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GivebuttervsJustGiving

Givebutter vs JustGiving for nonprofits

Choose Givebutter if…

US nonprofits that want a free all-in-one platform for donations, events and a simple donor database

Not ideal for: Organisations outside the US (payouts need a US bank account and EIN or SSN)

Choose JustGiving if…

UK charities that want supporters to fundraise through personal pages

Not ideal for: Organisations wanting a full branded donation site and CRM in one

GivebutterJustGiving
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PriceFree plan · paid from US$29/monthFree plan · paid from £15/month + VAT
Nonprofit offerNone foundNone found
TypeAll-in-oneSpecialist
SuitsVolunteer-run, Small, MediumVolunteer-run, Small, Medium, Large
Available in🇺🇸 United States onlyPayouts need a US bank account and US EIN🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 🇮🇪 🇪🇺 United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and Europe onlyBuilt around UK Gift Aid; open to charities in 7 markets
Strengths
  • Free core platform with unlimited users and contacts
  • Covers donations, events, auctions and a basic CRM in one place
  • Optional tips mean most nonprofits keep nearly all of each gift
  • Trusted brand that donors recognise
  • Gift Aid claimed for you
  • No monthly fee on the Start plan
Watch out for
  • Only US-based organisations with a US bank account can receive payouts
  • All donations are processed in US dollars
  • Relies on donors choosing to leave a tip, otherwise a 3% fee applies
  • 5% fee on Gift Aid it claims
  • Donor data and reporting are limited on the free plan
  • Pages are JustGiving-branded rather than fully your own
Key features
  • Donation forms and fundraising pages
  • Peer-to-peer campaigns
  • Event ticketing and check-in
  • Personal fundraising pages
  • Gift Aid claims handled for the charity
  • Donation widgets and recurring giving

Our ratings: Givebutter: Free, modern and popular fundraising platform with events, auctions and a basic CRM, for US organisations. JustGiving: The UK's best-known fundraising pages with Gift Aid handled, though fees and donor data are limiting.

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