Head-to-head · Donor Management Software
Bloomerang vs Virtuous
Bloomerang leads on 0 checks, Virtuous 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 · 8.7/10
Bloomerang scores higher on our rubric for donor management software: 8.7 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #9.
Bloomerang is the better fit for fundraising teams wanting AI and mobile access. Virtuous is the better fit for data-driven teams needing donor journeys.
- Bloomerang fits best
Fundraising teams wanting AI and mobile access
- Virtuous fits best
Data-driven teams needing donor journeys
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Side by side
| Feature | Bloomerang 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Virtuous 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #6 in Donor Management Software | #9 in Donor Management Software |
| Best for | Fundraising teams wanting AI and mobile access | Data-driven teams needing donor journeys |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $40/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs | Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, PCI DSS | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 12 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Bloomerang 5/5 · Virtuous 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 → |
Virtuous is a fundraising CRM and automation platform for nonprofit organizations. It brings together donor and pipeline management, online giving, marketing automation, events, reporting, and donor intelligence. CRM+ maintains unified… 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
Virtuous — where it wins
- Unified supporter profiles connect giving, email, events, and volunteering
- Behavior-triggered journeys automate donor workflows and communications
- Advanced segmentation, analytics, reports, and an open API support data-led work
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales rather than reviewing published plan costs
- Platform and ecosystem coverage may require validation for each nonprofit stack
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of teams seeking simple donor management
- Bloomerang8.7/10 · Paid
A broad nonprofit platform combining donor intelligence, fundraising, volunteers, and AI.
Visit BloomerangFull verdict → - Virtuous8.4/10 · Pricing on request
A data-focused nonprofit CRM for connected donor journeys, giving, and reporting.
Visit VirtuousFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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