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Head-to-head · Advocacy Software

New/Mode vs NGP VAN

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score New/Mode #4 in Advocacy Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit New/Mode
NGP VAN #7 in Advocacy Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit NGP VAN

New/Mode leads on 0 checks, NGP VAN on 0, and 7 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 scoreNew/Mode · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly New/Mode
  • Most featuresNew/Mode · 6 of 6

New/Mode scores higher on our rubric for advocacy software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

New/Mode is the better fit for budget-conscious groups needing core advocacy tools. NGP VAN is the better fit for political organizations needing advocacy plus fundraising.

  • New/Mode fits best

    Budget-conscious groups needing core advocacy tools

  • NGP VAN fits best

    Political organizations needing advocacy plus fundraising

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Side by side

Feature New/Mode 8.9/10 Visit ↗ NGP VAN 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #4 in Advocacy Software #7 in Advocacy Software
Best for Budget-conscious groups needing core advocacy tools Political organizations needing advocacy plus fundraising
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $13/mo Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 14 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features New/Mode 6/6 · NGP VAN 0/6
Petition tools ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Legislator outreach ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Action campaigns ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Grassroots organizing ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Advocacy analytics ✓ (best) Not checked yet
SMS messaging ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan covers petitions, email blasts, and social advocacy.
  • Grassroots adds donations, donor tracking, and custom recipients for $13/month.
  • API and 14 integrations support nonprofit and CRM ecosystems.
  • Combines donor, supporter, membership, and campaign management
  • Supports petitions, email, SMS/MMS, canvassing, and phone banking
  • Connects fundraising, compliance reporting, APIs, and mobile workflows
Cons
  • Advanced capabilities require the $109 or $349 monthly tiers.
  • Priority support is limited to the Movement Builder+ plan.
  • Some specialized campaign features are reserved for higher tiers.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Integration lineup is more operational than advocacy-specific
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of focused advocacy teams
Our verdict

New/Mode is a web-based advocacy and public engagement platform for individuals, grassroots groups, nonprofits, and larger organizations. It supports petition creation, signature collection, email-your-representative campaigns, social…

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NGP VAN is a CRM and engagement platform for Democratic campaigns, progressive nonprofits, advocacy organizations, labor unions, and PACs. It brings donor and supporter CRM records together with online fundraising, contribution forms,…

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  1. New/ModeAdvocacy Software 8.9Free plan
  2. NGP VANAdvocacy Software 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • New/Mode — where it wins

    • Free plan covers petitions, email blasts, and social advocacy.
    • Grassroots adds donations, donor tracking, and custom recipients for $13/month.
    • API and 14 integrations support nonprofit and CRM ecosystems.

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced capabilities require the $109 or $349 monthly tiers.
    • Priority support is limited to the Movement Builder+ plan.
    • Some specialized campaign features are reserved for higher tiers.

  • NGP VAN — where it wins

    • Combines donor, supporter, membership, and campaign management
    • Supports petitions, email, SMS/MMS, canvassing, and phone banking
    • Connects fundraising, compliance reporting, APIs, and mobile workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Integration lineup is more operational than advocacy-specific
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of focused advocacy teams
  • New/Mode8.9/10 · Free plan

    A budget-friendly advocacy platform with petitions, outreach, donations, analytics, and integrations.

    Visit New/ModeFull verdict →
  • NGP VAN8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad advocacy and fundraising platform for campaigns, nonprofits, unions, and PACs.

    Visit NGP VANFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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