Bloomerang Bundles by Product, Neon One Charges on Revenue. Zeffy Charges Neither.

Bloomerang and Neon One help you track donors and manage relationships, but both charge monthly fees that add up over time. Zeffy gives you donor management, online donations, event ticketing, and email tools — all with zero fees so you keep 100% of every donation for your mission.

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Neon One

Bloomerang VS Neon One

Bloomerang VS Neon One: What nonprofits should know before choosing.

Donor Management CRM Features

Easy Donor Database

Donation History & Notes per Donor

Donor Tags / Segments

Built-in Donation Tracking (No Integrations Needed)

Emailing to Donors (Receipts, Thank yous, Newsletters)

Smart Filters (Search by Donation, Campaign, Date...)

Export Donor Data Anytime

Offline Donations Tracking

Pre-filled donation forms

Pricing

1%.

Card fees plus platform cut

N/A.

No pricing information available

Processing fees

2.2% + $0.30.

per transaction for credit/debit cards (Visa/MC/Discover); 0.8% + $0.30 per transaction for ACH

not published.

Credit card per transaction; ACH/E-check: 1% + $1 per transaction; American Express: additional 1% upcharge per transaction

Platform fees

1%.

fundraising platform fee on all transactions processed through Bloomerang

$0.

No per-transaction platform fees charged by Neon CRM on donations

Monthly fees

$0.

No monthly fees

$99/month.

Starting price for Essentials plan; prices increase based on nonprofit revenue bands

Value for money

4.6.

4.3.

Features

4.6/5.

Strong donor management with straightforward setup. Integrates with your existing tools.

4.3/5.

Full-featured platform with a steeper learning curve. Requires more setup time and technical knowledge.

Donations

Bloomerang focuses on donor management and relationship tracking rather than donation processing. While they integrate with payment processors, they don't offer built-in donation forms or payment processing capabilities.

Neon One processes donations but charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. Their donor management focuses on CRM features rather than fundraising tools.

Ticketing

Bloomerang doesn't provide event ticketing functionality. Organizations need to use separate ticketing platforms and manually sync attendee data back to their donor database.

Neon One provides event ticketing with registration management, but charges processing fees on all ticket sales plus additional per-ticket fees.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Limited peer-to-peer fundraising support. While they can track relationships and referrals, Bloomerang lacks dedicated tools for supporters to create their own fundraising pages or campaigns.

Neon One offers peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns with social sharing tools, but charges their standard processing fees on all donations raised.

Auctions

No auction management features. Organizations running silent or live auctions need separate auction software and would manually import bidder and transaction data into Bloomerang afterward.

Neon One doesn't offer auction functionality. You'd need separate auction software and manual processes to track bidders and donations.

Raffles

No raffle management features available. Nonprofits would need to track raffle participants and sales through manual processes or third-party tools outside of Bloomerang.

Neon One doesn't include raffle functionality. You'd need separate raffle software and manual processes to track ticket sales and winners.

Online store

Bloomerang doesn't include e-commerce or online store capabilities. Organizations selling merchandise or products need separate platforms to handle transactions and inventory.

Neon One doesn't provide e-commerce functionality. You'd need to integrate third-party store solutions and manage inventory separately.

Memberships

Bloomerang offers basic membership tracking through donor records but lacks dedicated membership management features like automated renewals or member portals.

Neon One offers membership management with automated renewals, member portals, and tiered membership levels. However, it requires technical setup and comes with transaction fees that eat into your membership revenue.

Donor Management/CRM

Bloomerang excels at donor management with robust CRM features, donor analytics, and relationship tracking designed specifically for nonprofits.

Neon One provides donor management with contact tracking, giving history, and basic reporting. While functional, the interface can feel overwhelming for small nonprofit teams who need simple, quick access to donor information.

Emails & Newsletter

Bloomerang includes email marketing tools with templates and segmentation, but advanced automation features require higher-tier plans.

Neon One includes basic email marketing tools with donor segmentation and automated campaigns. The email builder works but lacks advanced design options and requires learning their specific system.

Payment Processing

Bloomerang integrates with third-party payment processors like Stripe and PayPal, but charges additional transaction fees on top of processor fees.

Bloomerang integrates with third-party payment processors like Stripe and PayPal, but charges additional transaction fees on top of processor fees.

Payment methods

CRM-focused platform with no payment processing

Credit cards and digital wallets, no tap-to-pay

Credit Card Payments

Not supported - Bloomerang focuses on donor management and CRM, not payment processing

Yes - Neon One accepts all major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover

Apple Pay & Google Pay

Not supported - Bloomerang focuses on donor management and CRM, not payment processing

Yes - Neon One supports Apple Pay and Google Pay for faster, secure mobile donations

ACH / Bank Transfers

Not supported - Bloomerang focuses on donor management and CRM, not payment processing

Yes - Neon One processes ACH/bank transfers for donations and recurring gifts

Tap to Pay App

Not supported - Bloomerang focuses on donor management and CRM, not payment processing

No - Neon One does not offer a dedicated tap-to-pay mobile app for in-person donations

Customer Support

4.6/5.

4.3/5.

Unlimited Support

Bloomerang offers tiered support based on plan level, not unlimited

Neon One offers tiered support based on plan level, not unlimited for all users

Phone Support / Office Hours

Bloomerang provides phone support during standard business hours

Neon One provides phone support during standard business hours

Webinars

Bloomerang offers regular training webinars and educational sessions for users

Neon One offers regular training webinars and educational sessions for users

Help Center

Bloomerang maintains a comprehensive help center with articles and guides

Neon One maintains a comprehensive help center with articles and guides

Bloomerang provides live chat support during business hours

Neon One provides live chat support during business hours for immediate assistance

Nonprofit-Focused Support Team

Built for nonprofits with phone, chat, and webinars — but support access depends on your plan level

Nonprofit-focused platform with phone, chat, and training — support tiers vary by subscription plan

Zeffy is 100% free, always.

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Why Zeffy over Bloomerang and Neon One?

Why choose Zeffy over Bloomerang and Neon One if you're a nonprofit

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Keep 100% of donations while Bloomerang and Neon One take their cut

Bloomerang charges 1% platform fees plus card processing, and Neon One adds monthly fees on top of 2.9% transaction costs. Zeffy charges zero fees, so every dollar donated goes directly to your mission.

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Get complete fundraising tools while donor management platforms leave gaps

Bloomerang and Neon One focus on donor tracking but lack auction, raffle, and store capabilities. Zeffy provides complete fundraising tools in one platform without needing separate software.

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Access unlimited support while CRM platforms limit help by plan tier

Bloomerang and Neon One offer tiered support based on your plan level. Zeffy provides unlimited phone, email, and chat support to every organization regardless of donation volume.

Frequently asked questions

Why choose Zeffy over Bloomerang or Neon One for donor management?

Zeffy offers 100% free donor management with no monthly fees or transaction costs. While Bloomerang charges 1% platform fees plus card processing, and Neon One requires monthly subscriptions plus 2.9% per donation, Zeffy lets you keep every dollar donated while providing complete CRM tools.

How does Zeffy's donor tracking compare to traditional donor management platforms?

Zeffy combines donor management with built-in fundraising tools at zero cost. Unlike Bloomerang or Neon One that focus mainly on tracking relationships, Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, and peer-to-peer campaigns without the hefty monthly fees or transaction charges.

Can Zeffy handle the same donor data that Bloomerang and Neon One manage?

Yes, Zeffy tracks donor history, giving patterns, and relationship data just like traditional CRM platforms. The difference? You get these features without paying monthly subscriptions or losing donation dollars to platform fees that can cost thousands annually.

How does Zeffy's pricing compare to Bloomerang and Neon One for donor management?

Zeffy is completely free for donor management - no monthly fees, no transaction costs, no platform cuts. Bloomerang charges card fees plus 1% platform cuts, while Neon One requires monthly subscriptions plus 2.9% on every donation. Your donor data stays yours without ongoing costs.

What donor management features does Zeffy offer that Bloomerang and Neon One charge extra for?

Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, and full CRM tracking at zero cost. Bloomerang and Neon One charge monthly fees for basic CRM, then add transaction fees for fundraising tools. Zeffy gives you everything in one platform without the price tag.

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