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# Almabase vs Encompass Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Almabase** [

4.6/5(111)

](https://www.g2.com/products/almabase/reviews#reviews)

**Encompass** [

3.5/5(16)

](https://www.g2.com/products/encoura-encompass/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Almabase**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Encompass**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Almabase**
2 months

Based on 12 responses

**Encompass**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Almabase**
19 months

Based on 7 responses

**Encompass**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Almabase**
$$$$$

**Encompass**
Not enough reviews yet

Average Discount

**Almabase**
11%

**Encompass**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Almabase**
[
Engagement Tracking (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/almabase/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1626242&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Customer Support (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/almabase/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1626288&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Learning (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/almabase/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1627241&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Setup (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/almabase/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2104745&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Encompass**
Not enough data

Integrations

**Almabase**
Not enough data

**Encompass**
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Screenshots

**Almabase**
 ![Almabase screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/90279/Events-SS.jpg)

**Encompass**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Almabase**

8.8

8.882

**Encompass**

7.7

7.715

Ease of Use

**Almabase**

8.8

8.882

**Encompass**

6.3

6.315

Ease of Setup

**Almabase**

8.2

8.276

**Encompass**

6.9

6.97

Ease of Admin

**Almabase**

8.7

8.777

**Encompass**

7.6

7.69

Quality of Support

**Almabase**

9.4

9.482

**Encompass**

8.3

8.315

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Almabase**

9.3

9.377

**Encompass**

9.1

9.19

Product Direction (% positive)

**Almabase**

9.7

9.777

**Encompass**

7.5

7.514

Features

Fundraising[Hide 56 FeaturesShow 56 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.8

29

Not enough data

Administration

Reporting & Statistics

9.0(won by default)

27

Not enough data

Interaction Tracking

8.9(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Automation

8.6(won by default)

27

Not enough data

Donor Profiles

8.2(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Contribution Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Setting/Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fundraising

Campaign Management

8.8(won by default)

25

Not enough data

Online Donation Portal

9.0(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Event Planning

9.0(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Recurring Donations

9.2(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Peer-to-peer Fundraising

8.5(won by default)

18

Not enough data

Mobile Capabilities

8.7(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Auction Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pledge Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Donor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alumni Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Volunteer Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gift Matching Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Grant Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Membership Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Receipt Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Marketing

Email Marketing

8.9(won by default)

23

Not enough data

Direct Mail Tools

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Mobile Giving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recurring Giving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Donor Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Card Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

ACH Payment Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Nonprofits

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alumni Management[Hide 64 FeaturesShow 64 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

17

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Alumni records and contacts

9.0(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Networking events

8.8(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Alumni events

8.9(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Communication within alumni group

8.6(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Alumni Engagement

8.4(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Donation Collecting

8.3(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Alumni events

8.9(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Communication within alumni group

8.6(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Alumni Engagement

8.4(won by default)

17

Not enough data

Donation Collecting

8.3(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Member directory

9.1(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Networking opportunities

8.2(won by default)

14

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Fundraising events

8.1(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Career portals

8.5(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Newsletter Sharing

8.2(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Member Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Fundraising events

8.1(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Newsletter Sharing

8.2(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Job Portals

8.5(won by default)

13

Not enough data

Customization

8.0(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Board

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Member Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Membership Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Newsletter Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

List Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Alumni Associations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Card Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Ticketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fundraising Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Nonprofit[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Marketing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fund Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Member Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budgeting/Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Donor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Volunteer Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Nonprofits

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recurring/Subscription Billing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Campaign Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Website Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Credit Card Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Membership Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Grant Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dues Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Committee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fundraising Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Almabase](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e820ea55807d8d20b2de426376b8e6c9/almabase.svg "Almabase")](https://www.g2.com/products/almabase/reviews)

Almabase

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

40.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

53.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

5.8%

[![Encompass](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a92439a64a4cdb6db83b95d92afeac0f/encoura-encompass.png "Encompass")](https://www.g2.com/products/encoura-encompass/reviews)

Encompass

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

6.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

56.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

37.5%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

40.4%

6.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

53.8%

56.3%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

5.8%

37.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Almabase](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e820ea55807d8d20b2de426376b8e6c9/almabase.svg "Almabase")](https://www.g2.com/products/almabase/reviews)
Almabase

Education Management

36.5%

Higher Education

23.1%

Primary/Secondary Education

11.5%

Non-Profit Organization Management

10.6%

Fund-Raising

6.7%

Other

11.5%

[![Encompass](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a92439a64a4cdb6db83b95d92afeac0f/encoura-encompass.png "Encompass")](https://www.g2.com/products/encoura-encompass/reviews)
Encompass

Higher Education

93.8%

Fund-Raising

6.3%

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‐

‐

Other

0.0%

FAQs

## Almabase vs Encompass FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between Encompass vs Almabase?

Almabase stands out from Encompass with a higher G2 rating, stronger reviewer sentiment on support and ease of setup, and more frequent praise for engagement tracking and intuitive features.

| [Encompass](https://www.g2.com/products/encoura-encompass/reviews) | [Almabase](https://www.g2.com/products/almabase/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 3.5/5 (16 reviews) | 4.6/5 (111 reviews) |
| — | Mid-Market |
| 6.9 | 8.2 |
| 8.3 | 9.4 |
| — | Engagement Tracking (4 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Encompass and Almabase compare?

Almabase is rated as the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Encompass:** Reviewers do not cite value or affordability as a strength in recent reviews.
- **Almabase:** Recent reviews highlight Almabase as affordable and competitively priced, with one reviewer noting it as "the most reasonably priced contract" among giving day platforms.

### What are the best alternatives to Encompass and Almabase?

Vaave, Hivebrite, and Almabase are the top alternatives to Encompass.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Encompass](https://www.g2.com/products/encoura-encompass/reviews) | 3.5/5 (16) | — | — | — |
| [Almabase](https://www.g2.com/products/almabase/reviews) | 4.6/5 (111) | Mid-Market | Affordable and competitively priced | Engagement Tracking (4 all-time mentions) |
| [Vaave](https://www.g2.com/products/coherendz-india-private-limited-vaave/reviews) | 4.8/5 (212) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Hivebrite](https://www.g2.com/products/hivebrite/reviews) | 4.4/5 (228) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Alumni Management features should I prioritize when comparing Encompass and Almabase?

Buyers comparing Encompass and Almabase should prioritize Engagement Tracking, Ease of Use, Quality of Support, Customization, and Ease of Setup.

- **Engagement Tracking:** Almabase is cited for Engagement Tracking in 4 all-time mentions; no comparable mention for Encompass.
- **Ease of Use:** Encompass scores 6.3; Almabase scores 8.8.
- **Quality of Support:** Encompass scores 8.3; Almabase scores 9.4.
- **Customization:** Almabase receives 2 all-time mentions for customization; no comparable mention for Encompass.
- **Ease of Setup:** Encompass scores 6.9; Almabase scores 8.2.

### What are the pros and cons of Encompass vs Almabase?

Almabase's headline strength is engagement tracking and ease of use, while Encompass is noted for its comprehensive feature set but faces trade-offs in user-friendliness.

- **Encompass strengths:** Reviewers highlight its wide range of features, integration with Ellucian Advance, and robust event management.
- **Encompass trade-offs:** Reviewers note complexity, a dated user interface, and a steeper learning curve, with recurring mentions of glitches and technical setup requirements.
- **Almabase strengths:** Engagement tracking (4 all-time mentions), customer support (3), intuitive interface (3), customization (2), ease of use (2), easy setup (2), and affordable pricing (1).
- **Almabase trade-offs:** Some reviewers mention a learning curve and initial setup challenges (2 all-time mentions each), as well as occasional database and formatting issues.

### Is Encompass or Almabase better for small businesses?

Almabase is the better fit for small businesses, with stronger reviewer sentiment and a significant presence in the mid-market segment.

- **Encompass:** No segment data available; reviewers do not highlight small-business suitability.
- **Almabase:** Largest reviewer segment is Mid-Market, with multiple recent reviews from small organizations praising ease of use and support for smaller alumni groups.

### Which Alumni Management platform has better integrations?

Almabase is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing its integration with Raiser’s Edge and Blackbaud products.

- **Encompass:** Reviewers mention integration with Ellucian Advance and BBCRM, but also note limitations and areas for improvement.
- **Almabase:** Reviewers consistently highlight integration with Raiser’s Edge and Blackbaud, with positive sentiment around data syncing and ease of use.

### How do Encompass and Almabase compare on customer support?

Almabase leads Encompass on Quality of Support by a material margin, scoring 9.4 versus Encompass’s 8.3.

- **Encompass:** Reviewers describe the support team as responsive and helpful, though some note inconsistent communication during issues.
- **Almabase:** Reviewers consistently praise Almabase’s customer support, citing fast response times, proactive assistance, and a willingness to implement user feedback.

### Which is easier to implement, Encompass or Almabase?

Almabase leads Encompass on Ease of Setup by a material margin, scoring 8.2 versus Encompass’s 6.9.

- **Encompass:** Reviewers describe setup as technical and time-consuming, with a steeper learning curve and backend complexity.
- **Almabase:** Reviewers highlight easy setup, clear instructions, and supportive onboarding, with multiple mentions of fast implementation and helpful support staff.

### Which product has better Alumni Engagement?

Almabase is the stronger product for Alumni Engagement, with more frequent reviewer praise and higher satisfaction scores.

- **Encompass:** No reviewer-cited strengths or mention counts for Alumni Engagement; no feature difference entries.
- **Almabase:** Engagement Tracking is cited in 4 all-time mentions, with reviewers describing increased alumni participation and improved engagement metrics.

Alternatives

**Almabase Alternatives**

 ![Hivebrite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dffc7f406edab7107c4c0a9b7652fdd9/hivebrite.svg "Hivebrite")

[
Hivebrite
](/products/hivebrite/reviews)

 ![Hoopstr](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/66d257f07362d087ce6d99aa8a14bb62/hoopstr.svg "Hoopstr")

[
Hoopstr
](/products/hoopstr/reviews)

 ![Graduway](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5087ca73657f1f616d906d34ead4e6e1/graduway.svg "Graduway")

[
Graduway
](/products/graduway/reviews)

 ![GiveCampus](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1ca6e5a6720cb7b2c8e2eeda5d816674/givecampus.svg "GiveCampus")

[
GiveCampus
](/products/givecampus/reviews)

**Encompass Alternatives**

 ![Hivebrite](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dffc7f406edab7107c4c0a9b7652fdd9/hivebrite.svg "Hivebrite")

[
Hivebrite
](/products/hivebrite/reviews)

 ![Hoopstr](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/66d257f07362d087ce6d99aa8a14bb62/hoopstr.svg "Hoopstr")

[
Hoopstr
](/products/hoopstr/reviews)

 ![Graduway](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5087ca73657f1f616d906d34ead4e6e1/graduway.svg "Graduway")

[
Graduway
](/products/graduway/reviews)

 ![GiveCampus](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1ca6e5a6720cb7b2c8e2eeda5d816674/givecampus.svg "GiveCampus")

[
GiveCampus
](/products/givecampus/reviews)

## Almabase vs Encompass

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Almabase easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Almabase overall.

- Reviewers felt that Almabase meets the needs of their business better than Encompass.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Almabase is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Almabase over Encompass.