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Head-to-head · Student Engagement Software

CampusGroups vs GivePulse

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score CampusGroups #1 in Student Engagement Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit CampusGroups
GivePulse #2 in Student Engagement Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 6 features Visit GivePulse

CampusGroups leads on 0 checks, GivePulse on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCampusGroups · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly GivePulse
  • Free trialonly GivePulse
  • Most featuresGivePulse · 4 of 6

CampusGroups scores higher on our rubric for student engagement software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

CampusGroups is the better fit for all-in-one campus engagement. GivePulse is the better fit for budget-conscious experiential engagement.

  • CampusGroups fits best

    All-in-one campus engagement

  • GivePulse fits best

    Budget-conscious experiential engagement

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Side by side

Feature CampusGroups 9.4/10 Visit ↗ GivePulse 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.2
Ranking #1 in Student Engagement Software #2 in Student Engagement Software
Best for All-in-one campus engagement Budget-conscious experiential engagement
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 15 integrations 17 integrations
Features CampusGroups 0/6 · GivePulse 4/6
Engagement analytics Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Automated campaigns Not checked yet Not checked yet
SMS outreach Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Student surveys Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Risk alerts Not checked yet Not checked yet
LMS integration Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Covers organizations, events, communities, communications, and payments
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs, and branded campus experiences
  • Connects with major LMS, calendar, SSO, payment, CRM, and video platforms
  • Free plan includes unlimited events, check-in, tracking, surveys, and email support
  • LMS LTI support covers Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Brightspace, and Schoology
  • Combines engagement analytics, fundraising, APIs, and mobile check-in
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting the sales team
  • Broad functionality may exceed the needs of narrowly focused programs
  • A current free plan and member limits are not part of the offer
  • Advanced capabilities require higher paid tiers or custom pricing
  • Plans use different billing units, complicating direct cost comparisons
  • Automated campaigns and risk alerts are not part of the documented feature set
Our verdict

CampusGroups is a higher-education community and student engagement platform for universities, colleges, students, staff, alumni, and community members. It brings student organization management, event creation and registration,…

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GivePulse is a civic engagement and experiential-learning platform for educational institutions, nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations. In higher education, it supports event and opportunity publishing, registration,…

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  1. CampusGroupsStudent Engagement Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. GivePulseStudent Engagement Software 9.2Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CampusGroups — where it wins

    • Covers organizations, events, communities, communications, and payments
    • Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs, and branded campus experiences
    • Connects with major LMS, calendar, SSO, payment, CRM, and video platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting the sales team
    • Broad functionality may exceed the needs of narrowly focused programs
    • A current free plan and member limits are not part of the offer

  • GivePulse — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited events, check-in, tracking, surveys, and email support
    • LMS LTI support covers Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Brightspace, and Schoology
    • Combines engagement analytics, fundraising, APIs, and mobile check-in

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced capabilities require higher paid tiers or custom pricing
    • Plans use different billing units, complicating direct cost comparisons
    • Automated campaigns and risk alerts are not part of the documented feature set

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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