Chuffed vs Givebutter
Nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-cause organisers in 29 supported countries who want a 100%-free, tip-funded platform and are willing to complete identity verification before launching.
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, Givebutter delivers 4.60 more per 100 to the recipient than Chuffed.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Chuffed in GBP, Givebutter in USD.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of £100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 7.8% + £0.00 | £92.20 | 4.9% platform (VAT-inclusive ~5.9%) + ~2.9% card; EU campaigners absorb both. |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Chuffed | Givebutter |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £92.20 | $96.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 4.9% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + £0.00 | 2.9% + $0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.8 (665)★ winner | 4.1 (275) |
| Country coverage | 29 countries★ winner | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 4★ winner | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 5 | 10★ winner |
Winner by category.
$96.80 vs £92.20 reaches the recipient.
4.8 vs 4.1 on Trustpilot.
29 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-cause organisers in 29 supported countries who want a 100%-free, tip-funded platform and are willing to complete identity verification before launching.
- ✓Free to launch — no signup or monthly fees.
- ✓Optional donor-tip model can make campaigns effectively free to run.
- ✓Three flexible fee structures (keep-100%, shared, and flat-fee) to suit different campaigns.
- ✓Mission-aligned: operates as a Social Benefit Company weighing social and community impact.
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, Chuffed or Givebutter?
Of every 100 donated, Chuffed delivers approximately £92.20 to the recipient and Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80. 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?
Chuffed operates in 29 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.