Qgiv vs Virtuous
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026) and The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026). Last verified July 22, 2026.
The short answer
Virtuous ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #9) for Nonprofit development and operations teams choosing a platform to collect donations, manage donors, and run fundraising campaigns / Development teams tracking donations. Excellent for automating personalized donor journeys based on real-time data signals.
At a glance
| Qgiv | Virtuous | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #9 / The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026) | #4 / The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.9 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Events, auctions, and text-to-give | Best for personalized fundraising |
| Pricing | $$ (free tier, then tiered monthly) | $$$ ($400 to $1,500+/mo) |
| HQ | Lakeland, USA | Phoenix, USA |
| Founded | 2007 | 2014 |
Qgiv
Best event and auction tooling at a fair fee.
www.qgiv.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026)
Virtuous
Excellent for automating personalized donor journeys based on real-time data signals.
www.virtuous.orgSee full entry in The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.