Givebutter vs Kickstarter
See for yourself why Givebutter is a better way to give
Givebutter
Givebutter pricing
2.9% + 30¢
+$0/month
With Givebutter, there are no subscriptions, contracts, penalties, or hidden fees—ever. Givebutter is free thanks to Optional Tips from donors. If you'd prefer to hide Tips, a small Platform Fee of 1–5% applies instead. Here's a breakdown:
- Donation Forms - 0% with Tips | 1% without Tips
- Fundraising Pages - 0% with Tips | 3% without Tips
- Events - 0% with Tips | 5% without Tips
All transactions include standard Processing Fees of 2.9% + 30¢ for all payment methods except ACH, which offers a reduced rate of 1.9% + 30¢ per transaction.
Did you know? More than 95% of donors on Givebutter cover fees when asked, resulting in an average campaign fee of less than 1%.
vs
Kickstarter
Kickstarter
pricing
8% + 20¢
Pledges under $10 have a discounted micropledge fee of 5% + $0.05 per pledge
Kickstarter does not list transparent platform fees on its fundraising pages or show backers its fees during the check-out process. Kickstarter’s fees are some of the highest fundraising fees and have some of the lowest performance rates in the industry at a 56% success rate (and you only keep your funds if you hit your goal). Plus, there is no tip option on Kickstarter and gifts cannot be tax-deductible.
Methodology
Our editorial team sources comparison metrics directly from sites like G2, Capterra, Trustpilot, BBB, InHerSight, Comparably, Glassdoor, and more. Score data gathered on July 1 2022.
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We bring together everything you need to successfully raise funds, track progress, and engage your supporters. Completely free.
Givebutter is the leader in
online fundraising
According to G2, Givebutter is the leading Fundraising Software in all of the following categories:
- Quality of Support
- Ease of Use
- Ease of Setup
- Likelihood to Recommend
Givebutter is a better way to give
