Enthuse vs Givebutter
UK and Irish registered charities that want fully branded donation pages, peer-to-peer fundraising, and event registration consolidated on one platform under their own identity.
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 1.80 more per 100 to the recipient than Enthuse.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Enthuse in EUR, Givebutter in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Enthuse | Givebutter |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €95.00 | $96.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 5% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + €0.00 | 2.9% + $0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.6 (396)★ winner | 4.1 (275) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | UK/EEA | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 1 | 10★ winner |
Winner by category.
$96.80 vs €95.00 reaches the recipient.
4.6 vs 4.1 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
UK and Irish registered charities that want fully branded donation pages, peer-to-peer fundraising, and event registration consolidated on one platform under their own identity.
- ✓White-label donation, fundraising, and event-registration pages presented under the charity's own brand.
- ✓Combines online donations, peer-to-peer fundraising, and event ticketing in a single platform.
- ✓Registered with the UK Financial Conduct Authority as a Small Payment Institution (firm reference 797344).
- ✓Payments processed through established providers Stripe, GoCardless, and PayPal.
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, Enthuse or Givebutter?
Of every 100 donated, Enthuse delivers approximately €95.00 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?
Enthuse operates in 1 countries; Givebutter operates in 1.
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