Neon CRM 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 #4) 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
| Neon CRM | Givebutter | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Nonprofit CRMs (2026) | #3 / The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Best for | Unified fundraising and marketing | Free-to-start giving, events, and peer-to-peer |
| Pricing | $$ ($99 to $399/mo) | $ (free platform, optional tip + processing) |
| HQ | Chicago, USA | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Founded | 2004 | 2016 |
Neon CRM
A strong all-in-one choice for managing fundraising, events, and marketing in one place.
www.neoncrm.comGivebutter
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.