Givebutter vs JustGiving
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
UK charities and individual fundraisers who want a recognised, no-platform-fee donation platform with Gift Aid support and a fully free direct-donation option.
On a $100 donation, JustGiving delivers $1.00 more to the recipient than Givebutter.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givebutter | JustGiving |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets ($100) | $96.80 | $97.80★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30 | 1.9% + $0.30★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (275) | 4.1 (7,663) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 6 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 10★ winner | 7 |
Winner by category.
$97.80 vs $96.80 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs 4.1 on Trustpilot.
6 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.
UK charities and individual fundraisers who want a recognised, no-platform-fee donation platform with Gift Aid support and a fully free direct-donation option.
- ✓No platform fee and free to set up a fundraising page.
- ✓Low payment processing: 1.9% + GBP0.30 for charities, 2.9% + GBP0.35 for personal crowdfunding.
- ✓Gift Aid administration for UK charities (5% applied to Gift Aid, not the donation).
- ✓Free Giving Checkout option with no processing fees and 100% to the charity.
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 JustGiving?
On a $100 donation, Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and JustGiving delivers approximately $97.80. 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; JustGiving operates in 6.
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