Givebutter vs GlobalGiving
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
Donors and companies wanting to give to vetted grassroots nonprofits worldwide, and smaller international NGOs seeking a due-diligence stamp and access to US donors and corporate giving programs.
Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers 4.80 more per 100 to the recipient than GlobalGiving.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Givebutter in USD, GlobalGiving in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givebutter | GlobalGiving |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $96.80★ winner | £92.00 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30★ winner | 3% + £0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (275)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | — | US |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 10 | 11★ winner |
Winner by category.
$96.80 vs £92.00 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 0 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.
Donors and companies wanting to give to vetted grassroots nonprofits worldwide, and smaller international NGOs seeking a due-diligence stamp and access to US donors and corporate giving programs.
- ✓Rigorous due-diligence vetting of every nonprofit, a strong trust signal for donors.
- ✓Global reach connecting donors and companies with grassroots nonprofits worldwide.
- ✓Established track record since 2002 with more than a million donors.
- ✓Corporate-giving and disaster-relief programs beyond individual donations.
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 GlobalGiving?
Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and GlobalGiving delivers approximately £92.00. 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; GlobalGiving operates in 0.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.