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Donor Merchant vs Enthuse
Both stand on nonprofit online donation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Choose Donor Merchant if your organization uses WordPress and needs donation forms, recurring gifts, donor records and receipts with a free plan. Look elsewhere if you do not have a WordPress 6.0 or later site with HTTPS, or need to avoid payment processor fees.
Visit Donor Merchant Free plan APIWeb
Enthuse combines branded giving, fundraising, and event tools with CRM integrations and an API. Compare plan charges and transaction-related fees against the features needed.
Visit EnthuseThe facts
| Donor Merchant | Enthuse | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | .Org: $29 a month | Fundraising: £24.99 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | donormerchant.com | enthuse.com |
| On nonprofit online donation software | #13 of 33 | #9 of 33 |
Donor Merchant: what it does well
- Free plan includes all features.
- Supports Stripe and PayPal payments.
- Recurring giving can be monthly, quarterly or yearly.
- Donor records include search, filters and CSV export.
- Provides email and PDF receipts and year-year statements.
What to know first
- Requires a WordPress 6.0 or later site with HTTPS.
- Stripe or PayPal processing fees still apply.
- No free trial is offered.
Enthuse: what it does well
- Supports one-off and regular donations.
- Automatic Gift Aid capture and processing.
- Event tools create fundraising pages automatically.
- Lists integrations with seven CRM systems.
What to know first
- Payment provider fees apply on some plans.
- Gift Aid fees apply on some plans.
- Cards issued outside the UK incur an additional 1% fee.
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