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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial 2 Seats Per Year
DonorSearch
Star Rating
(208)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(440)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 2 Seats Per Year
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that DonorSearch excels in its "Quality of Support," with a score of 9.6, indicating that users feel well-supported and valued, while iwave, with a score of 9.1, still offers good support but may not match the responsiveness of DonorSearch.
- Reviewers mention that iwave shines in "Ease of Setup," scoring 9.3 compared to DonorSearch's 8.8, suggesting that users find iwave easier to implement and get started with, which can be crucial for organizations looking to minimize downtime.
- G2 users highlight that DonorSearch has a strong "Meets Requirements" score of 9.0, indicating that it effectively fulfills user needs, while iwave, with a slightly lower score of 8.7, may not meet all user expectations as comprehensively.
- Users on G2 report that both products have the same star rating of 4.6, but DonorSearch has a smaller review base (113 reviews) compared to iwave's 437, which may suggest that iwave has a broader user experience to draw from.
- Reviewers mention that DonorSearch's "Product Direction" score of 8.7 reflects a solid commitment to future improvements, while iwave's higher score of 9.0 indicates a more positive outlook on its ongoing development and feature enhancements.
- Users say that while both products are well-rated overall, iwave's "Ease of Use" score of 9.0 suggests that it may be more intuitive for new users, potentially making it a better choice for organizations with less technical expertise.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
DonorSearch
No pricing availableiwave
Professional - $$
Free Trial
2 Seats Per Year
If you're a mid-size organization and with frequent screening needs, this is a good fit for you. You also have the option to include advanced features and integration APIs.
- Unlimited One-off Searches
- Batch Screening
- Profiles
Free Trial
DonorSearch
Free Trial is available
iwave
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
187
8.8
379
Ease of Use
8.8
191
9.0
382
Ease of Setup
9.0
118
9.3
114
Ease of Admin
9.2
72
9.3
108
Quality of Support
9.7
185
9.1
338
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
74
9.5
105
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
193
9.0
366
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
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Not enough data
9.4
6
Fundraising
Not enough data
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Marketing
Not enough data
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Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Donor Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Interoperability
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
DonorSearch and iwave are categorized as Donor Prospect Research
Unique Categories
DonorSearch has no unique categories
iwave is categorized as Donor Management and Fundraising
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
DonorSearch
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
iwave
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
39.4%
Higher Education
13.8%
Fund-Raising
13.3%
Hospital & Health Care
6.4%
Philanthropy
4.9%
Other
22.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
28.1%
Higher Education
27.6%
Fund-Raising
12.3%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Education Management
3.9%
Other
22.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
DonorSearch
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sara M. A.
Verified User in Higher Education
My organization compared all major wealth intelligence/screening vendors and DonorSearch rose significantly above the rest for us. DonorSearch is straightforward and easy to use, from the process of initial uploading and screening of records to viewing...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Alicia P.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
I have not found a downside yet. So far it is meeting our needs.
iwave
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Amanda S.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
iWave offers everything you need for prospect research in one place. It's easy to use and gets the information to you quickly. We use it frequently and the number of features that it allows users to have are great for prospect research. Customer support...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Saniya A.
Verified User in Education Management
Sometimes have to use an accompanying software to verify information such as property results
Sara M. A.
Verified User in Higher Education
My organization compared all major wealth intelligence/screening vendors and DonorSearch rose significantly above the rest for us. DonorSearch is straightforward and easy to use, from the process of initial uploading and screening of records to viewing...
Amanda S.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
iWave offers everything you need for prospect research in one place. It's easy to use and gets the information to you quickly. We use it frequently and the number of features that it allows users to have are great for prospect research. Customer support...
Alicia P.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
I have not found a downside yet. So far it is meeting our needs.
Saniya A.
Verified User in Education Management
Sometimes have to use an accompanying software to verify information such as property results
Alternatives
Discussions
Does DonorSearch integrate with my existing CRM?
1 Comment
Official Response from DonorSearch
Yes, we integrate with over 55 CRMs and 20 with direct access to our API. Some of those integrations include Salesforce, Bloomerang, and DonorPerfect. For a...Read more
DonorSearch has no more discussions with answers
Is there any work being done on the "RelSci" portion in regard to being able to upload a list of our trustees, etc to find relationships? Also, does iWave integrate with Raiser's Edge NXT?
2 Comments
AB
It has been nearly a year since I've used IWave but I think the short answer to your question is no -- you can't upload a list to RelSci - but I would check...Read more
I’ve never heard of iWave before. Who are you guys anyway?
1 Comment
CS
IWAVE is a resource for development researchers who identify and track potential philanthropic donors. I have used IWAVE on and off for 23 years. They are a...Read more
We don’t have the resources (small team, budget restrictions, not enough time, etc.) for a tool like this, so why bother?
1 Comment
BA
iWave works with nonprofits and nonprofit consultants exclusively, this is common feedback for us to hear and we take this into account in pricing and...Read more
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