Altruism Ireland vs Givebutter
Irish donors and registered Irish charities that want zero-platform-fee giving with a strong emphasis on charity transparency and accountability.
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
Of every 100 donated, Altruism Ireland delivers 1.75 more per 100 to the recipient than Givebutter.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Altruism Ireland in EUR, Givebutter in USD.
What the data says.
Paying by Credit card, Altruism Ireland delivers about 1.75 more of every 100 donated than Givebutter (€98.55 vs $96.80 per 100).
Altruism Ireland stores donor data inside the EEA — a practical advantage for GDPR-sensitive campaigns — while Givebutter does not.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Altruism Ireland | Givebutter |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €98.55★ winner | $96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.2% + €0.25★ winner | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.1 (283)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | EU★ winner | US |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 1 | 10★ winner |
Winner by category.
€98.55 vs $96.80 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.1 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
Choose based on who you are.
Irish donors and registered Irish charities that want zero-platform-fee giving with a strong emphasis on charity transparency and accountability.
- ✓0% platform fee, so listed charities keep the full donation apart from payment-processing costs.
- ✓Operated by a registered Irish charity (CRA 20082475), aligning its incentives with the causes it lists.
- ✓Transparency focus helps donors assess how charities use their funds.
- ✓Education programmes offered to high-performing charities.
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
- ✓0% platform fee across campaign types when donor tips are enabled.
- ✓All-in-one toolset: donation pages, events, and donor management.
- ✓No limits or fees on payouts.
- ✓Broad payment support: cards, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, Cash App, donor-advised funds, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
A third option.
Dutch and other social-impact initiators running Global-Goals-aligned campaigns who value personal coaching and community-building over a high-volume, self-serve crowdfunding marketplace.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Altruism Ireland or Givebutter?
Of every 100 donated, Altruism Ireland delivers approximately €98.55 to the recipient and Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Altruism Ireland is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Altruism Ireland operates in 1 countries; Givebutter operates in 1.
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