EveryAction vs Donately:
Which is better for small nonprofits

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* Disclaimer: The comparison details on this page are based on publicly available data as of August 2025.^¹

Best fit breakdown

When Donately wins and when EveryAction might

Every platform has its sweet spot. Here’s when Donately makes the most sense and when EveryAction might be the better fit based on your fundraising needs and team setup.

Donately is your match if:

You want to launch donation campaigns and forms in hours—not weeks.

Your team values simplicity, fast setup, and modern UX over enterprise-level advocacy tools.

You need flexible pricing without a lengthy sales process or onboarding complexity.

EveryAction

EveryAction might work if:

You’re part of a large organization with deep political, union, or social advocacy goals.

You need advanced donor modeling, email automation, and built-in compliance tools.

You have the internal resources to manage a complex, all-in-one suite.

All-in-one shouldn’t mean all-on-you

All-in-one suite doesn’t always mean all-in-one simplicity

EveryAction bundles it all—but with that comes bloated workflows, rigid systems, and rising costs. Donately delivers only what you need: modern giving tools that fit your team, not the other way around.

EveryAction says...

“Fundraising, advocacy, and organizing in one place.”

But the reality? It’s a powerful suite that requires dedicated staff, training, and onboarding.

Donately says: Get best-in-class donation tools without the enterprise baggage.

EveryAction says...

“End-to-end constituent journey.”

But the reality? You may not need all of it—and the price reflects the bloat.

Donately says: Only the tools you need. No extras, no upsells.

EveryAction says...

“Smart CRM + analytics.”

But the reality? Reporting can be complex, and real-time insights aren’t always accessible.

Donately says: Clean dashboards, conversion-focused metrics, and seamless exports.

Donately vs EveryAction:
feature comparison

Fundraising platforms can look similar—until you dig in. From native integrations to transparent pricing and real support, Donately gives small teams everything upfront. Here’s how we compare:

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EveryAction

Flexibility

Modular and adaptable—ideal for nonprofits of all sizes.

Robust enterprise platform with CRM, advocacy, and compliance tools—may be overbuilt for smaller orgs.

Customization

Full customization available on all plans

Deep customization options, especially for advocacy and compliance—often requires admin or dev help.

Usability

Clean, modern interface; intuitive for fundraisers and marketers.

Simple if you're familiar with Powerful but complex UI—steeper learning curve for new or lean teams.WordPress; otherwise, setup may feel technical.

Support

Responsive human support included across all plans.

Tiered support depending on plan and organization size; slower response time reported.

Integrations

Salesforce, HubSpot, Mailchimp, Webflow, Constant Contact, Zapier and more.

Strong political and compliance integrations; others may require setup and advanced tiers.

Time to launch

Launch in hours with self-serve onboarding.

Onboarding typically takes weeks; sales-led and implementation-heavy.

Pricing clarity

Transparent pricing listed publicly.

Opaque—custom quotes required with sales consultation.

Team fit

Best for nimble teams looking to grow digital fundraising.

Best for enterprise nonprofits with political, union, or compliance requirements.

Top goal

Raise more with a modern, streamlined platform that scales.

Manage complex donor data, compliance, and large-scale advocacy.

For $10,000 monthly donation volume

You save: $500-$1,500+ per month with Donately*

EveryAction is built for complex enterprise setups, but Donately offers faster time to value, lower fees, and built-in tools for leaner teams.

All features. No surprises.

EveryAction

Big suite. Bigger learning curve.

Platform fees

$0–$400
(0%- 4%)

Not publicly listed
(Often 3–5% platform or licensing-based fees)

Processing fees

$220–$290
Stripe (2.2–2.9% + $0.30)

~$220–$300
(via Bonterra Payments or PayPal/Stripe depending on configuration)

Subscription fees

$0–$99/month depending on plan

Custom quote only
(Typically mid-to-large orgs see $500–$2,000+/month)

Setup/Onboarding

Required onboarding and implementation fees may apply

Total monthly

$220–$789 /month

$720-$2,300+ /month
(varies by contract, scale, and modules used)

Ask yourself before choosing EveryAction

If not, Donately delivers an easier, more focused fundraising experience without the overhead.

Explore Donately

Do you need a full political advocacy and CRM platform—or just clean, flexible donation tools?

Can your team manage a more complex system with layered modules and setup?

Are you okay with enterprise pricing and slower implementation timelines?

Why nonprofits choose Donately instead

Donately offers branded peer-to-peer, recurring, and text-to-donate campaigns with extensive integrations (HubSpot, Webflow, Zapier, etc.), human support during business hours, and transparent pricing without feature paywalls or hidden costs.

Focus on fundraising

Less time spent managing software, more time raising money.

Modular, not monolithic

Choose only what you need. Integrate everything else easily.

Faster launches

No onboarding sessions or waitlists. Build and go.

Real time visibility

Instantly see what’s working, who’s giving, and where to optimize.

Real human support

We’re here every step of the way—no multi-week support threads.

EveryAction alternative — frequently asked questions

Is EveryAction mainly for political organizations?

It was originally built for advocacy groups and still shines there. It works for nonprofits too, but the tools (and pricing) are geared toward campaign-driven orgs.

Does EveryAction include everything Donately has?

Technically yes—but many features come with added complexity and cost. Donately is more focused, faster, and easier for small-to-midsize teams to adopt.

Will I lose CRM capabilities with Donately?

Not at all. Donately integrates with Salesforce, HubSpot, and Constant Contact, giving you flexibility to choose your CRM instead of being locked into one.