NationBuilder vs. Salsa Engage

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
NationBuilder
Score 7.3 out of 10
N/A
NationBuilder is a content management software offering from NationBuilder.
$35
per month
Salsa Engage
Score 6.7 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Online fundraising platformN/A
Pricing
NationBuilderSalsa Engage
Editions & Modules
Starter
$35.00
per month
Pro
$159.00
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
NationBuilderSalsa Engage
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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Best Alternatives
NationBuilderSalsa Engage
Small Businesses
Salsa Engage
Salsa Engage
Score 6.7 out of 10
OneCause
OneCause
Score 9.2 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Bonterra Development + Digital
Bonterra Development + Digital
Score 6.8 out of 10
OneCause
OneCause
Score 9.2 out of 10
Enterprises

No answers on this topic

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Blackbaud CRM
Score 7.5 out of 10
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User Ratings
NationBuilderSalsa Engage
Likelihood to Recommend
6.8
(5 ratings)
7.0
(5 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
NationBuilderSalsa Engage
Likelihood to Recommend
NationBuilder
If you are managing a nonprofit agency, advocacy group, or political campaign, NationBuilder is likely the best tool available for the job. It has everything you need in one package, excellent support from NationBuilder reps, and plenty of reputable case studies that show its effectiveness. There is also a robust network of capable partners that build custom solutions and provide consulting.
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Bonterra
For smaller organizations who don't have extensive data needs (i.e. not many audiences to segment) and who don't need robust reporting, this works great.
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Pros
NationBuilder
  • Great platform for managing website, social media, and donations in a single dashboard.
  • Some particularly helpful features includes turf maps for walking door to door.
  • I really appreciate the included voter files.
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Bonterra
  • Integration with SalesForce
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Technical support
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Cons
NationBuilder
  • NationBuilder lacks the ability to create a message board.
  • NationBuilder needs to add threaded comments so you can respond to people who comment on your page.
  • NationBuilder needs to make it easier to offer tiered memberships.
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Bonterra
  • Translation from salsa engage into our CRM system
  • Could use more modern email templates
  • More restrictions regarding image upload. Currently, you can upload any size and insert it. The email will not send correctly but you do not receive an error message.
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Usability
NationBuilder
No answers on this topic
Bonterra
Easy to use interface, far superior to classic. You did this right.
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Support Rating
NationBuilder
No answers on this topic
Bonterra
Support response has been swift and knowledgable, though not always the answer I've wanted. One huge design flaw is if I add a new Salesforce field to sync, Salsa Engage will not sync it unless it has changed since the last sync, requiring me to fake an update for an entire database or re-sync the whole enchilada. Better to recognize it's a new Salesforce field and perform the sync en masse.
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Alternatives Considered
NationBuilder
I'm not sure. I was not involved at this stage of the decision-making process
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Bonterra
EveryAction is a lot cheaper, but Salsa has more featured with targeting certain elected officials/better text messaging strategies
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Return on Investment
NationBuilder
  • The NationBuilder ecosystem is a well-connected, supportive bunch and it has been great to be a part of that
  • Most inquiring clients are already aware of NationBuilder's benefits and know what they want to accomplish. This saves time during the on-boarding process
  • NationBuilder's sales team is undereducated about the platform and I have received feedback from clients that they are sharks/difficult to work with. This is a big problem and I have lost business from it
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Bonterra
  • Our event participants are always maxed out and Engage allows them an easy way to sign up and participate.
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ScreenShots

Salsa Engage Screenshots

Screenshot of Automated Triggered Welcome SeriesScreenshot of Mobile Friendly DIY Donation FormsScreenshot of Built in SegmentsScreenshot of Social PublishingScreenshot of Customizable FormScreenshot of Dashboard Analytics