Givebutter vs GoGetFunding
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
Individual fundraisers running personal, medical, or emergency campaigns who prefer a fundraiser-paid platform fee over donor tipping, with broad international country availability.
On a $100 donation, Givebutter delivers $4.00 more to the recipient than GoGetFunding.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givebutter | GoGetFunding |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets ($100) | $96.80★ winner | $92.80 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 4% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30★ winner | 2.9% + $0.30 |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (275)★ winner | 4 (435) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 56 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 10★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
$96.80 vs $92.80 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs 4 on Trustpilot.
56 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.
Individual fundraisers running personal, medical, or emergency campaigns who prefer a fundraiser-paid platform fee over donor tipping, with broad international country availability.
- ✓No donor-tip prompt at checkout — the platform fee is charged to the fundraiser instead.
- ✓Broad international availability across more than 50 countries.
- ✓Keep-what-you-raise model with no all-or-nothing goal requirement.
- ✓Supports cards, PayPal, bank transfer, and Bitcoin.
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 GoGetFunding?
On a $100 donation, Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and GoGetFunding delivers approximately $92.80. 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; GoGetFunding operates in 56.
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