Keela vs Givebutter
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Nonprofit CRMs (2026) and The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026). Last verified June 13, 2026.
The short answer
Givebutter ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #8) for Nonprofits managing donors and fundraising / Nonprofit development and operations teams choosing a platform to collect donations, manage donors, and run fundraising campaigns. Best free platform for campaigns and events.
At a glance
| Keela | Givebutter | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / The 11 Best Nonprofit CRMs (2026) | #3 / The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.8 | 8.7 |
| Best for | Integrated email marketing | Free-to-start giving, events, and peer-to-peer |
| Pricing | $$ ($149 to $649/mo) | $ (free platform, optional tip + processing) |
| HQ | Vancouver, Canada | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Founded | 2015 | 2016 |
Keela
A user-friendly CRM with excellent built-in email marketing and smart recommendations.
www.keela.coGivebutter
Best free platform for campaigns and events.
givebutter.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.