Givebutter review
Best free platform for campaigns and events.
Top 11 rank
#3 of 11
Score
8.7/9.4
Pricing
$ (free platform, optional tip + processing)
HQ
Washington, D.C., USA
Verdict
Givebutter is the pick for a campaign-first team on a budget, because donation pages, peer-to-peer, and events come free with the platform funded by an optional donor tip rather than a subscription.
What customers praise
Modern donation forms, native peer-to-peer and events, and a genuinely free platform make it easy to launch a campaign the same day.
What customers criticise
The tip-based model shifts cost to donors, and the CRM is lighter than dedicated databases for major-gift work.
Best for
Nonprofits that want a free-to-start platform covering donation pages, events, and peer-to-peer with an optional tip funding the tool.
At a glance
- Integrations: Mailchimp, Zapier, QuickBooks, Salesforce, Meta Pixel, Double the Donation
- Compliance: PCI DSS, SOC 2, GDPR
- Regions served: United States
- Typical onboarding: 3 days
- Free tier: yes
Red flags
Public risk signals as of July 2026: none. No material public risk signals as of 2026-07-22. See the full red-flag report.
Alternatives
See alternatives to Givebutter, or compare against the next-ranked entry: Givebutter vs Classy.
Where else this brand ranks
- The 11 Best Donor Management Software (2026) — #8
- The 11 Best Nonprofit CRMs (2026) — #11
- The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026) — #3
Source: Top 11 The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026), verified July 22, 2026 — no paid placement.