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What it is

Givebutter is a nonprofit platform for fundraising, donor management, and supporter engagement. It supports donation forms, fundraising pages, events, auctions, peer-to-peer fundraising, and recurring donations. Its free CRM includes unlimited contacts, donor histories, custom fields, notes, tags, and reporting. The free plan also includes unlimited users, email blasts, and fundraising campaigns. Givebutter Plus adds automated workflows, task management, texting, an advanced email editor, custom reports, expanded data visualizations, file uploads, data hygiene, and discounted direct mail. Plus pricing is contact-based: listed tiers include $29/mo for up to 250 contacts, $79/mo for up to 1,000, and $129/mo for up to 2,500, billed annually; a 30-day trial is offered. With optional tips enabled, the listed platform fee is 0%; with tips disabled, it is 3%, plus 2.9% + 30¢ processing fees. Givebutter says it connects with 1,000+ applications, including Mailchimp, QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, HubSpot, and Stripe. Its free iOS and Android app supports donations, event management, and campaign tracking.

Spec sheet

What it does
Givebutter is an all-in-one nonprofit platform for fundraising, donor management, events, auctions, marketing and CRM.Read 14 Oct 2026 · givebutter.com
Purpose
Givebutter brings together fundraising, donor management, and supporter engagement tools for nonprofits.Read 29 Sep 2026 · givebutter.com
API
A free public API lets developers create keys, inspect usage, and build custom integrations and automations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.givebutter.com
Integrations
Givebutter lists native integrations and Zapier connectivity to more than 1,000 third-party applications.Read 14 Oct 2026 · givebutter.com
Security
Givebutter says it uses encryption in transit and at rest, access logs, backups, internal audits, two-factor authentication and fraud monitoring.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.givebutter.com
Support
Givebutter says its award-winning support is available 24/7 and is free for all users.Read 29 Sep 2026 · givebutter.com
Founded
2016Read 23 Sep 2026 · givebutter.com
Acquisition news
Givebutter announced its acquisition of We Are For Good on October 29, 2025.Read 14 Oct 2026 · prnewswire.com
API documentation
The API documentation covers authenticated CRUD endpoints, pagination, webhooks and examples in multiple programming languages.Read 14 Oct 2026 · docs.givebutter.com
Auctions
The service includes online silent-auction tools for nonprofit campaigns.Read 14 Oct 2026 · givebutter.com
Company founding
LinkedIn lists Givebutter as founded in 2016 and privately held.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company history
Givebutter’s about page says its story began in 2016 when its founders helped a nonprofit raise money for a food truck.Read 29 Sep 2026 · givebutter.com
Company legal name
Crunchbase identifies the active for-profit legal entity as Givebutter, Inc.Read 14 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Contact limits
Free CRM contacts are unlimited, while Plus pricing is contact-based and the page lists tiers through 50,000+ contacts.Read 29 Sep 2026 · givebutter.com
CRM
Its free CRM centralizes supporter profiles, donation history, ticket activity and communications.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.givebutter.com
Donation forms
The platform provides customizable donation forms and claims a 47% conversion rate for its forms.Read 14 Oct 2026 · givebutter.com
Events
Givebutter supports virtual, in-person and hybrid events with ticket sales.Read 14 Oct 2026 · givebutter.com
Extensibility limit
The opened documentation does not list an official SDK package or self-hosting option.Read 14 Oct 2026 · docs.givebutter.com
Fees
With optional tips enabled, the pricing page lists 0% platform fees; with tips disabled, it lists a 3% platform fee and 2.9% + 30¢ processing fees.Read 29 Sep 2026 · givebutter.com
Funding
A 2024 release announced a $50 million investment led by BVP Forge with Ardent Venture Partners participation.Read 14 Oct 2026 · prnewswire.com
Fundraising
The platform supports donation forms, fundraising pages, events, auctions, and peer-to-peer fundraising.Read 29 Sep 2026 · givebutter.com
Fundraising pages
Users can create interactive campaign pages for presenting causes and collecting donations.Read 14 Oct 2026 · givebutter.com
Headquarters and size
LinkedIn lists headquarters as Remote, USA and company size as 51–200 employees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Licence
Givebutter terms grant a limited, non-exclusive right to use the hosted service and restrict copying or commercial redistribution, indicating proprietary software.Read 14 Oct 2026 · givebutter.com
Limit: CRM complexity
Reviews report weaker duplicate handling, limited export fine-tuning and difficulty serving complex CRM requirements.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Limit: developer testing
An independent API report says there is no sandbox, filtering is limited, default pages contain 20 records and webhook coverage is incomplete.Read 14 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Limit: fees and tips
Some reviewers find optional-tip requests and the resulting fee structure confusing or unexpectedly expensive for donors.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Limit: ticketing UX
Some reviewers say ticket pages can look like donation forms and confuse event attendees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Marketing
Organizations can send unlimited personalized emails, segment contacts, use merge fields and automate receipts and reminders.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.givebutter.com
Mobile app
Givebutter offers a free mobile app for iOS and Android for tasks including donations, event management, and campaign tracking.Read 29 Sep 2026 · givebutter.com
Mobile requirement
The app requires a Givebutter account, and Tap to Pay is listed for iPhone XS or later with iOS 16.0+ or Android 11+ devices with NFC.Read 29 Sep 2026 · givebutter.com
Mobile requirements
Tap to Pay requires iPhone XS or newer with iOS 16.7+ or Android 13+ with NFC; iPad is unsupported.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.givebutter.com
Named integrations
The integrations page lists Mailchimp, QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, HubSpot, and Stripe; QuickBooks Online is marked as available with Givebutter Plus.Read 29 Sep 2026 · givebutter.com
Outage
Givebutter recorded a partial auction-pages outage lasting about 40 minutes on March 10, 2026.Read 14 Oct 2026 · status.givebutter.com
Plus features
Givebutter Plus adds automated workflows, task management, an advanced email editor, texting, custom reports, expanded data visualizations, file uploads, data hygiene, and discounted direct mail.Read 29 Sep 2026 · givebutter.com
Praise: ease and breadth
Independent reviewers repeatedly praise the easy setup, broad fundraising toolkit, customizable campaigns and ability to replace several nonprofit tools.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Praise: support
Reviewers frequently describe customer support as responsive, helpful and available quickly through chat or email.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Pricing model
With donor tips enabled, Givebutter advertises 0% platform fees and covers processing costs through its Guarantee; disabling tips adds a 3% platform fee plus processing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · givebutter.com
Rating on Apple App Store
3.4 out of 5 from 122 ratings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Capterra
4.8 out of 5 from 872 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.7 out of 5 from 2,252 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
4.8 out of 5 from 871 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · getapp.co.uk
Rating on Google Play
3.7 out of 5 from 83 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Software Advice
4.8 out of 5 from 872 reviews.Read 14 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Rating on Trustpilot
4.5 out of 5 from 379 reviews (TrustScore; page overall rating 4.4).Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com
Rating on TrustRadius
9.5 out of 10 from 10 reviews/ratings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Trust and safety
Identity verification, payout review and Stripe Radar checks are used to detect fraud and block carding attempts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · givebutter.com
Widgets
Embeddable buttons, forms, goal bars and signup widgets can be installed with HTML snippets and update dynamically after dashboard edits.Read 14 Oct 2026 · help.givebutter.com

Plans and prices

Free forever Free Free forever Unlimited users · unlimited contacts · unlimited email blasts · unlimited campaigns Read 14 Oct 2026 · givebutter.com
Givebutter Plus $29 a month Monthly Starting tier for 250 contacts or less · automated workflows · task management · reporting · texting · video messages Read 14 Oct 2026 · givebutter.com
Givebutter Free Free forever; $0/month Fundraising, donor management, and supporter engagement tools · unlimited users, contacts, email blasts, and fundraising campaigns Read 29 Sep 2026 · givebutter.com
Givebutter Plus — up to 250 contacts $29 a month $29/mo Contact-based pricing · includes advanced features · 30-day commitment-free trial Read 29 Sep 2026 · givebutter.com
Givebutter Plus — up to 1,000 contacts $79 a month $79/mo Contact-based pricing · includes advanced features · 30-day commitment-free trial Read 29 Sep 2026 · givebutter.com
Givebutter Plus — up to 2,500 contacts $129 a month $129/mo Contact-based pricing · includes advanced features · 30-day commitment-free trial Read 29 Sep 2026 · givebutter.com
Givebutter Plus annual $348 a year Billed annually Starting tier for 250 contacts or less · annual billing Read 14 Oct 2026 · givebutter.com
Givebutter Plus — up to 250 contacts $348 a year $348 billed annually Annual billing · contact-based pricing · includes advanced features · 30-day commitment-free trial Read 29 Sep 2026 · givebutter.com
Givebutter Plus — up to 1,000 contacts $948 a year $948 billed annually Annual billing · contact-based pricing · includes advanced features · 30-day commitment-free trial Read 29 Sep 2026 · givebutter.com
Givebutter Plus — up to 2,500 contacts $1,548 a year $1,548 billed annually Annual billing · contact-based pricing · includes advanced features · 30-day commitment-free trial Read 29 Sep 2026 · givebutter.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free CRM has unlimited contacts.
  • Supports events, auctions, and peer-to-peer fundraising.
  • Free mobile app for iOS and Android.
  • Integrates with 1,000+ applications.

Limits

  • Tips-disabled pricing adds a 3% platform fee.
  • Processing fees are 2.9% + 30¢.
  • Plus pricing is contact-based.

Who it suits

Givebutter suits nonprofits seeking fundraising and donor-management tools in one platform. Teams that need Plus features should note that pricing depends on contact volume.

Givebutter in depth

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Overview

Givebutter combines nonprofit fundraising, donor management, and supporter engagement in one platform. It is best suited to organizations that want campaign tools alongside a substantial free CRM; the main decision is whether its Plus features justify a contact-based subscription and the applicable payment fees.

Its fundraising mix covers donation forms and pages, events, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns, with recurring gifts and campaign reporting also supported. A free mobile app extends donation, event, and campaign tasks to iOS and Android, although using it requires a Givebutter account.

Key features

Fundraising: Multiple campaign formats make Givebutter a practical option for organizations running appeals, events, auctions, or peer-to-peer drives from one service. Recurring donations support ongoing giving. Payment processing is separate, so platform pricing is not the whole cost calculation.

Donor CRM: The free CRM includes unlimited contacts, donor histories, custom fields, notes, tags, and reporting. That removes a common constraint for organizations building a large supporter database, though advanced reports and other Plus capabilities require a paid tier.

Plus tools: Plus adds automated workflows, task management, an advanced email editor, texting, custom reports, expanded data visualizations, file uploads, data hygiene, and discounted direct mail. These tools are relevant to teams that need more structured communication and operations; smaller organizations may not need them.

Integrations: Givebutter says it connects to more than 1,000 third-party applications through native integrations and Zapier automations. Named options include Mailchimp, Salesforce, HubSpot, and Stripe. QuickBooks Online is available with Plus, a meaningful restriction for organizations that need that accounting connection on the free tier.

Mobile and safeguards: The free iOS and Android app supports donations, event management, and campaign tracking. Tap to Pay requires an iPhone XS or later running iOS 16.0+, or an Android 11+ device with NFC. Givebutter says Stripe processes payments as its PCI-compliant partner, and it offers two-factor authentication and campaign reviews for fraud prevention.

Support: Givebutter says support is free for all users and available 24/7, which benefits organizations using the free plan as well as paid customers.

Pricing

Free forever: free, billed monthly. This plan includes donation forms, fundraising pages, events, auctions, donor management and CRM, marketing and engagement. Givebutter also describes the free tier as including unlimited users, contacts, email blasts, and fundraising campaigns. It is a strong fit for organizations that can work within the included feature set, with no CRM contact ceiling.

Givebutter Plus: $29 a month, billed annually. The paid tier adds automated workflows, task management, an advanced email editor, texting, custom reports, and expanded data visualizations, alongside the other Plus features. The contact-based pricing page gives these monthly tiers: up to 250 contacts at $29/mo, up to 1,000 contacts at $79/mo, and up to 2,500 contacts at $129/mo. Each listed contact tier includes advanced features and a 30-day commitment-free trial. Plus pricing is a better match for teams that will use those tools; as the contact allowance rises, the subscription cost does too, unlike the unlimited-contact free CRM. The page lists additional tiers through 50,000+ contacts.

Fees also depend on tips: with optional tips enabled, Givebutter lists 0% platform fees; with tips disabled, it lists a 3% platform fee and 2.9% + 30¢ processing fees. Organizations should compare that choice with their own fundraising model rather than treating the free subscription as fee-free processing.

Platforms

Givebutter runs on web, iOS, and Android. Tap to Pay has device and operating-system requirements: iPhone XS or later with iOS 16.0+, or Android 11+ with NFC.

Who it's for

Givebutter suits nonprofits that want fundraising formats and donor records together, especially those that value unlimited contacts and users without a subscription. It is less compelling for organizations that need Plus tools but have a large contact base, since Plus pricing scales by contacts, or for teams whose requirements do not align with Givebutter's stated fee conditions.

Pros and cons

Pro: The free CRM has unlimited contacts, donor histories, and customization fields, making it viable for a growing donor database without a contact cap.

Pro: Forms, events, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns sit alongside donor management, reducing the need to separate those fundraising activities from contact records.

Pro: Free 24/7 support and a free mobile app extend practical support and campaign tasks beyond the web service.

Con: Plus prices rise with contact volume, so organizations that need its automation or reporting may face a substantially higher monthly bill as their database grows.

Con: Payment processing is separate, and the platform-fee terms differ depending on whether optional tips are enabled; that makes transaction economics important to evaluate alongside the subscription.

Con: QuickBooks Online integration is reserved for Plus, limiting that connection for organizations staying on the free plan.

Alternatives

For a narrower matching-gift focus, Amply offers a free feature-limited plan with no flat fees, while its Standard plan is priced on request for everything included. BetterWorld is another freemium option: its Free plan has a 0% platform fee with standard processing charges, while Flex adds a 2.2-5% platform fee.

GoFundMe Pro is worth considering for nonprofits with annual revenue under $1 million seeking its Essentials package, which has no subscription or setup costs. Whitelabel may suit organizations that prefer per-gift charges rather than monthly or setup fees; card and bank costs are passed through at cost.

GivingFuel offers a paid Starter plan at $9 a month for annual online giving under $100,000, with a 2% platform fee and one admin account. DonorOS, GiveCampus GC Outreach, and FrontStream Matching Gifts are alternatives to consider when evaluating nonprofit software in their respective areas.

Readers comparing a specific need can also browse Nonprofit Matching Gift Software, Nonprofit Email Marketing Software, Donation Management, Nonprofit Fundraising Software, Nonprofit Payment Processing Software, and Fundraising Event Software.

Verdict

Givebutter is a strong choice for a nonprofit that wants broad fundraising tools and an unlimited-contact CRM without a subscription. Choose it when the free feature set and its fee model fit; look elsewhere if the Plus contact tiers or transaction charges outweigh the value of keeping campaigns and donor records together.

Verdict

Givebutter offers a broad nonprofit fundraising and CRM feature set, including a free plan. Check the fee conditions and contact-based Plus tiers against your requirements.

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