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Tools for the work.

Find something that fits the job, the budget and the people who will maintain it.

These are external tools for fundraising, research and the daily work of an organization. Free software can still require time, hosting and support. A free account can still have transaction fees.

Listings summarize provider documentation checked on October 25, 2026. They are starting points, not endorsements or tested recommendations. Charitology has not independently tested these products. Editorial source review is still pending.

Looking for donated software or a discount? See nonprofit benefits. For tools made here, see Charitology’s tools. For methods and donor follow-up, use the fundraising hub.

15 listings

Alphabetical, with no scores or paid placements.

Donor managementOpen source

CiviCRM

Manage relationships, contributions, memberships and events in an open-source constituent relationship manager.

Free software; budget separately for hosting, setup and support.

Possible use
Organizations that want control over their donor and member records.
How it runs
Self-hosted or paid hosting
Before choosing it
Someone must maintain the installation, backups and updates. Hosted CiviCRM services have their own prices.
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Provider sources (2)

Source checked Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial review pending

Review in Charity OS

Inspect this frozen listing, choose an organization, then preview a Resource copy. Eligibility and organization review stay unknown until your team records them.

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Captured 2026-10-27T19:33:03.315Z. This preserves the listing; it does not establish current availability.

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Entry SHA-256: 04682d6c188215d89297d74c33631375427af7e181810601bc0a6508045d3e8c

OperationsFree tier

CryptPad

Collaborative documents, sheets and other office tools with end-to-end encryption.

Free public-instance accounts and self-hosting are available; additional services are paid.

Possible use
Teams that want collaborative documents with encryption built into the service.
How it runs
Hosted service or self-hosted
Before choosing it
Storage and support depend on the chosen instance or plan. Understand recovery and sharing before relying on it for essential records.
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Provider sources (2)

Source checked Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial review pending

Review in Charity OS

Inspect this frozen listing, choose an organization, then preview a Resource copy. Eligibility and organization review stay unknown until your team records them.

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Captured 2026-10-27T19:33:03.315Z. This preserves the listing; it does not establish current availability.

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Entry SHA-256: 4f707839f4ed1833dfe1e5baef4306ae5897b471f36cb6c02a7a48936231efa9

ParticipationOpen source

Decidim

Run participation processes, proposals, meetings and collective decisions on an open-source platform.

Free software; deployment and facilitation require resources.

Possible use
Organizations inviting members or communities into decisions.
How it runs
Self-hosted or provider-hosted
Before choosing it
Someone must operate the platform and design a fair participation process. A public consultation also needs clear rules and a response to what people say.
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Provider sources (2)

Source checked Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial review pending

Review in Charity OS

Inspect this frozen listing, choose an organization, then preview a Resource copy. Eligibility and organization review stay unknown until your team records them.

Frozen directory source

Captured 2026-10-27T19:33:03.315Z. This preserves the listing; it does not establish current availability.

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Entry SHA-256: ddce1c240c9debd0325a4dffe9ae50d9ef63f33f08d3fac1c6ab2dbbce41d5e8

FundraisingPaid or usage fees

Donorbox

Donation forms, recurring giving, fundraising pages and donor management.

Platform and payment-processing fees apply; some features and plans add charges.

Possible use
Organizations that need embedded forms and recurring donations.
How it runs
Hosted service
Before choosing it
A free-to-start account does not make transactions free. Check the rate for each campaign type, processor, country and add-on.
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Provider sources (1)

Source checked Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial review pending

Review in Charity OS

Inspect this frozen listing, choose an organization, then preview a Resource copy. Eligibility and organization review stay unknown until your team records them.

Frozen directory source

Captured 2026-10-27T19:33:03.315Z. This preserves the listing; it does not establish current availability.

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Entry SHA-256: cfdbcc2abc535daf5e020eaa2129210d2cd74ff907cfbeaea80858ddbf325a37

FundraisingFree with conditions

Givebutter

Donation forms, fundraising pages, donor management and events in one hosted service.

Core fundraising is free when optional donor tips are enabled. Paid Plus features are separate.

Possible use
Teams that want donation pages and supporter records together.
How it runs
Hosted service
Before choosing it
The pricing page lists a platform fee and standard processing charges when tips are disabled. Confirm eligibility, payment availability and the donor checkout experience.
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Provider sources (1)

Source checked Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial review pending

Review in Charity OS

Inspect this frozen listing, choose an organization, then preview a Resource copy. Eligibility and organization review stay unknown until your team records them.

Frozen directory source

Captured 2026-10-27T19:33:03.315Z. This preserves the listing; it does not establish current availability.

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Entry SHA-256: e02627e4e61ff0b06952189578471eeffdf11a88709e66c4aae3a55c86e918bf

Data and researchFree tier

KoboToolbox

Collect and manage survey data for social impact work.

The Community Plan includes 5,000 submissions per month and 1 GB of file storage. Higher capacity is paid.

Possible use
Field teams collecting structured information.
How it runs
Hosted service or self-hosted
Before choosing it
The quota is an account limit. Choose the appropriate server and review consent, access controls and the data you actually need.
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Provider sources (2)

Source checked Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial review pending

Review in Charity OS

Inspect this frozen listing, choose an organization, then preview a Resource copy. Eligibility and organization review stay unknown until your team records them.

Frozen directory source

Captured 2026-10-27T19:33:03.315Z. This preserves the listing; it does not establish current availability.

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Entry SHA-256: d885ed7ca2a69c73d14769b381d7fdf8f8d95367626fdba46683e7b5b5be9a74

Data and researchOpen source

LimeSurvey

Create surveys, collect responses and export results.

Community Edition is free to self-host. Cloud has a limited free plan and paid plans.

Possible use
Organizations running surveys or community feedback projects.
How it runs
Self-hosted or managed cloud
Before choosing it
Cloud response and storage quotas depend on the plan. Self-hosting requires maintenance; good survey design and informed consent still matter.
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Provider sources (2)

Source checked Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial review pending

Review in Charity OS

Inspect this frozen listing, choose an organization, then preview a Resource copy. Eligibility and organization review stay unknown until your team records them.

Frozen directory source

Captured 2026-10-27T19:33:03.315Z. This preserves the listing; it does not establish current availability.

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Entry SHA-256: 03a8903453793ef961eda7fbe21066a03f33ca9fe8713b046c2cb26746f7c129

PublishingOpen source

Matomo

Website analytics with self-hosted and managed cloud options.

The on-premise core can be downloaded free; cloud hosting and premium features are paid.

Possible use
Teams that want to understand website use and choose where analytics are hosted.
How it runs
Self-hosted or paid hosting
Before choosing it
Tracking configuration, consent decisions, hosting and updates remain your responsibility. Paid plugins and support can add cost.
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Provider sources (1)

Source checked Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial review pending

Review in Charity OS

Inspect this frozen listing, choose an organization, then preview a Resource copy. Eligibility and organization review stay unknown until your team records them.

Frozen directory source

Captured 2026-10-27T19:33:03.315Z. This preserves the listing; it does not establish current availability.

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Entry SHA-256: 5ad9acbc8d84235d94b3b9961d49e569139472e29b0bf230b1432584c0b877ba

Data and researchOpen source

Metabase

Explore data and build shared dashboards with a query builder and SQL tools.

The open-source edition is free to self-host. Managed plans and additional features are paid.

Possible use
Organizations with an existing database and someone able to manage access.
How it runs
Self-hosted or paid hosting
Before choosing it
Hosting, database connections and permissions need maintenance. A dashboard does not establish that a program caused an outcome.
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Provider sources (1)

Source checked Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial review pending

Review in Charity OS

Inspect this frozen listing, choose an organization, then preview a Resource copy. Eligibility and organization review stay unknown until your team records them.

Frozen directory source

Captured 2026-10-27T19:33:03.315Z. This preserves the listing; it does not establish current availability.

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Entry SHA-256: 98036d4546f2333fe8f38ec1373fe02d3e28648ec51e868e7aa94dc6d7c64161

OperationsOpen source

Nextcloud Files

Share and synchronize files through a workspace you can host or obtain from a provider.

Self-hosted software; hosting and enterprise services have separate costs.

Possible use
Organizations that need shared files with control over their infrastructure.
How it runs
Self-hosted or provider-hosted
Before choosing it
You need a maintained installation or a hosting provider. Review sharing permissions, backups and recovery before storing sensitive records.
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Provider sources (1)

Source checked Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial review pending

Review in Charity OS

Inspect this frozen listing, choose an organization, then preview a Resource copy. Eligibility and organization review stay unknown until your team records them.

Frozen directory source

Captured 2026-10-27T19:33:03.315Z. This preserves the listing; it does not establish current availability.

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Entry SHA-256: 481793bdad1fa63fa8ffcd0e4c227df9757d1bb1cdd4bf01ac58a46b507ba2cc

Data and researchOpen source

ODK

Build forms with branching, multiple languages and offline data collection.

Open-source software; managed ODK Cloud is a paid service.

Possible use
Teams collecting data where connectivity is unreliable.
How it runs
Self-hosted or paid hosting
Before choosing it
Plan for devices, data collection training and a maintained server or cloud subscription. Cloud capacity and support depend on the plan.
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Provider sources (1)

Source checked Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial review pending

Review in Charity OS

Inspect this frozen listing, choose an organization, then preview a Resource copy. Eligibility and organization review stay unknown until your team records them.

Frozen directory source

Captured 2026-10-27T19:33:03.315Z. This preserves the listing; it does not establish current availability.

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Entry SHA-256: 97c71389e912500655a0374f25edd65b587e5220e5b53ecdfe351035ec467866

Data and researchFree software

OpenRefine

Clean inconsistent names, categories and formats in a dataset before analyzing it.

Free, open-source desktop software.

Possible use
Teams cleaning exports, survey results or public data.
How it runs
Runs on your computer
Before choosing it
External reconciliation services can receive data you choose to send. Keep a backup and inspect changes before re-importing records.
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Provider sources (1)

Source checked Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial review pending

Review in Charity OS

Inspect this frozen listing, choose an organization, then preview a Resource copy. Eligibility and organization review stay unknown until your team records them.

Frozen directory source

Captured 2026-10-27T19:33:03.315Z. This preserves the listing; it does not establish current availability.

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Entry SHA-256: b2af62aef5921f136b679c4938ee49b9b323d2a3ab2db9c4b1b238f21172c67d

Data and researchOpen source

Uwazi

Organize documents and structured records, connect them and publish or search a collection.

Free open-source software and a limited free managed plan; larger managed plans and services are paid.

Possible use
Teams maintaining an evidence library or documentation project.
How it runs
Self-hosted or managed service
Before choosing it
Hosting and support depend on the arrangement. Configure permissions and retention around the needs of people represented in the records.
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Provider sources (2)

Source checked Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial review pending

Review in Charity OS

Inspect this frozen listing, choose an organization, then preview a Resource copy. Eligibility and organization review stay unknown until your team records them.

Frozen directory source

Captured 2026-10-27T19:33:03.315Z. This preserves the listing; it does not establish current availability.

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Entry SHA-256: a2e5663d3d8d59be04191deaed0ab3dd2af81ad226104b771fa4fcd8801d0415

PublishingOpen source

WordPress

An open-source publishing system for a charity website, news and public resources.

Free software; hosting, domains and some plugins or themes are separate.

Possible use
Teams maintaining a public website and regularly publishing material.
How it runs
Self-hosted or provider-hosted
Before choosing it
Choose maintained plugins, keep software updated and assign responsibility for backups and accessibility. WordPress.org is the software project.
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Provider sources (1)

Source checked Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial review pending

Review in Charity OS

Inspect this frozen listing, choose an organization, then preview a Resource copy. Eligibility and organization review stay unknown until your team records them.

Frozen directory source

Captured 2026-10-27T19:33:03.315Z. This preserves the listing; it does not establish current availability.

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Entry SHA-256: 70bc0b29a35a8f8defdc344823cf2327dc2c5cef360fefd1c3e99b17d390a264

FundraisingFree with conditions

Zeffy

Hosted fundraising tools with a model funded by optional donor contributions to Zeffy.

The provider says it covers platform and transaction fees through optional donor contributions.

Possible use
Eligible nonprofits looking for fundraising without fees charged to the organization.
How it runs
Hosted service
Before choosing it
Eligibility and payment availability still apply. Review how the optional contribution appears to donors before choosing a service.
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Provider sources (1)

Source checked Oct 25, 2026 · Editorial review pending

Review in Charity OS

Inspect this frozen listing, choose an organization, then preview a Resource copy. Eligibility and organization review stay unknown until your team records them.

Frozen directory source

Captured 2026-10-27T19:33:03.315Z. This preserves the listing; it does not establish current availability.

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Entry SHA-256: d7cf6c710ac3a739722ada4226777bd9968e795fbbd464ef178ac57276955cff