GiveSmart reviews highlight its ability to help you run fundraisers, events, and auctions. Givebutter does all of this and more in an all-in-one fundraising platform that includes thoughtful features to enhance the supporter experience—like countdowns, in-person payments, automated bids, and scan-to-donate. Plus, it’s all free.
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GiveSmart transaction fees are in line with the market, but its monthly pricing is kept under wraps. There’s no secret that Givebutter is free to use, and will stay that way forever—no subscriptions, add-ons, or hidden fees. Just all of the tools you need, right at your fingertips.
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9588% of donors
9588% of donors
3% Fundraising Page
5% Event or Auction
How is Givebutter free?
When you compare Givebutter vs GiveSmart on customer support, Givebutter leads the way. Both platforms offer a range of helpful support options, but only one secures the highest rankings for best support on G2.
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Givebutter’s editorial staff aims to bring you the most transparent and objective comparisons possible. We sourced these comparison metrics directly from fundraising platform websites and third-party review sites like G2, Capterra, Trustpilot, and more. Score data gathered on September 2023.
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Givebutter is the most-loved nonprofit fundraising platform
We’re proud to say that that we’re the most-reviewed and highest-rated nonprofit software company on G2, the largest independent software review site. Givebutter is ranked as the #1 software for fundraising, donor management, and auctions based on user satisfaction ratings.