Givebutter vs Leetchi
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
On a $100 donation, Leetchi delivers $0.05 more to the recipient than Givebutter.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Givebutter | Leetchi |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets ($100) | $96.80 | $96.85★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.9% + $0.25★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (275) | 4.2 (50,676)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 36 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | — | EEA★ winner |
| Languages | 1 | 4★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 10★ winner | 3 |
Winner by category.
$96.85 vs $96.80 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs 4.2 on Trustpilot.
36 vs 1 countries.
EEA data residency for GDPR-sensitive donor data.
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.
French-speaking fundraisers, group collections among friends, and EU nonprofits comfortable with a longer-established platform.
- ✓Established European brand with strong recognition in France and Belgium
- ✓Free group-pot product for personal collections (gifts, group events, shared expenses)
- ✓EEA data residency
- ✓High Trustpilot rating across 50,000+ reviews
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 Leetchi?
On a $100 donation, Givebutter delivers approximately $96.80 to the recipient and Leetchi delivers approximately $96.85. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Leetchi is generally better suited to European nonprofits handling GDPR-sensitive donor data because of its EEA data residency.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Givebutter operates in 1 countries; Leetchi operates in 36.
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