# NGP VAN vs Trail Blazer Campaign Manager Comparison

| | NGP VAN | Trail Blazer Campaign Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 74 | 12 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (75.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (91.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | NGP VAN | Trail Blazer Campaign Manager | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.4 (58 reviews) | 8.8 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.1 (58 reviews) | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.4 (31 reviews) | 6.7 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.2 (29 reviews) | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 6.6 (53 reviews) | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.3 (27 reviews) | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.0 (59 reviews) | 7.1 (12 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### NGP VAN

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Trail Blazer Campaign Manager

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Fundraising

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NGP VAN** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trail Blazer Campaign Manager** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | NGP VAN | Trail Blazer Campaign Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interaction Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Donor Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Fundraising

| Feature | NGP VAN | Trail Blazer Campaign Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Campaign Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Donation Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recurring Donations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Peer-to-peer Fundraising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Marketing

| Feature | NGP VAN | Trail Blazer Campaign Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Email Marketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Direct Mail Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Donor Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NGP VAN** | N/A | N/A |
| **Trail Blazer Campaign Manager** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | NGP VAN | Trail Blazer Campaign Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **User Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Donor Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Donor Management

| Feature | NGP VAN | Trail Blazer Campaign Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Moves Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pledge Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Acknowledgments & Communications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Interoperability

| Feature | NGP VAN | Trail Blazer Campaign Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Event Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gift Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Fund Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Political Campaign

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **NGP VAN** | 6.5/10 | 15 |
| **Trail Blazer Campaign Manager** | N/A | N/A |

#### Campaign Tools

| Feature | NGP VAN | Trail Blazer Campaign Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Content Management** | 6.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Volunteer Management** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Fundraising** | 7.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Events and Ticketing** | 5.4 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Communication Tools

| Feature | NGP VAN | Trail Blazer Campaign Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Social Network Sync** | 4.4 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Email Messaging** | 6.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Text Messaging** | 5.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Analytics** | 5.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Field Tools

| Feature | NGP VAN | Trail Blazer Campaign Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Route Mapping** | 6.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Forms** | 6.8 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Call Lists** | 8.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Political Campaign Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/political-campaign)


**Unique to Trail Blazer Campaign Manager (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 | NGP VAN | Trail Blazer Campaign Manager | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 75.0% | 91.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 22.2% | 8.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 2.8% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### NGP VAN

- **Political Organization:** 62.5%
- **Civic & Social Organization:** 6.9%
- **Fund-Raising:** 5.6%
- **Public Policy:** 4.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.2%
- **Accounting:** 1.4%
- **Broadcast Media:** 1.4%
- **Entertainment:** 1.4%
- **Government Relations:** 1.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 9.7%

#### Trail Blazer Campaign Manager

- **Political Organization:** 83.3%
- **Government Relations:** 8.3%
- **Government Administration:** 8.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to NGP VAN

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### Alternatives to Trail Blazer Campaign Manager

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- [DonorPerfect](https://www.g2.com/products/donorperfect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (565 reviews)
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- [Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT](https://www.g2.com/products/blackbaud-raiser-s-edge-nxt/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (620 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 (419 reviews)
- [Bonterra Network for Good](https://www.g2.com/products/bonterra-network-for-good/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (408 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### NGP VAN

- Title: [What is NGP VAN used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ngp-van-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Thank you for your question! NGP VAN is a leading, comprehensive software platform used for political and advocacy campaigns. It provides tools for..."

### Trail Blazer Campaign Manager

- Title: [Other questions](https://www.g2.com/discussions/other-questions) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Link: https://www.trailblz.com/About/FAQ"
- Title: [Is there a limit on the number of users?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-limit-on-the-number-of-users) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No, we included unlimited users (which can each have specific permission levels)."
- Title: [Do you include support and training?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-you-include-support-and-training) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, we back your team up with unlimited live support and training at no additional cost."
- Title: [Is your system cloud-based?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-your-system-cloud-based) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, Trail Blazer is a suite of tools (cloud-based CRM, mobile iOS and Android apps, and a web-based tool called Trail Blazer IQ)"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ngp-van-vs-trail-blazer-campaign-manager)