Head-to-head · Donor Management Software
Blackbaud eTapestry vs Donorfy
Blackbaud eTapestry leads on 0 checks, Donorfy 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
- Free planonly Donorfy
- Free trialonly Donorfy
Blackbaud eTapestry scores higher on our rubric for donor management software: 8.9 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #26.
Blackbaud eTapestry is the better fit for small organizations needing established basics. Donorfy is the better fit for UK nonprofits seeking Gift Aid automation.
- Blackbaud eTapestry fits best
Small organizations needing established basics
- Donorfy fits best
UK nonprofits seeking Gift Aid automation
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Side by side
| Feature | Blackbaud eTapestry 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Donorfy 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #4 in Donor Management Software | #26 in Donor Management Software |
| Best for | Small organizations needing established basics | UK nonprofits seeking Gift Aid automation |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Live chat, Community, Docs, Tickets | Email, Tickets, Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS | ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 10 integrations |
| Built for | Small business | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Blackbaud eTapestry 5/5 · Donorfy 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 → |
Donorfy is a cloud-based charity CRM for nonprofit and fundraising teams. It brings constituent and donor records, donations, campaigns, events, memberships and supporter communications into one system. Charities can create hosted or… 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.
Donorfy — where it wins
- Automatic Gift Aid collection and HMRC claims on Starter
- Free Essentials plan for charities with up to 250 constituents
- Broad nonprofit integrations, including Mailchimp, Stripe and Xero
Where it doesn't
- Essentials is limited to very small charities
- Professional and Enterprise pricing is volume-based
- Advanced features are reserved for higher-tier plans
- Blackbaud eTapestry8.9/10 · Pricing on request
A mature donor system with strong fundraising basics and sales-led pricing.
Visit BlackbaudFull verdict → - Donorfy6.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A capable UK charity CRM with Gift Aid automation and a free entry plan.
Visit DonorfyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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