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Donorbox vs Givebutter
Givebutter is cheaper for most small nonprofits: with optional donor tips on, it charges no platform fee, while Donorbox's free Standard plan takes 2.95%–3.95% of each gift plus processing. Both include a free donor CRM and let donors cover fees. Donorbox Pro ($150 a month) cuts its fee to 1.75%–2%; Givebutter Plus starts at $29.
| Donorbox | Givebutter | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $0 (Standard); Pro $150/month; Premium by quote1 | $0; optional Givebutter Plus from $29/month (billed annually, by contact count)2 |
| Platform fee | Standard (free): 2.95%–3.95% platform fee depending on the feature. Pro ($150/month): 1.75%–2%. Premium (quote): 1.6%–2%.1 | $0 when optional donor tips are on. With tips turned off, a flat 3% platform fee applies.2 |
| Card processing | Paid separately to Stripe or PayPal. Donorbox lists US nonprofit rates of 2.2% + 30¢ (Stripe cards) and 1.99% + 49¢ (PayPal).1 | 2.9% + 30¢ for cards and 1.9% + 30¢ for ACH when tips are off; with tips on, donors are asked to cover processing and Givebutter says it covers any they don't (the 'Givebutter Guarantee').2 |
| Donors cover fees? | Donors can choose to cover fees at checkout.1 | Optional donor tips fund the platform; donors can also cover processing.2 |
| Donor CRM | Donorbox CRM is available on every plan, including the free Standard plan.1 | Free built-in donor CRM with unlimited contacts. QuickBooks Online sync needs Givebutter Plus.2 |
| Platform fee on $10,000 Estimate | $295 2.95% Standard platform fee on $10,000 of card donations, before processing, if no donor covers fees | $0 $0 platform fee with tips on ($300 at 3% if you turn tips off), before any processing donors don't cover |
Choose Donorbox if… Editorial
You want embeddable donation forms on your own website, with a free start.
The catch: The free plan's platform fee is a percentage of every gift, so cost grows with what you raise. Migrating existing recurring donors costs a $195 flat fee on Standard and Pro.
Donorbox fees & detailsChoose Givebutter if… Editorial
You want small teams that want giving pages, events and a free CRM in one place.
The catch: Free depends on donors seeing a tip prompt. Turn tips off and you pay 3% plus processing.
Givebutter fees & detailsMore options: all fundraising tools compared · take the CRM quiz
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- Donorbox pricing (plans, platform and processing fees) · verified Oct 18, 2026
- Givebutter pricing · verified Oct 18, 2026