GINGER vs Givebutter
Italian creators, associations, and local businesses running reward-based or donation campaigns who value a platform with a strong project-success rate and roots in the Emilia-Romagna region.
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, GINGER delivers 1.05 more per 100 to the recipient than Givebutter.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: GINGER in EUR, Givebutter in USD.
What the data says.
Paying by Credit card, GINGER delivers about 1.05 more of every 100 donated than Givebutter (€97.85 vs $96.80 per 100).
GINGER stores donor data inside the EEA — a practical advantage for GDPR-sensitive campaigns — while Givebutter does not.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | GINGER | Givebutter |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €97.85★ winner | $96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.8% + €0.35★ 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 | 4 | 10★ winner |
Winner by category.
€97.85 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.
Italian creators, associations, and local businesses running reward-based or donation campaigns who value a platform with a strong project-success rate and roots in the Emilia-Romagna region.
- ✓One of the highest project-success rates among Italian crowdfunding platforms
- ✓Mixed model supporting both reward-based campaigns and donation fundraising
- ✓Open to individuals, associations, businesses, and public administrations
- ✓Does not retain a platform percentage of funds raised (payment-processing commissions apply)
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, GINGER or Givebutter?
Of every 100 donated, GINGER delivers approximately €97.85 to the recipient and Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
GINGER is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
GINGER operates in 1 countries; Givebutter operates in 1.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.