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Head-to-head · Nonprofit Event Management Software

Swell Fundraising vs Kindest Events

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Swell Fundraising #3 in Nonprofit Event Management Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Swell
Kindest Events #8 in Nonprofit Event Management Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Kindest Events

Swell Fundraising leads on 0 checks, Kindest Events on 0, and 6 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 scoreSwell Fundraising · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Kindest Events
  • Most featuresKindest Events · 5 of 6

Swell Fundraising scores higher on our rubric for nonprofit event management software: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Swell Fundraising is the better fit for fundraising galas and hybrid nonprofit events. Kindest Events is the better fit for nonprofits managing seated fundraising events.

  • Swell Fundraising fits best

    Fundraising galas and hybrid nonprofit events

  • Kindest Events fits best

    Nonprofits managing seated fundraising events

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Side by side

Feature Swell Fundraising 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Kindest Events 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.5
Ranking #3 in Nonprofit Event Management Software #8 in Nonprofit Event Management Software
Best for Fundraising galas and hybrid nonprofit events Nonprofits managing seated fundraising events
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Live chat
Integrations 6 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Swell Fundraising 1/6 · Kindest Events 5/6
Event registration ✓ ✓
Ticketing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Invitations Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Attendee check-in Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Attendance reporting Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Event email tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported event formats Not checked yet In-person
Our review
Pros
  • Combines ticketing, seating, donations, and peer-to-peer fundraising
  • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event delivery
  • Provides check-in, live totals, leaderboards, and donor data downloads
  • Connects tickets, donations, attendee information, and donor records
  • Supports tables, seats, bid numbers, capacity limits, and live check-in counts
  • Kickstart includes unlimited fundraising pages, forms, CRM, and core integrations
Cons
  • Pricing is handled through client proposals or onboarding
  • AI features are not included
  • Platform access is listed for web and iOS
  • Growth costs $1,800 per year with annual billing
  • Advanced branding, workflows, SMS, and Salesforce require Growth
  • Designed for web-based, in-person events rather than broader event formats
Our verdict

Swell Fundraising is a cloud-based platform for nonprofit organizations running fundraising events and campaigns. It brings together campaign and event websites, customizable templates, ticketing, table and seating management, online…

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Kindest Events is a web-based event ticketing and attendee management tool for nonprofits running galas, auctions, and other ticketed in-person gatherings. It combines branded event pages, multiple ticket types, capacity limits,…

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  1. Swell FundraisingNonprofit Event Management Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. Kindest EventsNonprofit Event Management Software 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Swell Fundraising — where it wins

    • Combines ticketing, seating, donations, and peer-to-peer fundraising
    • Supports in-person, virtual, and hybrid event delivery
    • Provides check-in, live totals, leaderboards, and donor data downloads

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through client proposals or onboarding
    • AI features are not included
    • Platform access is listed for web and iOS

  • Kindest Events — where it wins

    • Connects tickets, donations, attendee information, and donor records
    • Supports tables, seats, bid numbers, capacity limits, and live check-in counts
    • Kickstart includes unlimited fundraising pages, forms, CRM, and core integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Growth costs $1,800 per year with annual billing
    • Advanced branding, workflows, SMS, and Salesforce require Growth
    • Designed for web-based, in-person events rather than broader event formats
  • Swell Fundraising9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    A focused toolkit for nonprofit events, campaigns, ticketing, and donor engagement.

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  • Kindest Events8.5/10 · Free plan

    A focused nonprofit event system for ticketing, seating, check-in, and donor-connected records.

    Visit Kindest EventsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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