Head to head · NGO, society & cooperative software
Milaap vs BackerKit
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Milaap rates highest.
| Compare | Milaap | BackerKit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | NGO, society & cooperative software | Fundraising tools |
| Vendor | Milaap | BackerKit |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka | , United States |
| Made in India | Yes | No |
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2010 | 2012 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.8 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
Milaap: pros & cons
- +Completely free to use
- +Built in India with GST-ready workflows and local support hours
- +16 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
- −Feature depth for your specific workflow should still be verified in a demo
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
BackerKit: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +14 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −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, Milaap or BackerKit?+
Milaap scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.8/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is Milaap cheaper than BackerKit?+
Milaap starts at Free and BackerKit at On request. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Milaap to BackerKit?+
Most ngo, society & cooperative software products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.