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Head-to-head · Nonprofit Event Management Software

BetterWorld vs Swell Fundraising

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score BetterWorld #2 in Nonprofit Event Management Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit BetterWorld
Swell Fundraising #3 in Nonprofit Event Management Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Swell

BetterWorld leads on 0 checks, Swell Fundraising on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBetterWorld · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly BetterWorld
  • Most featuresSwell Fundraising · 1 of 6

BetterWorld scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit event management software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

BetterWorld is the better fit for fundraising teams needing advanced event campaigns. Swell Fundraising is the better fit for fundraising galas and hybrid nonprofit events.

  • BetterWorld fits best

    Fundraising teams needing advanced event campaigns

  • Swell Fundraising fits best

    Fundraising galas and hybrid nonprofit events

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Side by side

Feature BetterWorld 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Swell Fundraising 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in Nonprofit Event Management Software #3 in Nonprofit Event Management Software
Best for Fundraising teams needing advanced event campaigns Fundraising galas and hybrid nonprofit events
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $1,550/yr Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS
Integrations 6 integrations 6 integrations
Features BetterWorld 0/6 · Swell Fundraising 1/6
Event registration Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Ticketing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Invitations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendee check-in Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attendance reporting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Event email tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported event formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines event ticketing, check-in, auctions, and event fundraising
  • Free plan includes fundraising tools, donor management, and reporting
  • Supports Salesforce, Blackbaud, and multiple payment options
  • Combines ticketing, seating, donations, and peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event delivery
  • Provides check-in, live totals, leaderboards, and donor data downloads
Cons
  • Paid plans charge platform fees
  • The platform is primarily set up for U.S.-based organizations
  • Partner and Keystone require annual billing
  • Pricing is handled through client proposals or onboarding
  • AI features are not included
  • Platform access is listed for web and iOS
Our verdict

BetterWorld brings nonprofit fundraising tools together in a web platform for organizations that run events alongside other campaigns. Teams can create donation forms and recurring-giving campaigns, coordinate peer-to-peer fundraising,…

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Swell Fundraising is a cloud-based platform for nonprofit organizations running fundraising events and campaigns. It brings together campaign and event websites, customizable templates, ticketing, table and seating management, online…

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  1. BetterWorldNonprofit Event Management Software 9.2Free plan
  2. Swell FundraisingNonprofit Event Management Software 9.0Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • BetterWorld — where it wins

    • Combines event ticketing, check-in, auctions, and event fundraising
    • Free plan includes fundraising tools, donor management, and reporting
    • Supports Salesforce, Blackbaud, and multiple payment options

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans charge platform fees
    • The platform is primarily set up for U.S.-based organizations
    • Partner and Keystone require annual billing

  • Swell Fundraising — where it wins

    • Combines ticketing, seating, donations, and peer-to-peer fundraising
    • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event delivery
    • Provides check-in, live totals, leaderboards, and donor data downloads

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through client proposals or onboarding
    • AI features are not included
    • Platform access is listed for web and iOS
  • BetterWorld9.2/10 · Free plan

    A broad fundraising platform with free access and paid options for larger teams.

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  • Swell Fundraising9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused toolkit for nonprofit events, campaigns, ticketing, and donor engagement.

    Visit SwellFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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