Sevastack vs CiviCRM
CiviCRM is a free, open-source CRM for nonprofits. Sevastack is a hosted platform built for Indian compliance. Here is how they differ, based on publicly available information.
Sevastack or CiviCRM — which should an Indian NGO choose?
CiviCRM details are from their public pricing and feature pages as of 11 Nov 2026.
CiviCRM is open-source: the software is free, you or a partner host and maintain it, and Indian-specific features such as 80G receipts and Form 10BD need extensions or custom development. That suits an NGO with technical staff, or a budget for a developer, that wants full control of the code. Sevastack is closed-source hosted software: no servers to run, Indian statutory features built in, and a free plan. If control and self-hosting matter most, CiviCRM is the honest answer. If your team wants to use the software, not run it, Sevastack is shorter.
Choose Sevastack if
- You have no technical staff to host and maintain software
- You need 80G, Form 10BD, FCRA and Indian statements built in
- You want fund accounting and a CA portal included
- You want support and updates handled for you
CiviCRM may be the better choice if
- You want open-source code you can host and modify
- You have a developer or partner to maintain it
- You need custom workflows that a hosted product will not offer
Sevastack vs CiviCRM — feature comparison
Model
Sevastack
Hosted SaaS, closed sourceCiviCRM (as of 11 Nov 2026)
Open source, self-hosted or partner-hostedSoftware cost
Sevastack
Free plan; paid plans for moreCiviCRM (as of 11 Nov 2026)
Free software; hosting and support costs applyAuto 80G receipts
Sevastack
YesCiviCRM (as of 11 Nov 2026)
Needs extension or custom workForm 10BD / 10BE automation
Sevastack
YesCiviCRM (as of 11 Nov 2026)
Needs extension or custom workFCRA fund tracking
Sevastack
YesCiviCRM (as of 11 Nov 2026)
Needs extension or custom workNGO accounting (R&P, I&E, Balance Sheet)
Sevastack
YesCiviCRM (as of 11 Nov 2026)
Not part of core; separate toolMaintenance and updates
Sevastack
Handled by SevastackCiviCRM (as of 11 Nov 2026)
Your team or a partner
CiviCRM details are based on their public pricing and feature pages as of 11 Nov 2026, and may have changed since. Please check with CiviCRM before deciding. Sevastack details reflect the current product. Free to start; financial statements and the CA portal are on the Starter plan. Online payment gateways are on the Starter plan.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sevastack a good CiviCRM alternative for Indian NGOs?
Yes, if you want hosted software with Indian compliance built in. CiviCRM is the better choice if you need open-source code and can maintain it.
Does CiviCRM support 80G receipts?
Not in core, per its public documentation. Indian NGOs usually add an extension or custom development. Check current options with the CiviCRM community.
Is Sevastack open source?
No. Sevastack is closed-source hosted software, with no self-hosted build.
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