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Associatify vs Givebear
Both stand on membership billing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Associatify combines association and foundation workflows, with a no-cost option for groups of up to 100 members. Note that in-app card payments are unavailable and several listed features are not yet available.
Visit AssociatifyChoose Givebear if your organization wants kiosk and online giving with fund tracking, donor histories and reports. The free plan has no subscription charge, but its 5.9% per-gift platform fee may make Plus or Growth worth considering as needs change. Look elsewhere if your kiosk must accept recurring gifts without a live connection.
Visit GivebearThe facts
| Associatify | Givebear | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: €89 a month | Plus: $29 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Associatify | Not published |
| Website | associatify.org | givebear.io |
| On membership billing software | #1 of 34 | #4 of 34 |
Associatify: what it does well
- Free tier supports up to 100 members.
- Member records include custom types, statuses, and fields.
- Events include RSVPs, waitlists, and reminders.
- AI summarizes and scores grant applications for reviewer consideration.
- Workspace data is hosted in the EU.
What to know first
- Card payments are not processed inside the app.
- Several features are marked coming soon.
- Free plan is limited to one admin.
- Paid Starter begins at €89 a month.
Givebear: what it does well
- Accepts gifts through kiosks, donation pages, QR codes, dues and tickets.
- Tracks gifts against donor-selected funds across giving sources.
- Combines gifts and recurring plans in one donor history.
- Offers receipts, year-end statements and exportable reports.
- Embeds donation forms on several named website builders.
What to know first
- Free plan charges a 5.9% platform fee per gift.
- Recurring gifts at a kiosk require a live connection.
- Kiosks cost $999 or $1,099 one-time.
- Stripe processing fees are passed through at cost.
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