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Head-to-head

Givebutter vs impactory

Givebutter logo
Givebutter
— · 1 countries

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

impactory logo
impactory
— · 1 countries

Austrian non-profit organisations and associations that want a locally compliant donation tool with automated tax-deductibility receipts and simple card or Klarna giving.

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The headline

Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers 2.80 more per 100 to the recipient than impactory.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: Givebutter in USD, impactory in EUR.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Givebutter impactory
Recipient gets (per 100) $96.80★ winner €94.00
Platform fee 0%★ winner 6%
Payment processing fee 2.9% + $0.30★ winner 0% + €0.00
Trustpilot 4.1 (275)★ winner — (0)
Country coverage 1 countries 1 countries
Data residency
Languages 1 2★ winner
Payment methods supported 10★ winner 6
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Givebutter

$96.80 vs €94.00 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Givebutter

4.1 vs — on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Tied

1 vs 1 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Tied

Both share the same residency posture.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose Givebutter if

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.
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Choose impactory if

Austrian non-profit organisations and associations that want a locally compliant donation tool with automated tax-deductibility receipts and simple card or Klarna giving.

  • Automated Austrian tax-deductibility: donation receipts downloadable as PDF or emailed for organisations with charitable status.
  • Positions itself as Austria's largest donation platform, hosting a few hundred projects from vetted non-profit organisations.
  • Organisations are screened before they can publish, adding a layer of donor trust.
  • Donors can give as a one-off guest or through a free account that tracks their cumulative giving.
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Also consider

A third option.

1%Club

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.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Givebutter or impactory?

Of every 100 donated, Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and impactory delivers approximately €94.00. 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; impactory operates in 1.

How we rank

Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.

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