Prospect research & wealth screening · head to head
DonorSearch vs WealthEngine
DonorSearch and WealthEngine are both prospect research & wealth screening tools. DonorSearch fits shops that weight proven giving history and want screening inside their crm; WealthEngine fits wealth-indicator modeling and fast capacity estimates across large lists. The table below lines up price, free tier, and fit so you can see which one matches your shop.
| DonorSearch | WealthEngine | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Quoted per organization (reported ~$4,000-$6,000/yr entry) | Quoted per organization (reported from ~$5,000/yr) |
| Pricing model | Annual subscription; per-record screening options available | Annual subscription by seats, plus implementation |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Best for | Shops that weight proven giving history and want screening inside their CRM | Wealth-indicator modeling and fast capacity estimates across large lists |
| Last verified | Jul 2026 | Jul 2026 |
DonorSearch
Strengths: Leads with demonstrated philanthropy, not just wealth markers; Often described as the most readable, usable screener in the category; Integrations push scores directly into major donor CRMs.
Watch for: No public pricing; plans are quoted per organization; Giving history predicts better than wealth alone, but nothing guarantees a gift; Full value requires a CRM it integrates with.
WealthEngine
Strengths: Strong wealth-indicator modeling and fast capacity estimates; Built for large-list screening and broad segmentation; Prebuilt profiles speed up individual look-ups.
Watch for: No public pricing; reported figures start around $5,000/yr plus implementation; Weighted toward wealth signals; pair with giving-history data before acting; Trails Kindsight and DonorSearch in review-site satisfaction.