Bonterra vs Fundraise Up
Looking for a Bonterra alternative? Get more from your fundraising.
Nonprofits switching from Bonterra choose Fundraise Up, the digital fundraising platform that delivers 3× higher donation conversion rates and 30% larger average donations.
4.8/5
Migrate from Bonterra with confidence
Protect recurring donor revenue, preserve donor data, and launch faster with a migration team dedicated to making your transition successful.
migration and setup
included at no extra cost
recurring donors
retained in the first month
customer satisfaction
for migration process
How does Fundraise Up compare to Bonterra?
Fundraise Up outperforms Bonterra on conversion optimization, global giving, pricing transparency, and included migration support.
| Feature | Fundraise Up | Bonterra |
|---|---|---|
| G2 rating | ||
| G2 rating | ||
| Conversion rate | ||
| Conversion rate | 30% average | 8% industry |
| Donor experience | ||
| Donor experience |  AI-personalized | More static donation experiences |
| Dynamic payment methods | ||
| Dynamic payment methods | Personalized per donor | Non-personalized payment options |
| Global fundraising | ||
| Global fundraising | 10+ global methods, 23 languages, 135+ currencies | Limited support for global giving |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing | Transparent, transaction-based | Tier-based complex pricing model |
| Suggested donation amounts | ||
| Suggested donation amounts | Real-time optimization | Only history-based |
| Recurring giving | ||
| Recurring giving | Upsells based on real-time donor behavior | Optimized only for donors with a giving history |
| Donation fee coverage | ||
| Donation fee coverage | AI-powered donor-level optimization | Static fee coverage configurations |
| Continuous optimization | ||
| Continuous optimization | 70+ revenue-focused A/B tests annually | Static donation experiences |
| Ease of use for teams | ||
| Ease of use for teams | No-code tools for fundraisers | Requires technical resources |
| Self-serve donor tools | ||
| Self-serve donor tools | Donor Portal for managing and upgrading donations | Limited donor self-service capabilities |
| Integrations | ||
| Integrations | Native CRM integrations and REST API included | Varies by product and tier |
| Contracts | ||
| Contracts | No lock-in contracts | Contract is required |
| Data ownership | ||
| Data ownership | Full access to donor and payment data | Varies by product and tier |
| Onboarding | ||
| Onboarding | Free white-glove onboarding | Paid onboarding services |
| Migration support | ||
| Migration support | Free end-to-end migration support | Paid migration services |
| Customer support | ||
| Customer support | 7-day support, dedicated CSM, 95% CSAT | Premium support costs extra |
Ready to try Fundraise Up?
Most organizations see measurable lift within their first 90 days. White-glove onboarding and migration are included at no extra cost.
See pricing
Why are nonprofits moving beyond Bonterra?
Raise more with better donor experiences
Fundraise Up: Focused on maximizing donations
Bonterra: Fundraising is one of many prioritiesExpand your reach globally
Fundraise Up: 23 languages, 135+ currenciesBonterra: Limited support for global givingPartner with a team invested in your success
Fundraise Up: 100% performance-based pricing, no surprisesBonterra: Pricing costs may increase over timeImprove giving without replacing CRM
Fundraise Up: Native EveryAction integration includedBonterra: Fundraising tied to CRM prioritiesWhat nonprofits say after switching from Bonterra
Fundraise Up supports our strategic goals. Because we can count on the Fundraise Up platform and team, we’ve been able to dream bigger, try new things, and innovate with new and different fundraising efforts to ensure we deliver the greatest impact for children. And we have the results to show for it.
:blur(24))
:quality(60))
Helene Vallone
Vice President, Direct Response
:blur(24))
:quality(60))
of all donors cover processing fees
donations saved by the Reminder Element
in additional revenue through Upsell
:blur(24))
:quality(60))
:blur(24))
:quality(60))
Ready to replace Bonterra?
See how Fundraise Up helps nonprofits migrate quickly, retain recurring donors, and improve fundraising performance from day one.
Keep the donors you've worked so hard to earn
:blur(24))
:quality(60))
Every day on an underperforming donation platform is revenue left on the table. The sooner you migrate, the sooner you can start raising more.
See the platform in action
:blur(24))
:quality(60))
Fundraising optimization on autopilot
Most fundraising platforms rely on teams to find opportunities for improvement. Fundraise Up continuously optimizes donor experiences automatically using AI trained on millions of donations.
3× higher donation conversion rates
30% larger average donations
80% average fee coverage rate
| Feature | Fundraise Up | Bonterra |
|---|---|---|
| AI personalization | ||
| AI personalization | Adapts automatically to donor behavior | Personalization depends on available donor history |
| Suggested donation amounts | ||
| Suggested donation amounts | Personalized in real time for each donor automatically | AI personalization limited to donors with existing giving history |
| Fee coverage | ||
| Fee coverage | Dynamic donor-level optimization designed to maximize revenue | Static fee coverage configurations |
| Recurring giving | ||
| Recurring giving | Behavioral optimization based on donor intent | Recurring gift upgrades based on giving history rather than real-time donor behavior |
| Continuous optimization | ||
| Continuous optimization | Experimentation and refinement with 70+ A/B tests per year | Static donation experiences |
:blur(24))
:quality(60))
Pricing built around your success
Fundraising platforms should help you raise more, not charge extra for the support and services you need to succeed. Every Fundraise Up customer gets access to the full platform and a dedicated expert team from day one.
Transparent transaction-based pricing
Free white-glove onboarding and migration
Dedicated Customer Success Manager
| Feature | Fundraise Up | Bonterra |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | ||
| Pricing model | Transparent transaction-based pricing; we grow when you grow | Tier-based complex pricing model |
| Onboarding | ||
| Onboarding | Free white-glove onboarding | Professional services commonly sold separately |
| Migration | ||
| Migration | End-to-end migration team support | Migration services generally offered as paid engagements |
| Integrations | ||
| Integrations | Native real-time integrations are included | Some integrations require additional fees |
| Customer success | ||
| Customer success | Dedicated Customer Success Manager included from day one | Premium support options may require additional fees |
Before Fundraise Up, our donation experience was a little bit clunky. It was all a one-page donation experience for the donor, and we did not offer all the payment methods that we were being asked for. We enjoy working with Fundraise Up in terms of the platform being easy to use.”
:blur(24))
:quality(60))
FAQ
Organizations typically choose Fundraise Up when they want to improve donor experiences, increase conversion rates, and raise more online without replacing their CRM or existing fundraising systems. Fundraise Up's continuous optimization, 70+ revenue-focused A/B tests a year, delivers 3× higher conversion rates than legacy fundraising tools.
Yes. Fundraise Up is a fundraising platform designed to help nonprofits increase online donation revenue through AI-powered optimization, modern donor experiences, and global giving capabilities.
Yes. Fundraise Up offers a native integration with Bonterra EveryAction, allowing organizations to improve their donation experience while continuing to use EveryAction as their system of record.
No. Fundraise Up is not a CRM and doesn't replace one. It integrates natively with Bonterra EveryAction and other systems you already use, so donor and payment data flows into the tools your team relies on.
Fundraise Up provides free white-glove migration support, onboarding, and implementation assistance. Our team helps manage the transition while minimizing disruption to fundraising operations.
Fundraise Up has extensive experience migrating recurring donor programs. Our team helps preserve recurring donor relationships and maintain continuity throughout the transition process.
Yes. Fundraise Up customers achieve an average donation conversion rate of 30%, compared to an industry average of 8%.
Bonterra offers a broad nonprofit platform with fundraising as one of many priorities. Fundraise Up focuses exclusively on optimizing online fundraising performance and donor experiences.
Yes. Fundraise Up uses AI trained on millions of donation transactions to optimize suggested donation amounts, recurring giving prompts, fee coverage, and other fundraising experiences.
Yes. Fundraise Up supports 23 languages, 135+ currencies, and 10+ global payment methods to help nonprofits deliver localized giving experiences worldwide.
Fundraise Up supports credit and debit cards, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, bank transfers, and other popular payment methods depending on region.
Yes. Fundraise Up includes a Donor Portal that allows supporters to update payment methods, manage recurring gifts, and access donation history without contacting staff.
Fundraise Up uses transparent transaction-based pricing. You pay nothing until you process a donation, with no contracts, no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no lock-in. Onboarding and migration are included at no extra cost.
The biggest differences are donor experience, fundraising optimization, AI capabilities, global giving support, and ease of implementation. Fundraise Up is designed specifically to maximize online fundraising performance while working alongside your existing CRM and systems.
Ready to see what's possible?
Talk to our team to see how Fundraise Up can help you improve donor experiences, increase conversion rates, and raise more online. White-glove onboarding and migration are included at no extra cost.