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Head-to-head · Nonprofit Text-to-Give Software

Pledge vs AstraGive

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Pledge #1 in Nonprofit Text-to-Give Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Pledge
AstraGive #5 in Nonprofit Text-to-Give Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit AstraGive

Pledge leads on 1 check, AstraGive 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 scorePledge · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Pledge
  • Most featuresPledge · 6 of 6

Pledge scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit text-to-give software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Pledge offers sms donation campaigns; AstraGive doesn't.

Pledge is the better fit for nonprofits seeking free, full-featured text-to-give. AstraGive is the better fit for focused text-to-give programs with payment flexibility.

  • Pledge fits best

    Nonprofits seeking free, full-featured text-to-give

  • AstraGive fits best

    Focused text-to-give programs with payment flexibility

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Side by side

Feature Pledge 9.4/10 Visit ↗ AstraGive 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in Nonprofit Text-to-Give Software #5 in Nonprofit Text-to-Give Software
Best for Nonprofits seeking free, full-featured text-to-give Focused text-to-give programs with payment flexibility
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free $29/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Live chat, Tickets, Docs Email
Compliance GDPR, PCI DSS PCI DSS, GDPR
Integrations 20 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Pledge 6/6 · AstraGive 4/6
Donation keywords ✓ ✓
Mobile giving links ✓ ✓
SMS donation campaigns ✓ (best) —
Recurring donations ✓ ✓
Automated tax receipts ✓ ✓
CRM integrations ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Monthly SMS limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Custom keywords, QR codes, mobile forms, and recurring gifts
  • CRM synchronization with Salesforce, Blackbaud, Bloomerang, and more
  • Cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, crypto, and stock payments
  • Unlimited campaigns and donors on the $29/month Platform plan
  • Apple Pay, Google Pay, card checkout, and recurring contributions
  • Automated receipts, confirmations, analytics, and accounting exports
Cons
  • Transaction, payment-processing, and disbursement fees may apply
  • Custom enterprise integrations use contact-sales pricing
  • Broad functionality may exceed the needs of simple text-to-give campaigns
  • SMS campaign tools are not supported
  • Integrations focus on Stripe and Twilio
  • Managed Launch costs $299 one time
Our verdict

Pledge is a fundraising platform for nonprofits, companies, and individuals, with nonprofit tools centered on text-to-donate and mobile giving. Organizations can create campaigns with custom keywords, mobile donation forms, and shareable…

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AstraGive is a text-to-give platform for nonprofits, churches, schools, events, and other fundraising organizations. Donors text campaign keywords, receive checkout links, and can contribute through Apple Pay, Google Pay, or cards.…

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  1. PledgeNonprofit Text-to-Give Software 9.4Free plan
  2. AstraGiveNonprofit Text-to-Give Software 8.7Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Pledge — where it wins

    • Custom keywords, QR codes, mobile forms, and recurring gifts
    • CRM synchronization with Salesforce, Blackbaud, Bloomerang, and more
    • Cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, crypto, and stock payments

    Where it doesn't

    • Transaction, payment-processing, and disbursement fees may apply
    • Custom enterprise integrations use contact-sales pricing
    • Broad functionality may exceed the needs of simple text-to-give campaigns

  • AstraGive — where it wins

    • Unlimited campaigns and donors on the $29/month Platform plan
    • Apple Pay, Google Pay, card checkout, and recurring contributions
    • Automated receipts, confirmations, analytics, and accounting exports

    Where it doesn't

    • SMS campaign tools are not supported
    • Integrations focus on Stripe and Twilio
    • Managed Launch costs $299 one time

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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