Side by side
Mission vs TotalGiving
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 Self-hostedWeb
Mission combines donation forms, recurring giving, campaign pages, reporting, and developer tools in a free WordPress plugin. Note the Stripe payment setup and the distinction between optional donor tips and the selectable 3% platform fee.
Visit Mission Free plan iPhoneWeb
TotalGiving brings charity donations and fundraising pages together, with guest and account-based giving options. Its Free plan is listed as free with no fees from TotalGiving and no commission.
Visit TotalGivingThe facts
| Mission | TotalGiving | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | missionwp.com | totalgiving.co.uk |
| On nonprofit online donation software | #20 of 33 | #24 of 33 |
Mission: what it does well
- Free plan includes every feature and unlimited forms.
- Supports one-time and recurring donations.
- Donors can pause, resume, or cancel recurring gifts.
- Reports export as CSV or JSON.
- Provides WordPress blocks and page-builder shortcodes.
What to know first
- Stripe handles the listed donation payments.
- The plugin supports credit and debit cards.
- The activity log is retained for 90 days.
- A fixed 3% platform fee per form can be selected.
TotalGiving: what it does well
- Free plan costs nothing.
- No fees from TotalGiving and no commission.
- Donations can be made without an account.
- Gift Aid declarations and recurring gifts are available.
- Available on web and iOS.
What to know first
- Card details are the listed payment option.
- The service is listed for web and iOS only.
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