Funraise vs Givebutter
Small and mid-size US nonprofits, especially those under about a million dollars in revenue, that want donation forms, recurring giving, peer-to-peer, events, and a donor CRM in one connected platform.
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 5.30 more per 100 to the recipient than Funraise.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Funraise in GBP, Givebutter in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Funraise | Givebutter |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £91.50 | $96.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 5% | 0%★ winner |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + £0.60 | 2.9% + $0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 4.1 (275)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 0 countries | 1 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 0 | 1★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 5 | 10★ winner |
Winner by category.
$96.80 vs £91.50 reaches the recipient.
— vs 4.1 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Small and mid-size US nonprofits, especially those under about a million dollars in revenue, that want donation forms, recurring giving, peer-to-peer, events, and a donor CRM in one connected platform.
- ✓All-in-one suite: donation forms, recurring giving, peer-to-peer, events, auctions, and donor CRM.
- ✓Unusually broad donor payment options: cards, ACH, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, DAFpay, stock, and crypto.
- ✓Built by nonprofit veterans, with workflows tuned to sector needs.
- ✓Optional donor cost-coverage so organizations keep more of each donation.
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, Funraise or Givebutter?
Of every 100 donated, Funraise delivers approximately £91.50 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?
Funraise operates in 0 countries; Givebutter operates in 1.
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