Head-to-head · Donation Management
Givebutter vs GiveSmart
Givebutter leads on 1 check, GiveSmart on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreGivebutter · 8.7/10
- Free planonly Givebutter
- Free trialonly Givebutter
- Most featuresGivebutter · 1 of 5
Givebutter scores higher on our rubric for donation management: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Givebutter offers free plan; GiveSmart doesn't.
Givebutter is the better fit for small teams wanting affordable all-in-one fundraising. GiveSmart is the better fit for nonprofits combining fundraising with auctions and events.
- Givebutter fits best
Small teams wanting affordable all-in-one fundraising
- GiveSmart fits best
Nonprofits combining fundraising with auctions and events
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Side by side
| Feature | Givebutter 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | GiveSmart 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #5 in Donation Management | #7 in Donation Management |
| Best for | Small teams wanting affordable all-in-one fundraising | Nonprofits combining fundraising with auctions and events |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $29/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Integrations | 16 integrations | 20 integrations |
| Features Givebutter 1/5 · GiveSmart 0/5 | ||
| Online donations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Donor records | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Recurring donations | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Campaign tools | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile giving | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Processing fee | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Givebutter is a web-based fundraising and donor-management platform for nonprofits and other organizations. It combines customizable donation forms, fundraising pages, peer-to-peer campaigns, events, auctions, recurring donations, donor… Read the review → |
GiveSmart brings donation campaigns, donor management, and event fundraising together for nonprofits, schools, associations, and foundations. Its scope suits organizations that run auctions or ticketed events alongside online appeals and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Givebutter — where it wins
- Free plan covers forms, campaigns, events, auctions and CRM
- Supports recurring gifts, peer-to-peer campaigns and hybrid events
- Web, mobile, API access and integrations span major nonprofit tools
Where it doesn't
- Payment-processing charges depend on donor-tip settings
- Advanced workflows and reporting require the Plus plan
- Plus pricing varies by billing method and contact tier
GiveSmart — where it wins
- Combines online, recurring, and peer-to-peer fundraising with auctions and events
- Includes donor CRM, automated receipts, tax letters, and real-time reporting
- Offers 24/7 support, implementation support, and integrations with fundraising tools
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales, with both plan amounts undisclosed
- Its broad event and donor-management scope may exceed simpler donation needs
- Requires assessing fit across a wide set of fundraising and CRM workflows
- Givebutter8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
Affordable fundraising, CRM and engagement tools with a broad free plan.
Visit GivebutterFull verdict → - GiveSmart8.5/10 · Pricing on request
A fundraising suite for nonprofits that need donations, events, auctions, and donor CRM.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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