EventSnap vs. GiveSmart: Powerful Events Without the Enterprise Price Tag

Why EventSnap

The clearest difference is cost. GiveSmart typically runs around $3,000 a year plus card processing fees, with the annual price scaling by the size of your database. EventSnap is $100 a year plus a 5% event fee on Lite, or $500 a year plus a 1% event fee on Pro. For a small or mid-budget nonprofit, that gap is the difference between paying for software and putting more of every dollar toward your mission.

Simplicity is the second difference. GiveSmart is a large, all-in-one fundraising system, and reviewers frequently mention a real setup and onboarding process, with some noting that training isn’t always included. EventSnap is built to be approachable: you can set up an event, build branded registration pages, add custom registration form fields for things like meal choices and shirt sizes, assign guests to tables or groups, and check people in on event day without a heavy implementation. Free training is included on every plan, and a private setup session comes with Pro. You get the core event tools, ready to use, without paying for a suite of features you may never touch.

EventSnap also connects natively with DonorSnap, so registration and attendee data flow into your CRM instead of being exported and re-entered by hand. And because EventSnap is a focused, independently run product, you get a stable platform and consistent support rather than a tool that’s been folded through several ownership changes.

Where GiveSmart fits

GiveSmart is a strong choice for a specific organization: a larger nonprofit with the budget for an enterprise contract, running major galas that need dedicated on-site staffing on event day. Reviewers consistently praise GiveSmart’s event-day support and its depth for big, complex fundraising events. If that’s your profile and the annual cost fits your budget, GiveSmart delivers in that arena.

Choose EventSnap if:

• You want a capable event platform at a low, predictable cost
• You run events where an enterprise contract in the thousands is hard to justify
• You want simple setup with free training, not a heavy onboarding process
• You need solid registration, ticketing, table assignments, and check-in without paying for a full fundraising suite
• You want a clean event experience and predictable pricing you control
• You want registration data that connects natively to your CRM

Choose GiveSmart if:

• You have the budget for an enterprise-level annual contract
• Dedicated on-site event-day staffing is a priority for your organization
• Your fundraising centers on big, complex events year after year