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Head-to-head · Political Campaign Software

NGP VAN vs RaiseTheMoney

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score NGP VAN #1 in Political Campaign Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit NGP VAN
RaiseTheMoney #8 in Political Campaign Software 7.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 7 features Visit RaiseTheMoney

NGP VAN leads on 0 checks, RaiseTheMoney on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNGP VAN · 8.9/10
  • Most featuresRaiseTheMoney · 4 of 7

NGP VAN scores higher on our rubric for political campaign software: 8.9 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

NGP VAN is the better fit for full-service campaigns needing voter and donor operations. RaiseTheMoney is the better fit for campaigns focused on contributions and finance reporting.

  • NGP VAN fits best

    Full-service campaigns needing voter and donor operations

  • RaiseTheMoney fits best

    Campaigns focused on contributions and finance reporting

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Side by side

Feature NGP VAN 8.9/10 Visit ↗ RaiseTheMoney 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.2
Ranking #1 in Political Campaign Software #8 in Political Campaign Software
Best for Full-service campaigns needing voter and donor operations Campaigns focused on contributions and finance reporting
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Android Web
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features NGP VAN 0/7 · RaiseTheMoney 4/7
Voter database Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Canvassing tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Online donations Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Compliance reporting Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Email/SMS messaging Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Phone banking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Volunteer management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines CRM, fundraising compliance, email/SMS, canvassing, and phone banking
  • Mobile call-time fundraising syncs in real time with campaign operations
  • API access and integrations connect organizing, outreach, and fundraising tools
  • Collect contributions through online donation forms and pages
  • Manage donor records, fundraising events and finance reporting
  • Reach supporters with email and SMS communications
Cons
  • Pricing requires a contact-sales process rather than published plan rates
  • Workflows are oriented toward Democratic and progressive organizations
  • Support centers on email, tickets, and documentation
  • Access is web-based, with no other platform listed
  • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
  • Its listed tools center on fundraising and supporter communications
Our verdict

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

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RaiseTheMoney is a cloud platform for political fundraising operations, aimed at candidates, political committees and organizations that collect contributions and manage supporter data online. It brings donation forms and pages, donor and…

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  1. NGP VANPolitical Campaign Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. RaiseTheMoneyPolitical Campaign Software 7.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • NGP VAN — where it wins

    • Combines CRM, fundraising compliance, email/SMS, canvassing, and phone banking
    • Mobile call-time fundraising syncs in real time with campaign operations
    • API access and integrations connect organizing, outreach, and fundraising tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a contact-sales process rather than published plan rates
    • Workflows are oriented toward Democratic and progressive organizations
    • Support centers on email, tickets, and documentation

  • RaiseTheMoney — where it wins

    • Collect contributions through online donation forms and pages
    • Manage donor records, fundraising events and finance reporting
    • Reach supporters with email and SMS communications

    Where it doesn't

    • Access is web-based, with no other platform listed
    • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
    • Its listed tools center on fundraising and supporter communications
  • NGP VAN8.9/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad campaign suite connecting voter, donor, fundraising, and organizing operations.

    Visit NGP VANFull verdict →
  • RaiseTheMoney7.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A cloud fundraising toolkit for campaigns managing contributions, supporters and finance reporting.

    Visit RaiseTheMoneyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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