Head to head · NGO, society & cooperative software
Donorbox vs Carta
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Donorbox rates highest.
| Compare | Donorbox | Carta |
|---|---|---|
| Category | NGO, society & cooperative software | Fundraising tools |
| Vendor | Donorbox | Carta, Inc. |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, United States | San Francisco, United States |
| Made in India | No | No |
| Starting price | Free plan | On request |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2014 | — |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
Donorbox: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +12 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Donor CRM and 80G receipts
- Grant and project tracking
- Member billing and collections
- Visitor and gate management
- Accounting for societies and trusts
- Online payments and reminders
Carta: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +One of the top-ranked fundraising tools options in our catalogue
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Cap table and equity management
- Investor CRM and update reporting
- Secure data rooms
- Donation pages and recurring giving
- Receipts, 80G and donor tax documents
- Payment collection including UPI
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Donorbox or Carta?+
Donorbox scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.5/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Donorbox cheaper than Carta?+
Donorbox starts at Free plan and Carta at On request. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Donorbox to Carta?+
Most ngo, society & cooperative software products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.