Givebutter Comparison
Compare DonorPerfect to Givebutter
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DonorPerfect outperforms Givebutter
DonorPerfect is the all-in-one, feature-rich fundraising CRM trusted by over 10,000 nonprofits of all sizes, budgets, and missions. With 40+ years of partnering with organizations, we’ve helped them raise 25% more money in their first year.
Our transparent pricing ensures more of your donors’ contributions support your cause, while our intuitive tools empower you to manage today’s needs and scale for future growth.
Unexpected costs of free
Platforms like Givebutter may seem free and appealing, but hidden costs can impact your donors’ generosity. Givebutter forms default to a 15% tip—paid to them, not your nonprofit—in addition to processing fees. This means less than 85% of your donors’ dollars may actually benefit your organization.
Here’s how tipping adds up:
- Raise $50k → Up to $7,500 could go to Givebutter
- Raise $100k → Givebutter could receive up to $15k
- Recurring donation at $50/month → Nearly $100/year in tips to Givebutter
Tipping fatigue can frustrate donors and negatively affect their giving experience.
These fees may even exceed the cost of a comprehensive DonorPerfect plan, which includes advanced tools like Constant Contact for email marketing. For instance, fees on $25,000 raised via Givebutter ($3,750) could more than cover an entire year of DonorPerfect.
With DonorPerfect you get:
- Flexible options – Donors can choose to cover the cost of small transaction fees, so your organization keeps more
- No tipping fees – More of every dollar goes directly to your mission
DonorPerfect vs. Givebutter
| Feature | DonorPerfect | Givebutter |
|---|---|---|
| Flexible reports | ||
| Advanced filtering | ||
| Custom fields | ||
| Custom calculations | ||
| Donor-managed recurring gifts | ||
| Nonprofit-managed user permissions | ||
| Personalized receipts & thank-yous | ||
| Donor covers processing fees | ||
| Tipping fees |
Expertly designed for nonprofit success
DonorPerfect provides the flexibility and insights you need to reach your fundraising goals faster. Customizable reports allow you to analyze data like average gift amount, total volunteer hours, and donor tenure, so you can make informed decisions.
Offer your donors a streamlined giving experience with online forms, accepting credit and debit cards, ACH bank transfers, PayPal, and Venmo.
Committed to you, not investors
As an employee-owned company, we prioritize your mission—not investor profits. Every decision we make is focused on you, as reflected in our unmatched 93% customer retention rate.
DonorPerfect is designed to let you fundraise your way, with our top-rated support team ready to assist by phone, email, or chat if you need us.
Comprehensive tools that deliver results
| Feature | DonorPerfect | Givebutter Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Reporting | 75+ pre-built reports | Limited selection of standard reports |
| Automated email marketing | Constant Contact included to send personalized messages to donors | Additional $900 for Constant Contact |
| Data filtering | Customizable filters for any data point (e.g., email campaign performance, gift history analysis) | Offered as an additional option to add limited phone support starting at Limited to transaction and demographic data |
| Data collection | Create custom fields on any object; collect any data through forms | Only demographic custom fields; not form-compatible |
| Data analysis | Pre-built and custom calculations to track donor trends and measure campaign results (e.g., calendar year to date, average gift, total volunteer hours) | Basic calculations only (e.g., total contributions) |
| User permissions | Complete control of individual permissions, security filters, and user groups | No control over user permissions |
| Recurring donations | self-management (e.g., cancel, upgrade, downgrade, change frequency) | Managed by Givebutter; donors must contact customer support for changes |
| Support & learning resources | Phone, email, and chat support; free webinars, e-books, and training resources | Email-only support; limited learning opportunities |
| Ownership structure | Employee-owned; customer-focused | Investor-backed; profits prioritized for shareholders |
DonorPerfect is the better fundraising CRM choice
DonorPerfect offers everything you need in one affordable solution, delivering tools and features Givebutter simply cannot match. Start keeping more of every donor dollar today.
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