Givebutter vs I believe in you
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
Austrian athletes, sports clubs, and event organisers raising money for a sporting goal, who are comfortable with an all-or-nothing campaign where funds are released only if the target is met.
Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers 8.80 more per 100 to the recipient than I believe in you.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Givebutter in USD, I believe in you in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givebutter | I believe in you |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $96.80★ winner | €88.00 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 8% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30★ winner | 4% + €0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (275)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | DE (AWS Frankfurt) |
| Languages | 1 | 2★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 10★ winner | 2 |
Winner by category.
$96.80 vs €88.00 reaches the recipient.
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.
Austrian athletes, sports clubs, and event organisers raising money for a sporting goal, who are comfortable with an all-or-nothing campaign where funds are released only if the target is met.
- ✓Focuses exclusively on sport - athletes, clubs, and sports event organisers - rather than general crowdfunding.
- ✓All-or-nothing model means backers are only charged for campaigns that reach their goal.
- ✓Operated locally by a Vienna-based entity (I Believe In You Osterreich GmbH) under an established Swiss brand.
- ✓Austrian site is hosted on Amazon Web Services in Frankfurt, Germany - EU data residency.
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 I believe in you?
Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and I believe in you delivers approximately €88.00. 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; I believe in you operates in 1.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.