# Bloomerang CRM vs OpenSesame Comparison | | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 914 | 183 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (81.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (57.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Bloomerang CRM Pros: - Ease of Use (31 reviews) - Report Generation (14 reviews) Cons: - Limited Features (9 reviews) - Email Functionality (7 reviews) ### OpenSesame Pros: - Variety (21 reviews) - Content Quality (16 reviews) Cons: - Integration Issues (3 reviews) - Limited Knowledge (3 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (725 reviews) | 8.8 (152 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (733 reviews) | 9.1 (155 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (519 reviews) | 8.9 (139 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (528 reviews) | 9.0 (144 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (718 reviews) | 9.5 (152 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (522 reviews) | 9.6 (145 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (696 reviews) | 9.3 (155 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Bloomerang CRM #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### OpenSesame #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Plus 100 Price: Contact Us Description: Unlock your mid-size business with a broad range of courses. Key Features: - Up to 100 Active Courses - Email & Chat Support - Phone Support [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/opensesame/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Fundraising | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bloomerang CRM** | 8.3/10 | 397 | | **OpenSesame** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Reporting** | 9.0 (366 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Interaction Tracking** | 9.0 (366 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Automation** | 8.5 (332 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Donor Profiles** | 9.0 (370 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Fundraising | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Campaign Management** | 8.6 (322 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Online Donation Portal** | 8.6 (328 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Event Planning** | 7.1 (201 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Recurring Donations** | 8.9 (327 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Peer-to-peer Fundraising** | 6.5 (145 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobile Capabilities** | 7.8 (208 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Marketing | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Email Marketing** | 8.5 (330 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Direct Mail Tools** | 8.2 (267 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Technical Skills Development | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bloomerang CRM** | N/A | N/A | | **OpenSesame** | 8.0/10 | 23 | #### Functionality | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Skill Gap Analysis** | Not enough data | 6.8 (19 reviews) | | **Skill Assessment** | Not enough data | 7.1 (19 reviews) | | **Projects** | Not enough data | 6.8 (19 reviews) | | **Comprehension Checks** | Not enough data | 8.6 (20 reviews) | | **Course Recommendation Engine** | Not enough data | 8.1 (19 reviews) | | **Learning Paths** | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | | **Channels** | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | #### Content | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Interactive Content** | Not enough data | 9.0 (21 reviews) | | **Video Content** | Not enough data | 9.3 (19 reviews) | #### Platform Reporting and Analytics | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Advanced Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | | **SSO** | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) | | **API Access** | Not enough data | 7.9 (17 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.4 (7 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Technical Skills Development | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Learning Experience Platforms (LXP) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bloomerang CRM** | N/A | N/A | | **OpenSesame** | 9.0/10 | 88 | #### Training & eLearning | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Assessments and Practice** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Content Delivery and Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Social Learning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | | **Content Creation** | Not enough data | 9.2 (8 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | 7.6 (66 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Content Storage and Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | 9.4 (83 reviews) ✓ Verified | #### Generative AI | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### eLearning Content | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bloomerang CRM** | N/A | N/A | | **OpenSesame** | 8.5/10 | 86 | #### Training & eLearning | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Manager Portals** | Not enough data | 7.6 (66 reviews) ✓ Verified | | **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | 9.4 (83 reviews) ✓ Verified | ### Donor Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bloomerang CRM** | 8.6/10 | 373 | | **OpenSesame** | N/A | N/A | #### Administration | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **User Dashboard** | 8.5 (301 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Donor Profiles** | 9.1 (348 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Reporting** | 9.0 (344 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Templates** | 8.3 (317 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Customization** | 8.6 (327 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Donor Management | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Moves Management** | 8.2 (245 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Pledge Tracking** | 8.5 (260 reviews) | Not enough data | | **E-Document Storage** | 8.8 (250 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Acknowledgments & Communications** | 8.9 (336 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Interoperability | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Event Tracking** | 7.7 (195 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Gift Tracking** | 9.0 (277 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Fund Accounting** | 8.7 (239 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Nonprofit CRM | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bloomerang CRM** | 7.9/10 | 289 | | **OpenSesame** | N/A | N/A | #### Constituent Management | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Constituent Profiles** | 9.0 (266 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Online Portal** | 7.9 (157 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Donor Communications** | 8.8 (249 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Marketing Automation | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Email Marketing** | 8.7 (213 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Lead Management** | 7.1 (120 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Campaign Management** | 8.0 (202 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Marketing ROI Analytics** | 7.5 (116 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Workflow Automation | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Donor Prospecting** | 7.5 (167 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Data Entry** | 8.8 (240 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Task Delegation** | 8.2 (185 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Reporting & Analytics | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Reporting** | 8.9 (256 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | 8.6 (238 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Automated Reports** | 8.7 (210 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Accounting** | 8.2 (164 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Fundraising** | 8.7 (217 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Grant Management** | 7.2 (133 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Sales POS** | 7.1 (95 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Nonprofit CRM | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | 5.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | 6.6 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Grant Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bloomerang CRM** | 7.7/10 | 128 | | **OpenSesame** | N/A | N/A | #### Proposal Management | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Form Building** | 7.1 (59 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Review Tools** | 7.2 (51 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Grantee Portal** | 6.3 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Attachments** | 8.5 (71 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Task Management** | 8.4 (88 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Fund Tracking | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Disbursements** | 7.7 (56 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Grant Allocations** | 7.5 (51 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Email Notifications** | 8.3 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Impact & Outcomes | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Program Evaluation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Data Analytics** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Ad Hoc Reporting** | 8.2 (67 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | 8.0 (103 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Grant Prospecting | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Funder Lists** | 6.6 (48 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Automated Responses** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | #### Compliance | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Eligibility Screening** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Auditing** | 7.7 (55 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Integrations | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Fund Accounting** | 7.5 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Donor Management** | 9.2 (112 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | ### Language Learning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bloomerang CRM** | N/A | N/A | | **OpenSesame** | 8.3/10 | 12 | #### Language learning lessons | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Self-Paced Lessons** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | | **Multimedia** | Not enough data | 9.6 (9 reviews) | | **Gamification** | Not enough data | 7.6 (9 reviews) | | **Personalized Learning Paths** | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | | **Speech Recognition** | Not enough data | 7.1 (8 reviews) | #### Human Connections | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Peer Feedback** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | | **Live Tutoring** | Not enough data | 6.4 (7 reviews) | #### Administration | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Administrative Dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.5 (11 reviews) | | **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | | **Certificates** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | | **Mobile Compatibility** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | #### Generative AI | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Language Learning | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Online Course Providers | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bloomerang CRM** | N/A | N/A | | **OpenSesame** | 8.4/10 | 46 | #### Courses | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Personalized recommendations** | Not enough data | 8.0 (35 reviews) | | **High-quality content** | Not enough data | 9.2 (41 reviews) | | **Video content** | Not enough data | 9.1 (42 reviews) | | **Projects** | Not enough data | 8.2 (39 reviews) | | **In-course assessments** | Not enough data | 8.5 (39 reviews) | | **Certification practice tests** | Not enough data | 8.0 (32 reviews) | #### Administration | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Team-level monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.2 (31 reviews) | | **Administrative dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.0 (39 reviews) | | **Certificates** | Not enough data | 8.6 (34 reviews) | #### Compatibility | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Mobile compatibility** | Not enough data | 8.3 (34 reviews) | | **Offline access** | Not enough data | 7.3 (29 reviews) | | **Single sign-on (SSO)** | Not enough data | 8.2 (34 reviews) | ### Talent Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bloomerang CRM** | N/A | N/A | | **OpenSesame** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Training eLearning | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Bloomerang CRM** | N/A | N/A | | **OpenSesame** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform | Feature | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Bloomerang CRM (4):** [Fundraising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fundraising), [Donor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/donor-management), [Nonprofit CRM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/nonprofit-crm), [Grant Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/grant-management) **Unique to OpenSesame (5):** [eLearning Content Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/elearning-content), [Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-experience-platforms-lxp), [Online Course Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-course-providers), [Language Learning Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/language-learning), [Technical Skills Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/technical-skills-development) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Bloomerang CRM | OpenSesame | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 81.2% | 2.8% | | **Mid-Market** | 18.6% | 39.8% | | **Enterprise** | 0.2% | 57.4% | ### By Industry #### Bloomerang CRM - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 54.4% - **Fund-Raising:** 5.0% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.3% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.1% - **Education Management:** 3.8% - **Individual & Family Services:** 3.5% - **Religious Institutions:** 2.4% - **Civic & Social Organization:** 2.1% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 1.9% - **Higher Education:** 1.8% - **Other:** 16.6% #### OpenSesame - **Manufacturing:** 8.0% - **Computer Software:** 5.7% - **Construction:** 5.1% - **Insurance:** 4.6% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 4.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.0% - **Real Estate:** 4.0% - **Automotive:** 3.4% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.4% - **Financial Services:** 3.4% - **Other:** 53.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Bloomerang CRM - [Keela](https://www.g2.com/products/aplos-software-keela/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (101 reviews) - [Agentforce Nonprofit (formerly Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-nonprofit-formerly-salesforce-nonprofit-cloud/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (87 reviews) - [Little Green Light](https://www.g2.com/products/little-green-light/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (63 reviews) - [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2170 reviews) - [Donorbox](https://www.g2.com/products/donorbox/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1499 reviews) - [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (622 reviews) - [DonorPerfect](https://www.g2.com/products/donorperfect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (566 reviews) - [Neon CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/neon-one-llc-neon-crm/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (431 reviews) - [Bonterra EveryAction](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-everyaction/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (283 reviews) - [Virtuous CRM+](https://www.g2.com/products/virtuous-crm/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (281 reviews) ### Alternatives to OpenSesame - [Udemy Business](https://www.g2.com/products/udemy-business/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (722 reviews) - [LinkedIn Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/linkedin-linkedin-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (720 reviews) - [Skillsoft Percipio Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/skillsoft-percipio-platform/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (107 reviews) - [Pluralsight](https://www.g2.com/products/pluralsight/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1373 reviews) - [Go1](https://www.g2.com/products/go1-go1/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (67 reviews) - [Coursera for Business](https://www.g2.com/products/coursera-for-business/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (488 reviews) - [Udacity](https://www.g2.com/products/udacity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (757 reviews) - [Docebo](https://www.g2.com/products/docebo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (742 reviews) - [Speexx](https://www.g2.com/products/speexx/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (855 reviews) - [QA USA](https://www.g2.com/products/qa-usa/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (468 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Bloomerang CRM - Title: [Does Bloomerang integrate with QuickBooks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-bloomerang-integrate-with-quickbooks) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "yes" - Title: [What is the best way to request or recommend features for future development?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-request-or-recommend-features-for-future-development) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "If you are a current user at the top of the page there is a ? Icon that allows you to ask questions either via email or live chat. I have also used this for..." - Title: [What is donor management?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-donor-management) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Donor management is the process of organizing a donor's information, tracking your interactions with them, and maintaining your relationship with them." - Title: [What is the best donor management software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/bloomerang-what-is-the-best-donor-management-software) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It depends on the needs of the organization." - Title: [What is fundraising software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-fundraising-software) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Fundraising software are platforms for nonprofits to gain access to transaction processing and other suites of software for various types of fundraising..." ### OpenSesame - Title: [Who did you choose OpenSesame over when you made the switch to using their content?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34068-who-did-you-choose-opensesame-over-when-you-made-the-switch-to-using-their-content) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "We were using a hodge-podge of other vendors, and the majority of our content was coming through Harvard Manage Mentor. " - Title: [Is there a way to prevent lagging?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33608-is-there-a-way-to-prevent-lagging) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "It looks like this comment is actually about g2, not OpenSesame. " --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/bloomerang-crm-vs-opensesame)