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    Neon CRM

    Score5.8 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Neon CRM is a nonprofit relationship management platform for small and midsize nonprofits, used to make and maintain the personal connections that drive sustainable growth. By centralizing a nonprofit’s data and tools, Neon CRM helps teams save on manual work, deepen relationships with their supporters, and grow their impact. Key Features: Donor Management: Neon CRM provides a 360-degree view of supporters, automatically capturing every…

    $99

    per month

    Splash

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/ASplash is an event marketing solution that helps to get event programs in front of the right people by helping users create engaging, branded experiences and optimize conversions at each stage of the event lifecycle. The solution empowers teams to execute events that bring in more leads, shorten the sales cycle, drive new business, and strengthen customer relationships. Splash is an event marketing platform that helps teams do all of this by building and hosting…

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    Neon CRMSplash
    Editions & Modules
    Neon CRM
    $99
    per month
    Free: For Personal Use and Occasional Small Business Events
    $0.00
    Pro: For More Design and Access Control
    Contact Sales
    per year
    Enterprise: For Solutions and Workflows at Scale
    Contact Sales
    per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Neon CRMSplash
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup Fee$349 one-time feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Neon CRMSplash
    Considered Both Products
    Neon One LLC
    No answer on this topic
    Cvent
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    60%
    Would buy again
    3 Answers
    64%
    Would buy again
    9 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    80%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    60%
    Happy with the feature set
    3 Answers
    64%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    82%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    9 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    90%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    Features
    Neon CRMSplash
    Communications and Marketing
    Comparison of Communications and Marketing features of Neon CRM and Splash Event Marketing Platform
    Feature
    Neon CRM
    1.2
    2 Ratings
    139% below category average
    Splash Event Marketing Platform
    -
    Ratings
    Constituent engagement and marketing1.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social listening1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Digital advocacy enablement1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting and Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting and Analytics features of Neon CRM and Splash Event Marketing Platform
    Feature
    Neon CRM
    1.8
    2 Ratings
    110% below category average
    Splash Event Marketing Platform
    -
    Ratings
    Reporting and data visualization1.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Wealth screening2.62 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fundraising and Events
    Comparison of Fundraising and Events features of Neon CRM and Splash Event Marketing Platform
    Feature
    Neon CRM
    1.4
    2 Ratings
    120% below category average
    Splash Event Marketing Platform
    -
    Ratings
    Online donation options3.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event registration and ticketing1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Text and phone donations1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Volunteer shift management1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile event check-in1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security and Platform
    Comparison of Security and Platform features of Neon CRM and Splash Event Marketing Platform
    Feature
    Neon CRM
    1.5
    2 Ratings
    125% below category average
    Splash Event Marketing Platform
    -
    Ratings
    Role-based user permissions2.62 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile access1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations1.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile Capabilities
    Comparison of Mobile Capabilities features of Neon CRM and Splash Event Marketing Platform
    Feature
    Neon CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Splash Event Marketing Platform
    4.9
    5 Ratings
    55% below category average
    Responsive Design for Web Access00 Ratings5.35 Ratings
    Mobile Application00 Ratings4.55 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Neon CRM and Splash Event Marketing Platform
    Feature
    Neon CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Splash Event Marketing Platform
    7.0
    5 Ratings
    18% below category average
    Calendar integration00 Ratings7.64 Ratings
    Integrates with social media00 Ratings7.13 Ratings
    Record meetings / events00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Slideshows00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Event registration00 Ratings6.55 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Neon CRM and Splash Event Marketing Platform
    Feature
    Neon CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Splash Event Marketing Platform
    6.7
    4 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Live chat00 Ratings6.34 Ratings
    Audience polling00 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Q&A00 Ratings6.92 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Neon CRM and Splash Event Marketing Platform
    Feature
    Neon CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Splash Event Marketing Platform
    5.2
    5 Ratings
    49% below category average
    User authentication00 Ratings4.34 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings5.35 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list00 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    Online Events Marketing
    Comparison of Online Events Marketing features of Neon CRM and Splash Event Marketing Platform
    Feature
    Neon CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Splash Event Marketing Platform
    6.6
    6 Ratings
    25% below category average
    Branding options00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Integration to Marketing Automation00 Ratings6.04 Ratings
    Attendee list export00 Ratings6.86 Ratings
    Virtual Event
    Comparison of Virtual Event features of Neon CRM and Splash Event Marketing Platform
    Feature
    Neon CRM
    -
    Ratings
    Splash Event Marketing Platform
    6.1
    6 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Registration, RSVP, and ticketing00 Ratings7.36 Ratings
    Email marketing00 Ratings7.36 Ratings
    Livestreaming00 Ratings5.32 Ratings
    Audience engagement00 Ratings7.23 Ratings
    Event recording00 Ratings6.73 Ratings
    Networking00 Ratings3.93 Ratings
    Event analytics00 Ratings4.96 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Neon CRMSplash
    Small Businesses
    Agentforce 360 for Nonprofits
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Whova
    Score9.6 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    DonorPerfect
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Cvent Event Management
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Ellucian CRM Advance
    Score5 out of 10
    Webex Events (formerly Socio)
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Neon CRMSplash
    Likelihood to Recommend
    1.0
    (12 ratings)
    6.1
    (54 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.5
    (6 ratings)
    Support Rating
    1.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    4.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Neon CRMSplash
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Neon One LLC
    If you are looking for a quick and easy database option, which integrates breezily with email clients like MailChimp and Constant Contact, and has built-in credit/debit card processing capabilities, NeonCRM is a very good option. An affordable alternative to Salesforce or Raiser's Edge, it does lack some of their "bells and whistles" but gets the job done. On the one hand, Neon features a shallow learning curve and solid user interface, and is web based and mobile friendly. On the other hand, Neon might not be totally appropriate for large or national level organizations because some of the reporting seems less "robust" than pricier alternatives...
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    Cvent
    When we first started using Splash Event Marketing Platform, the platform showed great promise and worked well for our team’s needs. However, over the past year, we’ve encountered issue after issue—many of which are described by support as problems “no one else has ever experienced.” Unfortunately, this has happened frequently, making it difficult to trust the platform for consistent execution.
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    Pros
    Neon One LLC
    • NeonCRM allows you to build events, take registrations, and customize those events. Customizations include different ticketing options, add-ons, promotions, etc.
    • NeonCRM does a good job helping you track donors' activities/engagements.
    • It also provides a variety of reporting mechanisms - from dashboard snapshots to graphical reports - that allow you to review programs at a glance or in-depth.
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    Cvent
    • Templates - Splash allowed Hubspot to create page templates for all of our Hubspot User Group Meet Up registration pages. So while we're just one city that hosts meet-ups, utilizing these templates helps ensure that every city's pages look the same and are able to be navigated in the same way.
    • Check In - Their app is really nice for check-in on the day of the event. I can have any co-worker log into the app on their phone and they're ready to help me manage the event. The app definitely makes our check-in process more simplified.
    • Managing RSVPs - The ability to cut off registration and start a wait list is critical for our events. We get a handful of cancellations in the week before the event (as I'm sure every other event marketer does) and we can start moving our way down the waitlist to fill our events up!
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    Cons
    Neon One LLC
    • Learning the ropes is largely accomplished by reading manuals and watching videos. I don't learn that way. I'd much prefer to be shown. I guess I'm old school.
    • They can be stingy with the customer support. We bought the big package and I still wind up going back to my salesperson to help me cut through any red tape to get what I need.
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    Cvent
    • When designing a landing page for an event, the functionality of the layout page is quite finicky. I would love to see the ability to add features to certain text boxes become more fluid.
    • The formatting across the layout page is not always consistent, specifically text sizing.
    • I had an issue with an account, and the support team took an extremely long time (2+ months) to produce a remedy for the issue I was experiencing.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Neon One LLC
    Neon CRM was difficult and frustrating to use without IT experience, and way to costly for the a small to mid-sized nonprofit. We believe that we lost donors due to the inaccurate report system in Neon CRM
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    Cvent
    Because easy to interface and easy to manage Splash platform and individual event platform and easy to integrate with third party software such as Adobe Marketo and others softwares. Easy to maintain status and easy to relate with Salesforce campaign through Marketo . Useful in lead capturing and generation and so on we can enable business through splash.
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    Usability
    Neon One LLC
    The Neon CRM system is confusing (we had to watch video tutorials and html code to understand many of the features, many of which we did not need). Around 2022, Neon started to go downhill. Bells and whistles were added that were of no benefit (to our nonprofit) and the system became even harder to use
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    Cvent
    The platform works, and it is a good system. I think there is always room for improvement. and I would like to see them up their client resolutions when it comes to problems with using the system. and see them take a more aggressive approach to addressing the clients changing needs
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    Support Rating
    Neon One LLC
    As stated before, they push you to read the manual or watch the video when what I want is a human being to walk/talk me through it. Like I said, maybe I am old school but that's how I learn. It's been a challenge.
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    Cvent
    We love working with our account manager and priority support to answer questions efficiently and speedily. Our account manager works with us on larger and bigger picture initiatives for our instance, where the priority support is always there when you're stuck with a feature or setup, it's been great to share this resource with our global network of hosts internal and external to the company.
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    Implementation Rating
    Neon One LLC
    We had to hire someone to implement our donors into Neon CRM
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    Cvent
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Neon One LLC
    It works. It's easy to customize for nonprofit and industry-specific categories. It does what it does well, and integrates with platforms that specialize in those areas rather than trying to be everything to all users.
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    Cvent
    Despite not being a very old company, Splash does not feel like a buggy-startup in Beta. I've used other platforms like Eventbrite that don't have the functionality Splash does, and other comparable companies to Splash that are painful to use on the backend. I would also say that the Splash team and culture is a plus. They offer a lot of training tutorials and every call is always a fun one with their team.
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    Return on Investment
    Neon One LLC
    • Positive: Neon allows us to track, analyze, and optimize our fundraising efforts and outcomes. It is critical to our success.
    • Positive: Neon works easily with our website, making donations easy for the donor.
    • Positive: Neon is affordable in comparison with similar products.
    • Negative: Neon is not well known (yet) so each new employees will probably need to learn it from scratch.
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    Cvent
    • It helps me manage a number of events that I would not otherwise be able to make invitations for, manage rsvps, and do check ins. We used a more expensive product previously but it had fewer features so this is definitely an upgrade.
    • Using Splash saves me time from needing to follow up with guests. I also love the "send later" feature for email.
    • The support staff make this product super valuable as I am able to accomplish more with their help.
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    ScreenShots

    Neon CRM Screenshots

    Screenshot of Email Builder: Elevates appeals, newsletters, and other communications with mobile-responsive emails, multi-column layouts, text block editor and full email preview while building.Screenshot of Fundraising Dashboard: Aggregates fundraising data in one place to analyze various campaigns, performance, progress, and comparisons to other years and campaigns.Screenshot of Workflow Automation: Automated workflows that take care of redundant administrative tasks, with workflows to define triggers, audience, and the action to be performed.Screenshot of Reporting: Comprehensive reporting features to pull a variety of reports. By selecting the data source of interest and the fields needed, Neon CRM provides reports to analyze and share with key stakeholders.Screenshot of Donation Form Themes: Drag and drop themes for donation pages matched to the brand with customization.Screenshot of Volunteer Management: To understand the ways that people want to give support, and to track and manage volunteer sign-ups, projects, and time.

    Splash Screenshots

    Screenshot of customized and on-brand event programs - from the first invitation to post-event follow-up.Screenshot of an example of a personalized email campaign built from on-brand templates. These can be scheduled to be sent to targeted lists.Screenshot of actionable segments created from a guest list, with advanced tag management and list building. This displays every response, status change, and answers to registration questions as they happen.Screenshot of the available integrations for event programs, with Salesforce, Slack, Marketo, Hubspot, Eloqua, Greenhouse, Zapier,  and Zoom.Screenshot of the real-time data and analytics that provide the insights to prove success and build better programs.Screenshot of Splash's Host app, which is used to run the door. Fast search and one-click check-in keeps the traffic flowing, which frees up users to capture info from walk-ins all while syncing the list across devices and to a connected CRM in real-time.