Givebutter vs Steady
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers 9.70 more per 100 to the recipient than Steady.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Givebutter in USD, Steady in GBP.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givebutter | Steady |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $96.80★ winner | £87.10 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 10% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30★ winner | 2.9% + £0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (275)★ winner | 2.6 (4) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 32 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 5★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 10★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
$96.80 vs £87.10 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs 2.6 on Trustpilot.
32 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.
European creators, independent journalists, podcasters, and publishers who want recurring income from paying members rather than one-off donation campaigns.
- ✓Purpose-built recurring-membership tooling for creators, journalists, and publishers.
- ✓Free to register and create a project; fees apply only once you earn.
- ✓European data handling with multi-currency support (euro, pound, Swiss franc, US dollar).
- ✓Members can pay by card, PayPal, Apple Pay, and SEPA direct debit.
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 Steady?
Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and Steady delivers approximately £87.10. 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; Steady operates in 32.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.