Head-to-head · Donor Management Software
Blackbaud eTapestry vs Bloomerang
Blackbaud eTapestry leads on 0 checks, Bloomerang on 0, and 6 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 scoreBlackbaud eTapestry · 8.9/10
Blackbaud eTapestry scores higher on our rubric for donor management software: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
Blackbaud eTapestry is the better fit for small organizations needing established basics. Bloomerang is the better fit for fundraising teams wanting AI and mobile access.
- Blackbaud eTapestry fits best
Small organizations needing established basics
- Bloomerang fits best
Fundraising teams wanting AI and mobile access
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Side by side
| Feature | Blackbaud eTapestry 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Bloomerang 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #4 in Donor Management Software | #6 in Donor Management Software |
| Best for | Small organizations needing established basics | Fundraising teams wanting AI and mobile access |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $40/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Community, Docs, Tickets | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS | SOC 2, PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 12 integrations |
| Built for | Small business | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Blackbaud eTapestry 5/5 · Bloomerang 5/5 | ||
| Campaign management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online donation forms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring donations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated receipts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Donor segmentation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Reporting level | Advanced | Advanced |
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| Our verdict | Blackbaud eTapestry is cloud-based fundraising and constituent-management software for smaller nonprofit teams. It brings together constituent profiles, interaction journals, online donation and event forms, recurring gift schedules, email… Read the review → |
Bloomerang is nonprofit software for organizations that need donor management, fundraising, volunteer engagement, reporting, and donor intelligence in one platform. Its CRM centralizes donor profiles, giving history, interactions,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Blackbaud eTapestry — where it wins
- Advanced reporting with grouping, aggregates, scheduling, and exports.
- Recurring gifts, automatic processing, acknowledgments, and eReceipting.
- Embeddable forms plus crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising tools.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation rather than published plan rates.
- Web-only platform coverage may not suit teams needing broader access.
- Integration options center on GoCardless, Constant Contact, and Microsoft Outlook/iCal.
Bloomerang — where it wins
- Advanced donor profiles, segmentation, reporting, and campaign dashboards
- Supports forms, recurring gifts, receipts, events, and peer-to-peer fundraising
- Web, iOS, and Android access with AI-assisted campaigns and recommendations
Where it doesn't
- Fundraising pricing is billed annually at $40 per month
- The $40 Fundraising plan must be purchased with Bloomerang CRM
- Its broad module lineup may exceed the needs of narrowly focused teams
- Blackbaud eTapestry8.9/10 · Pricing on request
A mature donor system with strong fundraising basics and sales-led pricing.
Visit BlackbaudFull verdict → - Bloomerang8.7/10 · Paid
A broad nonprofit platform combining donor intelligence, fundraising, volunteers, and AI.
Visit BloomerangFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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