Bloomerang vs Close
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and integrations.
Quick Verdict
Bloomerang offers more features (89 vs 11). Starting price: Bloomerang at $40/mo vs Close at Free. Bloomerang has 89 unique features while Close has 11 unique features, with 0 features in common.
| Bloomerang | Close | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM | CRM |
| Total Features | 89 | 11 |
| AI-Powered Features | 3 | 4 |
| Starting Price | $40/mo | Free |
| Pricing Tiers | 6 | 2 |
| Integrations | 3 | 3 |
| Shared Features | 0 | |
| Shared Integrations | 0 | |
| Data Quality | 90% | 66% |
Feature Comparison by Category
AI (1 vs 4)
| Feature | Bloomerang | Close |
|---|---|---|
| AI Email Rewrite Assistant | ||
| AI Enrich | ||
| AI Notetaker | ||
| AI Summaries | ||
| AI Writing Assistant |
Administration (1 vs 0)
| Feature | Bloomerang | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Users & Customizable Permissions |
Analytics & Reporting (10 vs 0)
| Feature | Bloomerang | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Custom & Pre-Built System Reports | ||
| Data & Reporting Tools | ||
| Data Visualizations & Dashboards | ||
| Donor Sentiment Tracking | ||
| Dynamic Segmentation | ||
| Filter-Based Reporting | ||
| Insights in Your Inbox | ||
| Predictive Giving Insights | ||
| Real-Time Performance Tracking | ||
| Simplified Trend Analysis |
Automation (8 vs 1)
| Feature | Bloomerang | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Abandoned Gift Reminders | ||
| Automated Supporter Journeys | ||
| Automation | ||
| Personalized Receipts & Thank-You Emails | ||
| Pre-Scheduled Outbound Texts | ||
| Re-Engagement & Recognition Emails | ||
| Reminder Messages for Pledged Gifts | ||
| Shift Notification & Reminders | ||
| Unlimited Automated Email & Task Outreach |
CRM (6 vs 0)
| Feature | Bloomerang | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Management | ||
| Grant Tracking | ||
| Major Gifts Management | ||
| Membership Management | ||
| Task Management | ||
| Tribute Tracking & Acknowledgements |
Collaboration (0 vs 1)
| Feature | Bloomerang | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Communication |
Core (0 vs 2)
| Feature | Bloomerang | Close |
|---|---|---|
| CRM | ||
| Forms |
Data Management (4 vs 0)
| Feature | Bloomerang | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic Data Management | ||
| Bi-Directional Volunteer & CRM Data Sync | ||
| Duplicate Matching & Management | ||
| Volunteer & Donor Data Sync |
Fundraising (23 vs 0)
| Feature | Bloomerang | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Auction Fundraising | ||
| Campaign Thermometers & Gamification Tools | ||
| Customizable Donation Forms | ||
| Dedicated Sponsor Page | ||
| Donor Accounts | ||
| Drag-and-Drop Event Registration Forms | ||
| Early Bird Pricing | ||
| Embeddable Donation Forms | ||
| Event Management | ||
| Flexible Guest Registration | ||
| Flexible Payment Options with Digital Wallets | ||
| Fund-a-Need Appeals | ||
| Live Activity Feed & Auction Item Widget | ||
| Matching Gift Options | ||
| Multi-Attendee Discounts & Promo Codes |
Integration (0 vs 1)
| Feature | Bloomerang | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations |
Integrations (2 vs 0)
| Feature | Bloomerang | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Google Calendar Schedule Sync | ||
| Google Events & Interactive Map Integrations |
Marketing & Engagement (7 vs 0)
| Feature | Bloomerang | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Giving Summaries | ||
| Built-In Email Builder | ||
| Built-In Email Campaign Tools | ||
| Customizable Letters & Mailings | ||
| Personalized Text Messages | ||
| Seamless Email Tracking | ||
| Social Media Sharing & Promotion |
Mobile (8 vs 0)
| Feature | Bloomerang | Close |
|---|---|---|
| In-App Broadcast & Direct Messaging | ||
| Instant Access to Donor Insights | ||
| Mobile App for Managers & Volunteers | ||
| Mobile Apps for Fundraisers & Donors | ||
| Mobile Fundraising | ||
| On-the-Go Task Management | ||
| Real-Time Schedule View | ||
| Volunteer Mobile Check-In/Check-Out |
Reporting (0 vs 1)
| Feature | Bloomerang | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Reporting |
Security (0 vs 1)
| Feature | Bloomerang | Close |
|---|---|---|
| Security |
Volunteer Management (19 vs 0)
| Feature | Bloomerang | Close |
|---|---|---|
| AI-Powered Scheduling | ||
| Built-In Background Checks | ||
| Communication & Messaging | ||
| Digital Waivers & E-Signatures | ||
| Email & SMS Communications | ||
| File Uploads | ||
| Group & One-to-One Messaging | ||
| Group Sign-Up Options | ||
| Hours & Attendance Tracking | ||
| One-Time & Recurring Shift Creation | ||
| Public & Private Leaderboards | ||
| Reusable Form Templates | ||
| Schedule Conflict Detection | ||
| Screening & Verification | ||
| Shift Waitlisting |
Unique Features
Only in Bloomerang (89)
Unlimited Users & Customizable Permissions
AI Writing Assistant
Custom & Pre-Built System Reports
Data & Reporting Tools
Data Visualizations & Dashboards
Donor Sentiment Tracking
Dynamic Segmentation
Filter-Based Reporting
Insights in Your Inbox
Predictive Giving Insights
Real-Time Performance Tracking
Simplified Trend Analysis
Abandoned Gift Reminders
Automated Supporter Journeys
Personalized Receipts & Thank-You Emails
Pre-Scheduled Outbound Texts
Re-Engagement & Recognition Emails
Reminder Messages for Pledged Gifts
Shift Notification & Reminders
Unlimited Automated Email & Task Outreach
+ 69 more unique features
Only in Close (11)
AI Email Rewrite Assistant
AI Enrich
AI Notetaker
AI Summaries
Automation
Communication
CRM
Forms
Integrations
Reporting
Security
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