DonorPerfect is a deep, long-established fundraising CRM. If you need its full ops depth, it earns its price. But if what you really need is to remember every donor and get the thank-you out on time, Steward does that, free, and writes the thank-you for you.
| Steward · 501 Labs | DonorPerfect | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free for nonprofits | ~$99+/mo, scales with records |
| Donor records | Free, unlimited | Paid, scales with records |
| Automatic thank-yous | Yes, AI-written | Templates |
| Fundraising-ops depth | Essentials, done well | Extensive, a strength |
| Setup | Import in minutes | Guided onboarding |
| Part of a full ops suite | Yes, all four Blocks, free | 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 If something here is out of date, tell us and we'll fix it.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 that remembers every gift and sends the thank-you for you. DonorPerfect is deeper on fundraising operations; Steward covers the essentials, free.
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.