DonorPerfect vs Keela (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, DonorPerfect grades higher than Keela: 1.8 against 1.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
DonorPerfect grades higher on value for money and platforms. They get the same grade on the free plan, features and ease of use.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
DonorPerfect
Donor management and fundraising software for nonprofits
Keela
Donor management CRM with email and donation forms for nonprofits
Which one is for you
Pick DonorPerfect if
- Fits if you are a nonprofit that wants a donor database with a mobile app
- Works for teams that need QuickBooks or moves management and will pay for Plus
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a price list, because the quote follows your record count and tier
- Tight if you are on Core: QuickBooks, moves management and batch entry need Plus
- Not for you if you need the API, as it is limited to Pro
- Watch out: phone support starts at Pro, and Core and Plus get chat
Pick Keela if
- Fits if you want unlimited forms, emails and support at one monthly price
- Works for nonprofits in the USA, Canada or Australia
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if your list is big: $438 a month at 10,000 contacts, and custom above that
- Skip it if you need pipelines or texting in the base price, as they are extra
- Not for you if you are outside the USA, Canada or Australia: data is stored there only
- Watch out: the pricing page does not state its currency
How we grade them
| 1.8GPADonorPerfectWeak | 1.4GPAKeelaWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo price published; it is a custom quote from constituent count and tier. At the ordinary grade until a figure is on record. | D$164 a month for up to 1,000 contacts billed annually, and $438 at 10,000. That is several times the category's $29 middle, with texting and pipelines still extra. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan and no trial on record, so the first step is a demo or a quote. | FNo free plan and no trial on record, so the first step is a demo or a quote. |
| Features | CDonor database, forms and payments, email, reports, direct mail and a mobile app. QuickBooks, crowdfunding, moves management and batch gift entry start at Plus, and API access is Pro only. | CDonor profiles, automated journeys, donation forms, email and projects. Pipelines, texting, wealth screening and Premium Care are sold on top. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. Importing records and setting up forms and reports comes first. | CNo store rating on record, and you set up forms, journeys and imports. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb with a mobile app, plus Constant Contact, Mailchimp, QuickBooks and ReadySetAuction. | CWeb only on the pages read, with no integrations listed. |
| Best for | donor management and fundraising for nonprofits | a donor CRM billed by contact count |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: DonorPerfect and Keela. How we grade
Where they differ
- Keela also covers sMS marketing.
At a glance
| DonorPerfect | Keela | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | Not published | $164 per month for up to 1,000 contacts, billed annually |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | DonorPerfect | Networks for Change Inc. |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | keela.co |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
DonorPerfect
- No prices are published: the vendor builds a custom quote from the constituent count and tier.
- QuickBooks, crowdfunding, moves management and batch gift entry start at Plus, not Core.
- Custom API access is limited to the Pro tier, and phone support also starts there; Core and Plus get chat.
Keela
- Pipelines, texting, wealth screening and Premium Care are listed as additional features, priced through sales.
- Cost climbs steeply with contacts: $164 a month at 1,000 and $438 at 10,000, billed annually.
- Data is stored in the USA, Canada or Australia only, by where the nonprofit is based.
- The pricing page does not state the currency of its figures; the site has USA, Canada and Australia editions.
Key features
DonorPerfect
- Donor database and moves management
- Donor profiles with gift history, plus moves management, batch gift entry and automated alerts and tasks on the Plus and Pro tiers.
- Forms and payment processing
- Integrated donation, volunteer, membership and event forms with built-in payment processing, donor portals and digital wallet donations.
- Email marketing
- Constant Contact is built into every system, and a Mailchimp integration can be set up for teams that prefer it.
- Reports and direct mail
- The tiers include 5 scheduled reports (Plus) or 100 (Pro); enterprise direct mail segmentation and reports are Pro-only.
- Mobile app
- A DonorPerfect mobile app is listed as included in every system, along with volunteer tracking and grant management tools.
Keela
- Donor database and profiles
- Donor profiles with full gift history, household relationships, soft credits and custom fields.
- Automated journeys
- Pre-built and custom workflows for receipts, thank-yous and lapsed donor nudges.
- AI-powered donation forms
- Donation forms with preset gift asks and recurring donation prompts, with no transaction fees charged by Keela.
- Email and texting
- Segmented lists, saved audiences and deliverability tools for email; texting is sold as an additional feature.
- Projects and membership
- Included on every plan: project management, membership management, volunteer management and compliant tax receipts.
Plans
DonorPerfect
Pricing could not be confirmed. See donorperfect.com.
Keela
Up to 1,000 contacts$164
per month, up to 1,000 contacts, annual ($190 monthly)
Every plan includes unlimited forms, emails, donations and support. Prices rise with the contact count.
1,001 to 2,500 contacts$243
per month, up to 2,500 contacts, annual ($259 monthly)
Same features as every tier; the price follows the number of contacts.
2,501 to 5,000 contacts$316
per month, up to 5,000 contacts, annual ($357 monthly)
Marked most popular on the page. Contacts over 10,000 get custom pricing.
7,501 to 10,000+ contacts$438
per month, up to 10,000 contacts, annual ($489 monthly)
Top published step; the 5,001 to 7,500 step is $379 a month billed annually.
Ways to pay less
DonorPerfect
No public discounts listed.
Keela
- Annual discount
Save up to 23% paying annually
The pricing page says paying annually saves up to 23% against monthly billing, depending on the contact tier.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, DonorPerfect or Keela?
As of Nov 13, 2026, DonorPerfect has no price we could confirm, and Keela starts at $164 per month for up to 1,000 contacts, billed annually.
Which has a free plan, DonorPerfect or Keela?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither DonorPerfect nor Keela has a free plan.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.