banking, canvassing and volunteer management.
  • Integrates with NGP VAN, Action Network, Mailchimp and Mobilize.
  • Combines petitions, targeted letters, calls, email, SMS, and video campaigns
  • Segments advocates by activity, district, interests, and custom attributes
  • Includes an advocacy CRM, campaign dashboards, and engagement reporting
Cons
  • Eligibility is limited to Democratic and progressive-aligned entities.
  • Core fundraising and Field Tools can incur transaction or usage fees.
  • The Website Builder is a separate $40-per-month plan.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan
  • Facebook lead ads are the only listed integration
  • Web is the only listed platform
Our verdict

ActBlue brings online fundraising, field organizing and campaign website tools together for eligible Democratic candidates, progressive organizations, political committees and nonprofits. Its contribution forms and recurring donations suit…

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Quorum Grassroots brings supporter acquisition, advocacy campaigns, and engagement tracking into a cloud platform for nonprofits, associations, corporations, political campaigns, and other public affairs teams. It is a fit for…

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  1. ActBluePolitical Software 9.0Free plan · paid from $40/mo
  2. Quorum GrassrootsPolitical Software 3.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ActBlue — where it wins

    • Combines contribution forms and recurring donations with field tools.
    • Field Tools include texting, phone banking, canvassing and volunteer management.
    • Integrates with NGP VAN, Action Network, Mailchimp and Mobilize.

    Where it doesn't

    • Eligibility is limited to Democratic and progressive-aligned entities.
    • Core fundraising and Field Tools can incur transaction or usage fees.
    • The Website Builder is a separate $40-per-month plan.

  • Quorum Grassroots — where it wins

    • Combines petitions, targeted letters, calls, email, SMS, and video campaigns
    • Segments advocates by activity, district, interests, and custom attributes
    • Includes an advocacy CRM, campaign dashboards, and engagement reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan
    • Facebook lead ads are the only listed integration
    • Web is the only listed platform
  • ActBlue9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $40/mo

    A fundraising-led campaign toolkit that adds field operations, forms and website tools.

    Visit ActBlueFull verdict →
  • Quorum Grassroots3.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad advocacy toolkit for teams coordinating digital supporter campaigns.

    Visit QuorumFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026