Head-to-head · Nonprofit Donor Prospecting Software
DonorSearch vs Gratona Donor Intelligence
DonorSearch leads on 1 check, Gratona Donor Intelligence on 0, and 5 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 scoreDonorSearch · 9.4/10
- Most featuresDonorSearch · 5 of 5
DonorSearch scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit donor prospecting software: 9.4 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
DonorSearch offers affinity screening; Gratona Donor Intelligence doesn't publish it.
DonorSearch is the better fit for established nonprofits needing broad donor screening. Gratona Donor Intelligence is the better fit for international teams needing research plus operations.
- DonorSearch fits best
Established nonprofits needing broad donor screening
- Gratona Donor Intelligence fits best
International teams needing research plus operations
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Side by side
| Feature | DonorSearch 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Gratona Donor Intelligence 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Nonprofit Donor Prospecting Software | #8 in Nonprofit Donor Prospecting Software |
| Best for | Established nonprofits needing broad donor screening | International teams needing research plus operations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $750/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone | Email, Live chat |
| Compliance | SOC 2, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA | GDPR |
| Integrations | 40+ integrations | 13 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features DonorSearch 5/5 · Gratona Donor Intelligence 4/5 | ||
| Wealth screening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Affinity screening | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Prospect scoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Engagement signals | ✓ | ✓ |
| CRM integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Data coverage | International | Not published |
| Screening limit | 2500 prospects | Not published |
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| Our verdict | DonorSearch helps nonprofit fundraising teams identify and prioritize prospective donors through wealth indicators, charitable giving history, philanthropic affinity data, and predictive scores. Profiles can include real estate holdings,… Read the review → |
Gratona Donor Intelligence adds prospect research to Gratona’s nonprofit CRM. It is designed for development directors, major-gifts officers, fundraising coordinators, and nonprofit teams that want donor intelligence connected to daily… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
DonorSearch — where it wins
- Combines wealth, giving history, affinity data, and predictive scoring
- Supports batch, scheduled, and automatic prospect screening
- Integrates with eight nonprofit CRM and fundraising platforms
Where it doesn't
- Paid product with no free plan
- Web-only platform access
- Some offerings use demo or quote-based sales
Gratona Donor Intelligence — where it wins
- Wealth snapshots, capacity estimates, and tiered ask calculations
- Evidence, confidence cues, and 90-day profile refresh indicators
- CRM, API, mobile, payment, and automation integrations
Where it doesn't
- Launch starts at $750 per month or $9,000 per year
- Advanced workflows and write access require Scale
- Affinity clustering is described as an AI roadmap feature
- DonorSearch9.4/10 · Paid
A broad donor-screening system for nonprofits that need wealth, affinity, and predictive signals.
Visit DonorSearchFull verdict → - Gratona Donor Intelligence6.8/10 · From $750/mo
A CRM-native research layer for nonprofit teams managing international donor pipelines.
Visit GratonaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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