Bloomerang is a capable donor CRM, but its price rises as your database grows and its reporting frustrates a lot of users. Steward is free, your whole list included, and it sends the thank-you before it slips.
| Steward · 501 Labs | Bloomerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free for nonprofits | ~$99–$125+/mo, scales with records |
| Price | Free, unlimited records | $99+/mo, scales with database |
| Automatic thank-yous | Yes, AI-written | Yes, content assistant |
| Retention dashboards | Yes | Yes, a genuine strength |
| Setup | Import in minutes | Guided onboarding |
| Part of a full ops suite | Yes, all four Blocks, free | Paid add-on modules |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of June 2026. We keep these honest. If something here is out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.
Yes. Steward is a free donor CRM with unlimited records and automatic, AI-written thank-yous. Bloomerang's price scales with your database; Steward's doesn't.
Yes. 501 Labs is itself a 501(c)(3), funded by donations and sponsorships, so Steward (and all four Blocks) are free for nonprofits, with no per-record or per-seat fees.
Yes. Start free, import your data, and run both side by side until you're comfortable. Steward is free, so there's nothing to lose by trying it.