Side by side
Chuffed vs GiveNow
Both stand on nonprofit fundraising software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Chuffed if your group needs a free crowdfunding service with donation forms, recurring giving, peer fundraising, and donor communications. Its three free models place processing costs differently, so campaigners should choose based on who they want to pay those fees. Check the Salesforce and Action Network limits if either integration is central to your setup.
Visit ChuffedChoose GiveNow if an Australian not-for-profit needs donations alongside CrowdRaisers, memberships, events, and grant search. Its lack of upfront or subscription fees may suit organisations starting out, but platform and payment-provider fees still apply.
Visit GiveNowThe facts
| Chuffed | GiveNow | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | chuffed.org | givenow.com.au |
| On nonprofit fundraising software | #10 of 48 | #14 of 48 |
Chuffed: what it does well
- Offers crowdfunding, donation forms, regular giving, and matched giving.
- Supports peer-to-peer fundraising pages and teams.
- Donor data is available in real time with on-demand reports.
- Connects with Stripe and/or PayPal for direct donations.
- Documents integrations with five services.
What to know first
- Campaigns must meet Chuffed’s Acceptable Use Policy.
- Salesforce requires API access and excludes multi-currency organizations.
- Action Network does not sync donations or donor data from before setup.
GiveNow: what it does well
- Collect one-off and recurring donations.
- Embed customised donation forms on an organisation’s website.
- Supporters can create individual CrowdRaiser pages.
- Organisations can review CrowdRaiser pages before publication.
- Export donor and donation data as CSV.
What to know first
- Organisation registration is for Australian not-for-profits.
- Platform fees range from 1.5% to 3.5% by plan.
- Payment-provider transaction fees are separate.
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