Givebutter
US nonprofits that want donation pages, events, and donor management in one free-to-start platform, especially where donors reliably cover the optional tip.
A US nonprofit fundraising platform with a 0% platform fee when donor tips are enabled (a flat 3% if disabled), broad payment-method support, and no fees on payouts.
- Founded i
- 2016
- Headquartered in i
- US
- Funding model i
- Optional tip
- Platform fee i
- 0% + tip
- Payment processing fee i
- 2.9% + $0.30
- Recipient gets i
- $96.80 / $100
- Data residency i
- US
- Registered entity i
- Givebutter, Inc.
- Refund policy i
- Donations are non-refundable (case-by-case discretion)
- Payout speed i
- 1–3 days
- Countries i
- 1
- Languages i
- 1
- Trustpilot i
- 4.3 / 5
- Domain Rating i
- 91 / 100
- Transparency i
- 4 / 5
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Our overall editorial assessment. Full weights are published in the methodology.
The review
Givebutter is a US fundraising platform built for nonprofits, founded in 2016, that combines donation pages, events, and donor management in a single free-to-start product. It serves nonprofits and changemakers and operates primarily in the United States, settling donations in US dollars.
Its pricing centres on a tip-funded model: there is a 0% platform fee across campaign types when donor tips are enabled, and a flat 3% platform fee applies when tips are disabled. With tips enabled, nonprofits don't pay processing fees under the Givebutter Guarantee; with tips disabled, processing is 2.9% + 30c for cards and 1.9% + 30c for ACH. There are no limits or fees on payouts, and an optional Givebutter Plus subscription adds automation and advanced reporting from $29 per month.
Givebutter's strength is delivering an all-in-one, genuinely free toolset to nonprofits when donors cover the optional tip — a model that resonates with smaller US organisations. The trade-offs are a US-only footprint and single-currency settlement, plus a reliance on donor tipping that, if disabled, reverts to a 3% platform fee. Broad payment options include cards, PayPal, Venmo, ACH, Cash App, donor-advised funds, and digital wallets.
For US nonprofits that want fundraising, events, and donor management in one place without committing to platform fees, Givebutter is a strong fit, particularly where donors reliably opt into tips. Organisations operating outside the United States or needing multi-currency settlement will find its single-market focus limiting.
What’s good, what’s not.
- ✓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.
- ✓Free to start, with optional Givebutter Plus automation from $29/month.
- −A flat 3% platform fee applies if donor tips are disabled.
- −Operates only in the United States, with single-currency (USD) settlement.
- −Effective cost depends on donors reliably opting into the optional tip.
Where each $100 actually goes.
Fees vary by payment method. We default to Credit card because that’s the dominant method in the United Kingdom.
Givebutter doesn’t process payments in GBP. Pricing is shown in USD, its native currency.
1 countries · 1 languages · 10 payment methods.
Better-fit alternatives to Givebutter.
Our curated shortlist — the platforms we’d actively recommend instead of Givebutter for fundraising in the United Kingdom, with the figures behind the call.
Givebutter keeps donor data in US; WhyDonate is EEA-resident and GDPR-native, so personal data never leaves the region.
Zeffy lets more of each donation through than Givebutter — £100.00 reaches the recipient per 100, against £96.80.
JustGiving lets more of each donation through than Givebutter — £97.80 reaches the recipient per 100, against £96.80.
See how Givebutter stacks up head-to-head.
Frequently asked questions
What does Givebutter charge?
Givebutter charges a 0% platform fee with an optional voluntary donor tip on top, plus 2.9% + $0.30 in payment processing per donation.
Where is Givebutter based?
Givebutter was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in the United States. Data residency is US.
Which countries does Givebutter operate in?
Givebutter operates in 1 countries, including the United States.
Which payment methods does Givebutter support?
Givebutter accepts Card, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, ACH, Daf, Check, Cash.
Is Givebutter suitable for nonprofits?
Givebutter’s primary audience is individual fundraisers and groups; nonprofits can use the platform but may find specialized alternatives better suited.
Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.