Head-to-head · Nonprofit Donor Prospecting Software
DonorSearch vs iWave by Kindsight
DonorSearch leads on 1 check, iWave by Kindsight on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 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
DonorSearch scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit donor prospecting software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
DonorSearch leads on screening limit: 2500 prospects versus 1500 prospects.
DonorSearch is the better fit for established nonprofits needing broad donor screening. iWave by Kindsight is the better fit for international teams needing deep prospect profiles.
- DonorSearch fits best
Established nonprofits needing broad donor screening
- iWave by Kindsight fits best
International teams needing deep prospect profiles
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Side by side
| Feature | DonorSearch 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | iWave by Kindsight 9.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Nonprofit Donor Prospecting Software | #3 in Nonprofit Donor Prospecting Software |
| Best for | Established nonprofits needing broad donor screening | International teams needing deep prospect profiles |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone | Email, Phone |
| Compliance | SOC 2, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 40+ integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features DonorSearch 5/5 · iWave by Kindsight 5/5 | ||
| Wealth screening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Affinity screening | ✓ | ✓ |
| Prospect scoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Engagement signals | ✓ | ✓ |
| CRM integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Data coverage | International | International |
| Screening limit | 2500 prospects (best) | 1500 prospects |
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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 → |
iWave by Kindsight is donor prospect research software for nonprofit, healthcare, and education fundraising teams. It combines wealth indicators, philanthropic and charitable giving history, biographic and contact data, donor scores,… 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
iWave by Kindsight — where it wins
- Wealth, giving-history, affinity, capacity, and propensity data
- Real-time alerts, predictive analytics, and customizable donor profiles
- Nine CRM integrations plus open API connectivity
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Starter is limited to one user and 1,500 subscription screens
- CRM integration is included only in the Premium plan
- DonorSearch9.4/10 · Paid
A broad donor-screening system for nonprofits that need wealth, affinity, and predictive signals.
Visit DonorSearchFull verdict → - iWave by Kindsight9.2/10 · Paid
A data-rich prospecting platform for international fundraising teams.
Visit iWaveFull verdict →
DonorSearch vs iWave by Kindsight: questions
Which is better for nonprofit donor prospecting software, DonorSearch or iWave by Kindsight?
DonorSearch scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit donor prospecting software: 9.4 against 9.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.
How do DonorSearch and iWave by Kindsight compare?
Of the 7 checks we put side by side, DonorSearch leads on 1, iWave by Kindsight on none, and 6 are level. Screening limit: 2500 prospects on DonorSearch vs 1500 prospects.
Do DonorSearch and iWave by Kindsight have a free plan?
DonorSearch: No. iWave by Kindsight: No.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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