# Givebutter

> US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.

A US nonprofit fundraising platform with a 0% platform fee when donor tips are enabled (a flat 3% if disabled), broad payment-method support, and no fees on payouts.

## Editorial score: 6.3 / 10

## The review

Givebutter is a US fundraising platform built for nonprofits, founded in 2016, that combines donation pages, events, and donor management in a single free-to-start product. It serves nonprofits and changemakers and operates primarily in the United States, settling donations in US dollars.

Its pricing centres on a tip-funded model: there is a 0% platform fee across campaign types when donor tips are enabled, and a flat 3% platform fee applies when tips are disabled. With tips enabled, nonprofits don't pay processing fees under the Givebutter Guarantee; with tips disabled, processing is 2.9% + 30c for cards and 1.9% + 30c for ACH. There are no limits or fees on payouts, and an optional Givebutter Plus subscription adds automation and advanced reporting from $29 per month.

Givebutter's strength is delivering an all-in-one, genuinely free toolset to nonprofits when donors cover the optional tip — a model that resonates with smaller US organisations. The trade-offs are a US-only footprint and single-currency settlement, plus a reliance on donor tipping that, if disabled, reverts to a 3% platform fee. Broad payment options include cards, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, Cash App, donor-advised funds, and digital wallets.

For US nonprofits that want fundraising, events, and donor management in one place without committing to platform fees, Givebutter is a strong fit, particularly where donors reliably opt into tips. Organisations operating outside the United States or needing multi-currency settlement will find its single-market focus limiting.

## What’s good

- 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.
- Free to start, with optional Givebutter Plus automation from $29/month.

## What’s not

- A flat 3% platform fee applies if donor tips are disabled.
- Operates only in the United States, with single-currency (USD) settlement.
- Effective cost depends on donors reliably opting into the optional tip.

## Fees

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Headquartered in | US |
| Funding model | Optional tip |
| Platform fee | 0% + tip |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Recipient gets | $96.80 / $100 |
| Data residency | — |
| Countries | 1 |
| Languages | 1 |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 / 5 (275) |
| Last updated | 2026-06-02 |

## Coverage

**Countries:** US

**Languages:** EN

**Payment methods supported:** Card, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, ACH, Daf, Check, Cash

**Website:** https://givebutter.com


## FAQ

### What does Givebutter charge?

Givebutter charges a 0% platform fee with an optional voluntary donor tip on top, plus 2.9% + $0.30 in payment processing per donation.

### Where is Givebutter based?

Givebutter was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in US. Data residency is unspecified.

### Which countries does Givebutter operate in?

Givebutter operates in 1 countries including major European markets and English-speaking markets.

### Is Givebutter suitable for nonprofits?

Givebutter’s primary audience is individual fundraisers and groups; nonprofits can use the platform but may find specialized alternatives better suited.