Givebutter vs iRaiser
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.
On a $100 donation, iRaiser delivers $1.05 more to the recipient than Givebutter.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givebutter | iRaiser |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets ($100) | $96.80 | $97.85★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30 | 1.9% + $0.25★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (275)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 19 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 5★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 10 | 23★ winner |
Winner by category.
$97.85 vs $96.80 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs — on Trustpilot.
19 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.
Established European nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions that want branded, self-hosted fundraising tools — forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, and events — under their own identity.
- ✓Branded, self-hosted fundraising tools (donation forms, peer-to-peer, crowdfunding, events, ticketing) under the nonprofit's own identity.
- ✓Configurable Flex Editor for tailoring donation journeys.
- ✓Established European focus, reporting more than 900 charities served across the region.
- ✓Suited to larger nonprofits, foundations, hospitals, and cultural institutions with dedicated fundraising teams.
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 iRaiser?
On a $100 donation, Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and iRaiser delivers approximately $97.85. 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; iRaiser operates in 19.
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