Head-to-head · Donor Management Software
Bloomerang vs Blackbaud eTapestry
Bloomerang leads on 0 checks, Blackbaud eTapestry 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 scoreBloomerang · 7.5/10
Bloomerang scores higher on our rubric for donor management software: 7.5 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.
Bloomerang is the better fit for fundraising teams wanting AI and mobile access. Blackbaud eTapestry is the better fit for small organizations needing established basics.
- Bloomerang fits best
Fundraising teams wanting AI and mobile access
- Blackbaud eTapestry fits best
Small organizations needing established basics
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Side by side
| Feature | Bloomerang 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | Blackbaud eTapestry 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #5 in Donor Management Software | #6 in Donor Management Software |
| Best for | Fundraising teams wanting AI and mobile access | Small organizations needing established basics |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $40/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | — | Not published |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs | Live chat, Community, Docs, Tickets |
| Compliance | SOC 2, PCI DSS | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business |
| Features Bloomerang 5/5 · Blackbaud eTapestry 5/5 | ||
| Campaign management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online donation forms | ✓ | ✓ |
| Recurring donations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated receipts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Donor segmentation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Reporting level | Advanced | Advanced |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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 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.
- Bloomerang7.5/10 · From $40/mo (annual)
A broad nonprofit platform combining donor intelligence, fundraising, volunteers, and AI.
Visit BloomerangFull verdict → - Blackbaud eTapestry7.4/10 · Pricing on request
A mature donor system with strong fundraising basics and sales-led pricing.
Visit BlackbaudFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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