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Funraise vs Givebutter

Funraise lands on Depends, and Givebutter lands on Worth it.

Funraise versus Givebutter
CompareFunraiseGivebutter
VerdictDependsWorth it
Best forGrowing nonprofits replacing point toolsSmall and mid-size nonprofits
Who it's not forTiny charities . the 5% platform fee eats small donation totalsOrgs unwilling to show donors 15% tip prompts
PrivacyNo known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed; PCI Level 1 compliant with a published security program and WAF against carding fraud.PCI-compliant per third-party comparison; no known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.
Support qualityReviewers consistently highlight strong supportNo reliable support evidence found
Public sentimentUsers on G2, Capterra, and Reddit generally praise the UI and support, while competitor comparisons flag the 5% fee as the main drawback.Users consistently praise ease of use and the free model, while Reddit threads repeatedly warn newcomers about the donor tip feature.
Biggest gotchaFree plan's 5% platform fee plus processing; donors cover fees only if they opt in15% tip is pre-selected for donors; turning tips off shifts costs to your org.

Pick Funraise when

  • Growing nonprofits replacing point tools
  • Teams wanting CRM + donation forms + events together
  • Fundraisers prioritizing donor-facing UI
  • Orgs wanting a free entry tier

When Funraise is not a fit

  • Tiny charities . the 5% platform fee eats small donation totals
  • Orgs demanding zero platform fees; Zeffy charges $0
  • Teams needing only a simple donate button . this is a full platform
  • Buyers who need published pricing before talking to sales

Pick Givebutter when

  • Small and mid-size nonprofits
  • Peer-to-peer and event fundraising
  • Zero-budget teams wanting CRM plus donations
  • Orgs replacing multiple fundraising tools

When Givebutter is not a fit

  • Orgs unwilling to show donors 15% tip prompts
  • Large nonprofits needing enterprise donor management
  • Teams wanting flat, predictable SaaS pricing
  • Buyers sensitive to donor confusion over where money goes

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