# EverTrue, iWave vs Foundation Directory Online Comparison

| | EverTrue | iWave | Foundation Directory Online | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 18 | 478 | 46 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (82.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (43.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $4,150.00 1 User Per Year | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### EverTrue

**Not enough data**

### iWave

Pros:
- Ease of Use (12 reviews)
- Customer Support (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Inaccuracy (7 reviews)
- Formatting Issues (3 reviews)

### Foundation Directory Online

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | EverTrue | iWave | Foundation Directory Online | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 8.8 (405 reviews) | 8.8 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (408 reviews) | 8.5 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.2 (136 reviews) | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.2 (115 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 9.1 (361 reviews) | 8.0 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.4 (112 reviews) | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.8 (16 reviews) | 9.1 (393 reviews) | 6.5 (30 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### EverTrue

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### iWave

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter - $

Price: Starting at $4,150.00 1 User Per Year

Description: Perfect for nonprofit startups or small organizations beginning their journey into real-time data insights.



Key Features:
- Up to 1,500 subscription screens
- 1 User
- Up to 750 live profiles

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/iwave/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Foundation Directory Online

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Fundraising

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **EverTrue** | 8.4/10 | 9 |
| **iWave** | 8.8/10 | 28 |
| **Foundation Directory Online** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | EverTrue | iWave | Foundation Directory Online | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Interaction Tracking** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Donor Profiles** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 9.0 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Fundraising

| Feature | EverTrue | iWave | Foundation Directory Online | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Campaign Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Online Donation Portal** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Event Planning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Donations** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Peer-to-peer Fundraising** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Capabilities** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing

| Feature | EverTrue | iWave | Foundation Directory Online | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Email Marketing** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Direct Mail Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Donor Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **EverTrue** | N/A | N/A |
| **iWave** | 9.8/10 | 15 |
| **Foundation Directory Online** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | EverTrue | iWave | Foundation Directory Online | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **User Dashboard** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Donor Profiles** | Not enough data | 9.4 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Donor Management

| Feature | EverTrue | iWave | Foundation Directory Online | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Moves Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pledge Tracking** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-Document Storage** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Acknowledgments & Communications** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Interoperability

| Feature | EverTrue | iWave | Foundation Directory Online | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Event Tracking** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Gift Tracking** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fund Accounting** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Alumni Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **EverTrue** | N/A | N/A |
| **iWave** | N/A | N/A |
| **Foundation Directory Online** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | EverTrue | iWave | Foundation Directory Online | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Alumni records and contacts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Networking events** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alumni events** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication within alumni group** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alumni Engagement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Donation Collecting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | EverTrue | iWave | Foundation Directory Online | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Alumni events** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication within alumni group** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alumni Engagement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Donation Collecting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Member directory** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Networking opportunities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | EverTrue | iWave | Foundation Directory Online | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fundraising events** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Career portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Newsletter Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | EverTrue | iWave | Foundation Directory Online | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Fundraising events** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Newsletter Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Job Portals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Donor Prospect Research Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/donor-prospect-research)

**Unique to EverTrue (3):** [Alumni Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/alumni-management), [Donor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/donor-management), [Fundraising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fundraising)

**Unique to iWave (2):** [Donor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/donor-management), [Fundraising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fundraising)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | EverTrue | iWave | Foundation Directory Online | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 5.9% | 40.4% | 80.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 82.4% | 43.4% | 17.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 11.8% | 16.2% | 2.2% | 

### By Industry

#### EverTrue

- **Higher Education:** 70.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.9%
- **Fund-Raising:** 5.9%
- **Biotechnology:** 5.9%
- **Automotive:** 5.9%

#### iWave

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 28.9%
- **Higher Education:** 27.0%
- **Fund-Raising:** 13.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6%
- **Education Management:** 3.7%
- **Philanthropy:** 3.5%
- **Museums and Institutions:** 3.5%
- **Performing Arts:** 2.8%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.4%
- **Research:** 1.7%
- **Other:** 7.8%

#### Foundation Directory Online

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 53.3%
- **Education Management:** 11.1%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 4.4%
- **Higher Education:** 4.4%
- **Fund-Raising:** 4.4%
- **Civic & Social Organization:** 4.4%
- **Research:** 2.2%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 2.2%
- **Performing Arts:** 2.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 8.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to EverTrue

- [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (620 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)
- [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2074 reviews)
- [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (502 reviews)
- [Neon CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/neon-one-llc-neon-crm/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (419 reviews)
- [Donorbox](https://www.g2.com/products/donorbox/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1447 reviews)
- [Zeffy](https://www.g2.com/products/zeffy/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (925 reviews)
- [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (407 reviews)
- [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/netsuite/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (4769 reviews)

### Alternatives to iWave

- [DonorPerfect](https://www.g2.com/products/donorperfect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (565 reviews)
- [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (620 reviews)
- [Bloomerang CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/bloomerang-crm/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (894 reviews)
- [DonorSearch](https://www.g2.com/products/donorsearch/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (226 reviews)
- [WealthEngine](https://www.g2.com/products/wealthengine/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (67 reviews)
- [Neon CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/neon-one-llc-neon-crm/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (419 reviews)
- [Bonterra OneCause](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-onecause/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (502 reviews)
- [Givebutter](https://www.g2.com/products/givebutter/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (2074 reviews)
- [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (407 reviews)
- [Instrumentl](https://www.g2.com/products/instrumentl/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (128 reviews)

### Alternatives to Foundation Directory Online

- [Instrumentl](https://www.g2.com/products/instrumentl/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (128 reviews)
- [DonorSearch](https://www.g2.com/products/donorsearch/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (226 reviews)
- [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (620 reviews)
- [WealthEngine](https://www.g2.com/products/wealthengine/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (67 reviews)
- [Tessitura](https://www.g2.com/products/tessitura/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (79 reviews)
- [GiveCampus](https://www.g2.com/products/givecampus/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (64 reviews)
- [Windfall](https://www.g2.com/products/windfall/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (53 reviews)
- [GrantStation](https://www.g2.com/products/grantstation-grantstation/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Nexis for Development Professionals](https://www.g2.com/products/nexis-for-development-professionals/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [DonorScape](https://www.g2.com/products/donorscape/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (3 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### EverTrue

- Title: [How are you able to sift through all of the FB data to find it the most helpful for you?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33441-how-are-you-able-to-sift-through-all-of-the-fb-data-to-find-it-the-most-helpful-for-you) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Lindsay — thanks for asking. I have a few examples I can share and we'd be happy to chat through any in detail.

On the discovery side, knowing which..."

### iWave

- Title: [Is there any work being done on the "RelSci" portion in regard to being able to upload a list of our trustees, etc to find relationships? Also, does iWave integrate with Raiser's Edge NXT?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-any-work-being-done-on-the-relsci-portion-in-regard-to-being-able-to-upload-a-list-of-our-trustees-etc-to-find-relationships-also-does-iwave-integrate-with-raiser-s-edge-nxt) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We aren't currently in the process of doing this but we appreciate the feedback and will add it to our ideas list. 

And yes - we do integrate wth Raisers..."
- Title: [Is iWave a good brand?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-iwave-a-good-brand) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, it’s a great brand with a great mission, great customer service, and great impact on nonprofit fundraising. "
- Title: [What is a good way of filtering out "hits" from prospect researching that yield multiple same names?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-good-way-of-filtering-out-hits-from-prospect-researching-that-yield-multiple-same-names) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Tim,

Thank you for your question.  In order to have it answered our team needs a bit more context. I suggest reaching out to our dedicated support..."
- Title: [Are there updates on the "RelSci" portion - specifically uploading a list to find relationships?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-there-updates-on-the-relsci-portion-specifically-uploading-a-list-to-find-relationships) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Amy, we're always looking to improve our solution for our clients, thank you for your suggestion, I have passed it along!

Good news, we do have an..."
- Title: [I wonder if iwave does it, for the profiles that I have already been created, if the donor has made new contribution and if it is already updated in the iwave system does a iwave user gets any notification?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33961-i-wonder-if-iwave-does-it-for-the-profiles-that-i-have-already-been-created-if-the-donor-has-made-new-contribution-and-if-it-is-already-updated-in-the-iwave-system-does-a-iwave-user-gets-any-notification) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."

### Foundation Directory Online

- Title: [What is the Foundation Center by candid?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-foundation-center-by-candid) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is the number one resource for grantwriters.  It provides so many details about foundation and corporate givers - that even they don't disclose. It's a..."
- Title: [How much does Foundation Directory Online cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-foundation-directory-online-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "The Foundation Directory has a number of plans available to suit either yourself, individually - or as an organization where for example, you may have or..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/evertrue-vs-iwave-vs-foundation-directory-online)