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Donorbox vs GiveCause

Both stand on nonprofit payment processing 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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GiveCause combines donation collection with membership, event, sweepstakes, and merchandise fundraising. The free platform has transaction processing charges, so nonprofits should account for those alongside any bank transfer fees.

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The facts

	Donorbox	GiveCause
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	No	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Donorbox Live Kiosk (Standard/Pro first device): $80 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	4	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	donorbox.org	givecause.com
On nonprofit payment processing software	#1 of 34	#4 of 34

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.

GiveCause: what it does well

Free plan has no platform or monthly fees.
Supports recurring gifts and automated receipts.
Includes membership, event, sweepstakes, and merchandise tools.
Mobile app can support in-person card donations.
Advanced reporting and donor records are listed.

What to know first

Successful transactions cost 2.9% + 29 cents.
Bank transfer fees vary by amount.
Crowdfunding campaigns are directed to GiveCrowd.

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