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Donorbox vs Givebutter

Both stand on nonprofit text-to-give software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Donorbox

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Donorbox brings multiple fundraising formats, payment options, and donor CRM features together for nonprofits. Compare platform fees and separate processing fees when choosing a plan.

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Givebutter brings campaign tools, contact management, and engagement features into one platform, with a free plan and optional Plus features. Review contact pricing and fee settings to understand the costs relevant to your organization.

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The facts

	Donorbox	Givebutter
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	No
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Donorbox Live Kiosk (Standard/Pro first device): $80 a month	Givebutter Plus: $29 a month
Plans published	4	10
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	donorbox.org	givebutter.com
On nonprofit text-to-give software	#1 of 41	#5 of 41

Donorbox: what it does well

Donation forms can be customized and embedded.
Lists recurring, peer-to-peer, event, and other fundraising formats.
Checkout supports 52+ currencies and 15 languages.
Lists a range of integrations and payment methods.

What to know first

Payment processing fees apply on Standard and Pro.
Standard platform fees are 2.95%–3.95%.
Pro costs $150.00 per month.
Premium pricing is listed as contact us.

Givebutter: what it does well

Free CRM has unlimited contacts.
Supports auctions and peer-to-peer fundraising.
Free mobile apps cover iOS and Android.
Connects to 1,000+ third-party applications.

What to know first

Plus pricing is based on contact volume.
Turning tips off brings a 3% platform fee.
Processing fees apply when tips are disabled.
The mobile app requires a Givebutter account.

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