Givebutter vs PIFworld
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
Dutch nonprofits and companies running social-impact and employee-giving campaigns, plus individuals who want to fundraise for projects rather than simply make a one-off donation.
Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers 3.20 more per 100 to the recipient than PIFworld.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Givebutter in USD, PIFworld in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givebutter | PIFworld |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $96.80★ winner | €93.60 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 6.05% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30★ winner | 0% + €0.35 |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (275)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 2★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 10★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
$96.80 vs €93.60 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.
Dutch nonprofits and companies running social-impact and employee-giving campaigns, plus individuals who want to fundraise for projects rather than simply make a one-off donation.
- ✓Combines personal fundraising with structured corporate and employee-giving programmes.
- ✓Connects individuals, nonprofits, and companies on a single platform.
- ✓Participation-led model: supporters can donate, fundraise, or spread a project's message.
- ✓Dutch and English interface for a Netherlands and European audience.
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 PIFworld?
Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and PIFworld delivers approximately €93.60. 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; PIFworld operates in 1.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.