Side by side
Generous vs Givelify
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 Generous if your organisation needs online donation forms, recurring giving, text donations and donor-management tools in one fundraising platform. The free Startup plan has no CRM integration; teams needing Salesforce or Xero should review the paid plan costs and integration charges.
Visit Generous Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Givelify offers multiple giving channels and donation reporting for organizations, with no signup, monthly, or maintenance fees. Account for the per-donation processing charge, which depends on card type.
Visit GivelifyThe facts
| Generous | Givelify | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Growth: A$50 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | getgenerous.com | givelify.com |
| On nonprofit online donation software | #16 of 33 | #12 of 33 |
Generous: what it does well
- Donation forms accept credit cards, debit cards, direct debit and PayPal.
- Donors can schedule monthly, quarterly or annual gifts.
- Supporters can donate by text message.
- Campaigns can appear on multiple pages and websites.
- Donor records can be imported from Excel or CSV.
What to know first
- Startup does not include CRM integration.
- Startup is limited to three campaigns and two admin users.
- Growth charges extra for Salesforce and Xero integrations.
- Enterprise charges 0.5% per credit-card donation for payment gateway integration.
Givelify: what it does well
- Donations supported through app, web, social media, and live events
- Analytics Studio tracks donations by day, month, or donor
- Free Analytics Studio integrations are listed
- App is available in English and Spanish
What to know first
- Visa, MasterCard, and Discover donations cost 2.9% + $0.30
- American Express donations cost 3.5% + $0.30
- No free trial is listed
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