Givebutter vs CharityEngine

Givebutter9.2Visit CharityEngine8.8Visit

Higher score Givebutter #2 in Nonprofit Fundraising Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Givebutter

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CharityEngine #5 in Nonprofit Fundraising Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit CharityEngine

• Givebutter fits best

  Nonprofits needing broad free fundraising tools

• CharityEngine fits best

  Mid-market and enterprise fundraising teams

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Side by side

Feature	Givebutter 9.2/10 Visit ↗	CharityEngine 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#2 in Nonprofit Fundraising Software	#5 in Nonprofit Fundraising Software
Best for	Nonprofits needing broad free fundraising tools	Mid-market and enterprise fundraising teams
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$29/mo	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Integrations	16 integrations	7,000+ integrations
Features Givebutter 4/4 · CharityEngine 0/4
Donation forms	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Recurring donations	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Peer-to-peer fundraising	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Event fundraising	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Campaign reporting	Advanced	Not checked yet
Payment processing	Separate	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan combines donation forms, events, auctions, CRM, and engagement. Supports recurring gifts, peer-to-peer campaigns, and hybrid events. Integrates with tools including Salesforce, QuickBooks Online, and Mailchimp.	Combines donor records, donation forms, campaigns, and recurring giving. Supports events, auctions, peer-to-peer fundraising, and volunteer scheduling. Offers advanced reporting, APIs, and connections to 7,000 integrations.
Cons	Payment-processing charges depend on donor-tip settings. Advanced workflows and custom reports require Givebutter Plus. Plus pricing varies by billing frequency and contact tier.	Pricing requires contacting sales, adding a step to budget comparisons. Its broad scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking only donation forms. Seven package options require comparing capabilities to find the right fit.
Our verdict	Givebutter brings donation forms, fundraising pages, events, auctions, peer-to-peer campaigns, donor management, and communications into one web-based platform. It is aimed at nonprofits and other organizations that want to run campaigns… Read the review →	CharityEngine brings donor relationship management and fundraising tools together for nonprofits coordinating donations, campaigns, events, and communications. It is suited to mid-market and enterprise fundraising teams that want supporter… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Givebutter — where it wins

  • Free plan combines donation forms, events, auctions, CRM, and engagement.
  • Supports recurring gifts, peer-to-peer campaigns, and hybrid events.
  • Integrates with tools including Salesforce, QuickBooks Online, and Mailchimp.

  Where it doesn't

  • Payment-processing charges depend on donor-tip settings.
  • Advanced workflows and custom reports require Givebutter Plus.
  • Plus pricing varies by billing frequency and contact tier.

• CharityEngine — where it wins

  • Combines donor records, donation forms, campaigns, and recurring giving.
  • Supports events, auctions, peer-to-peer fundraising, and volunteer scheduling.
  • Offers advanced reporting, APIs, and connections to 7,000 integrations.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales, adding a step to budget comparisons.
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking only donation forms.
  • Seven package options require comparing capabilities to find the right fit.

• Givebutter9.2/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  Broad free fundraising and donor-management tools, with paid upgrades for automation and reporting.

  Visit GivebutterFull verdict →
• CharityEngine8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad fundraising and CRM suite for organizations with varied giving and engagement needs.

  Visit CharityEngineFull verdict →