Givebutter vs GiveWheel
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
UK fundraisers, charities, companies, and event organisers who want to raise for one or several charities at once, with custom donation splits, Gift Aid, ticketed events, and prize draws.
Of every 100 donated, GiveWheel delivers 1.80 more per 100 to the recipient than Givebutter.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Givebutter in USD, GiveWheel in CAD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givebutter | GiveWheel |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $96.80 | C$98.60★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30 | 1.2% + C$0.20★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (275) | 4.7 (92)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | EU (Heroku) |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 10★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
C$98.60 vs $96.80 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs 4.7 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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.
UK fundraisers, charities, companies, and event organisers who want to raise for one or several charities at once, with custom donation splits, Gift Aid, ticketed events, and prize draws.
- ✓Lets fundraisers support an unlimited number of charities from one page, with a custom percentage split.
- ✓Gift Aid is handled via disbursement partner Charities Trust for eligible UK donations.
- ✓Broad feature set: ticketed events, prize draws and raffles, DonorMap, donor messaging, and a public API.
- ✓Accepts donations in GBP, AUD, USD, CAD, and EUR, settled in GBP.
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, Givebutter or GiveWheel?
Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and GiveWheel delivers approximately C$98.60. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Both platforms operate inside the EEA framework. Choose based on local payment-method coverage and language support.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Givebutter operates in 1 countries; GiveWheel operates in 1.
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