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.
On a $100 donation, Givebutter delivers $4.80 more to the recipient than GlobalGiving.
Givebutter & GlobalGiving don’t process payments in NZD — pricing shown in USD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givebutter | GlobalGiving |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets ($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?
On a $100 donation, 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.
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