Givebutter vs Givelify
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
US churches, places of worship, and faith-based nonprofits that want a polished mobile giving app and simple donation pages with donor analytics, rather than complex campaign tooling.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Givebutter in USD, Givelify in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givebutter | Givelify |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $96.80 | £96.80 |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.9% + £0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (275)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1★ winner | 0 |
| Payment methods supported | 10★ winner | 1 |
Winner by category.
Fees are level on a credit-card donation.
4.1 vs — 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.
US churches, places of worship, and faith-based nonprofits that want a polished mobile giving app and simple donation pages with donor analytics, rather than complex campaign tooling.
- ✓Highly rated, widely downloaded donor app that lowers friction for mobile and repeat giving.
- ✓Online donation pages, text-to-give, and QR giving alongside the app.
- ✓Donor management and analytics with a dedicated giving-success coach.
- ✓Accepts major card brands: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
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 Givelify?
Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and Givelify 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?
Givebutter operates in 1 countries; Givelify operates in 1.
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