# Event.Gives, Bonterra OneCause vs GiveSmart Comparison

| | Event.Gives | Bonterra OneCause | GiveSmart | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 115 | 502 | 158 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (63.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (67.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (66.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $200.00 | Contact Us Per Year | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Event.Gives

Pros:
- Donation Tracking (1 reviews)
- Donor Management (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Clunky Interface (1 reviews)
- Technical Issues (1 reviews)

### Bonterra OneCause

Pros:
- Ease of Use (56 reviews)
- Customer Support (43 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Difficulty (10 reviews)
- Confusion (9 reviews)

### GiveSmart


Cons:
- Expensive (1 reviews)
- High Fees (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Event.Gives | Bonterra OneCause | GiveSmart | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (94 reviews) | 9.1 (411 reviews) | 9.0 (135 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (94 reviews) | 8.9 (417 reviews) | 9.0 (133 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (69 reviews) | 8.6 (350 reviews) | 8.5 (107 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (70 reviews) | 8.8 (327 reviews) | 8.7 (106 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.3 (93 reviews) | 9.5 (414 reviews) | 8.8 (133 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (69 reviews) | 9.5 (329 reviews) | 8.9 (106 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (87 reviews) | 9.4 (398 reviews) | 8.7 (127 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Event.Gives

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Bonterra OneCause

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Learn How OneCause Can Help You Grow Generosity

Price: Starting at $200.00

Description: Discover the flexibility of the OneCause Fundraising Platform, designed to meet the needs of organizations of all sizes. 

Choose from a variety of plans tailored to fit your goals, starting at just $200, with the industry's only pay-as-you-go pricing capped for your convenience. Prefer an annual subscription? Launch a year of impactful fundraising with our $2,995 Professional Auction & Event package. 

With our award-winning support and service teams by your side, we’ll help you every step of the way. Reach out today to find the perfect plan for your organization!

Key Features:
- Auctions & Events
- Online Fundraising & Text2Give
- Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

[Learn more about Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### GiveSmart

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter

Price: Contact Us Per Year

Description: Ideal for nonprofits who want to get started with quality online fundraising tools and room to grow. 

Key Features:
- Customizable, embeddable donation forms
- Unlimited peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns
- Text and email messaging

[Learn more about GiveSmart](https://www.g2.com/products/givesmart/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Fundraising

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Event.Gives** | 8.7/10 | 16 |
| **Bonterra OneCause** | 8.5/10 | 218 |
| **GiveSmart** | 8.5/10 | 18 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Event.Gives | Bonterra OneCause | GiveSmart | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (204 reviews) | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 
| **Interaction Tracking** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (179 reviews) | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (188 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Donor Profiles** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 8.0 (173 reviews) | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 

#### Fundraising

| Feature | Event.Gives | Bonterra OneCause | GiveSmart | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Campaign Management** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 8.9 (183 reviews) | 8.4 (17 reviews) | 
| **Online Donation Portal** | 9.8 (16 reviews) | 9.2 (202 reviews) | 9.2 (18 reviews) | 
| **Event Planning** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 9.3 (197 reviews) | 7.8 (13 reviews) | 
| **Recurring Donations** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 7.6 (119 reviews) | 9.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Peer-to-peer Fundraising** | Not enough data | 7.8 (119 reviews) | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Capabilities** | 9.8 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (194 reviews) | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 

#### Marketing

| Feature | Event.Gives | Bonterra OneCause | GiveSmart | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email Marketing** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 7.8 (131 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Direct Mail Tools** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Donor Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Event.Gives** | N/A | N/A |
| **Bonterra OneCause** | N/A | N/A |
| **GiveSmart** | 8.4/10 | 6 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Event.Gives | Bonterra OneCause | GiveSmart | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Donor Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Donor Management

| Feature | Event.Gives | Bonterra OneCause | GiveSmart | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Moves Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pledge Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Acknowledgments & Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Interoperability

| Feature | Event.Gives | Bonterra OneCause | GiveSmart | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Event Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gift Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fund Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Auction

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Event.Gives** | N/A | N/A |
| **Bonterra OneCause** | 9.1/10 | 137 |
| **GiveSmart** | N/A | N/A |

#### Auctioneering

| Feature | Event.Gives | Bonterra OneCause | GiveSmart | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Auction Listings** | Not enough data | 9.2 (124 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bidding Window** | Not enough data | 9.4 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Auction Type** | Not enough data | 9.4 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Ticketing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Bidding** | Not enough data | 9.3 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Fundraising** | Not enough data | 9.1 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### User Interface

| Feature | Event.Gives | Bonterra OneCause | GiveSmart | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Bidder Profiles** | Not enough data | 8.4 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sorting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bid Alerts** | Not enough data | 9.4 (124 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Event.Gives | Bonterra OneCause | GiveSmart | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Bid Confirmation** | Not enough data | 9.3 (127 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Processing** | Not enough data | 9.3 (131 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (131 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Auction Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/auction-software), [Fundraising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fundraising)



**Unique to GiveSmart (1):** [Donor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/donor-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Event.Gives | Bonterra OneCause | GiveSmart | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 63.5% | 67.0% | 66.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.2% | 31.2% | 28.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.3% | 1.8% | 5.8% | 

### By Industry

#### Event.Gives

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 46.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 11.4%
- **Fund-Raising:** 7.0%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 6.1%
- **Education Management:** 5.3%
- **Events Services:** 3.5%
- **Sports:** 2.6%
- **Religious Institutions:** 2.6%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.6%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 0.9%
- **Other:** 11.4%

#### Bonterra OneCause

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 42.7%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 10.3%
- **Education Management:** 7.6%
- **Fund-Raising:** 7.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.1%
- **Events Services:** 2.5%
- **Civic & Social Organization:** 2.3%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 2.3%
- **Higher Education:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 14.6%

#### GiveSmart

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 51.9%
- **Education Management:** 7.1%
- **Fund-Raising:** 7.1%
- **Higher Education:** 4.5%
- **Individual & Family Services:** 3.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.6%
- **Museums and Institutions:** 2.6%
- **Events Services:** 1.9%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 1.9%
- **Sports:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 14.7%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Event.Gives

- [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2091 reviews)
- [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (408 reviews)
- [Zeffy](https://www.g2.com/products/zeffy/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (943 reviews)
- [Bloomerang CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [Snap! Raise](https://www.g2.com/products/snap-raise/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (502 reviews)
- [Donorbox](https://www.g2.com/products/donorbox/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1453 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 (565 reviews)
- [iWave](https://www.g2.com/products/iwave/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (478 reviews)
- [Neon CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/neon-one-llc-neon-crm/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (425 reviews)

### Alternatives to Bonterra OneCause

- [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2091 reviews)
- [Bloomerang Fundraising, formerly Qgiv](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-fundraising-formerly-qgiv/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (276 reviews)
- [Handbid](https://www.g2.com/products/handbid/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (218 reviews)
- [Silent Auction Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/silent-auction-pro/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (110 reviews)
- [Greater Giving](https://www.g2.com/products/greater-giving/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Bloomerang CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [DonorPerfect](https://www.g2.com/products/donorperfect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (565 reviews)
- [GoFundMe Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/gofundme-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (147 reviews)
- [SchoolAuction.net](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolauction-net/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (195 reviews)
- [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (622 reviews)

### Alternatives to GiveSmart

- [Handbid](https://www.g2.com/products/handbid/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (218 reviews)
- [Greater Giving](https://www.g2.com/products/greater-giving/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (102 reviews)
- [Bloomerang CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [Silent Auction Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/silent-auction-pro/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (110 reviews)
- [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2091 reviews)
- [Bloomerang Fundraising, formerly Qgiv](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-fundraising-formerly-qgiv/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (276 reviews)
- [DonorPerfect](https://www.g2.com/products/donorperfect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (565 reviews)
- [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (408 reviews)
- [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (622 reviews)
- [Neon CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/neon-one-llc-neon-crm/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (425 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Event.Gives

No discussions available for this product.

### Bonterra OneCause

- Title: [What is OneCause used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-onecause-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "We use it for our annual fundraising gala. Specifically, the online mobile bidding has extended our reach to many more folks than can attend the event and..."
- Title: [How much does Onecause cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-onecause-cost) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "OneCause rates vary depending on the service you use.  My company uses OneCause for a virtual auction and the price is extremely reasonable!"
- Title: [How can i better integrate QuickBooks and GiftWorks to avoid duplication of data entry](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-better-integrate-quickbooks-and-giftworks-to-avoid-duplication-of-data-entry) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Tim -- all of our data can easily be exported in CSV format, making it easy to import your transaction data into several accounting and CRM systems. "
- Title: [What kinds of peer-to-peer fundraising does your software support?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-kinds-of-peer-to-peer-fundraising-does-your-software-support) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Our platform is designed to make your event easy and successful. Whether it’s a traditional “on the ground” event (like a run, walk, or ride), personal..."
- Title: [Can donors cover costs associated with their donations?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-donors-cover-costs-associated-with-their-donations) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. Donors are given the opportunity to increase their donation to cover costs associated with ticketing, donations, and other transactions."

### GiveSmart

- Title: [Can I integrate all of the donor information into Salesforce?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-integrate-all-of-the-donor-information-into-salesforce) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Rob, 

I'm Patrick, a research analyst with G2, and would be happy to help you out. There doesn't appear to be any direct integration with Salesforce or..."
- Title: [Can Givesmart integrate into Bloomerang?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-givesmart-integrate-into-bloomerang) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Cindy, I'm Patrick, a research analyst with G2, and would be happy to help you out. There doesn't appear to be any direct integration with Bloomerang...."

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