BetterWorld
BetterWorld: A web-based fundraising suite with a free plan and paid options for lower fees and added support. Ranked #13 of 48 in Nonprofit Fundraising Software by our editors (8.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for organizations needing free event and auction tools.
At a glance
- Editor score8.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forOrganizations needing free event and auction tools
- Free planYes
- Paid from$1,550/yr
- Peer-to-peer fundraisingYes
- Founded2013
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan includes all fundraising tools and unlimited campaigns and teammates
- Supports events, auctions, recurring giving and peer-to-peer fundraising
- Offers Salesforce and Blackbaud integrations and multiple payment options
Where it doesn't
- The free plan still has payment-processing charges
- Partner starts at $1,550 per year, billed annually
- Available on web only
Our verdict on BetterWorld
BetterWorld brings donations, events, auctions and other fundraising formats into one web-based platform. Nonprofits and mission-driven organizations can use it for donation forms, recurring giving, peer-to-peer campaigns, ticketing, crowdfunding and donor management, with reporting and campaign tracking alongside them. Its broad mix suits organizations that want several fundraising tools in one system, particularly those running events or auctions. It is less suited to teams that need a non-web platform or want to avoid transaction-related costs on a free subscription.
The plan structure gives organizations a choice between no subscription fee and paid arrangements. Free costs $0 and includes all fundraising tools, unlimited campaigns and teammates, donor management, integrations, and real-time reporting and insights; payment-processing charges still apply. Flex also has no subscription fee, but charges a 2.2%-5% platform fee and lets organizations control how fees appear to donors. Partner costs $1,550 per year, billed annually, and adds a 1.25% platform fee, automatic payouts and priority support. Keystone costs $5,950 per year, billed annually, with a 1% platform fee, concierge support for one event annually, CRM Integration Plus, an annual strategic review and 10,000 SMS credits. Organizations should compare platform fees and payment-processing costs, not just subscription prices.
Events and auctions are a notable strength: the feature set covers event pages, ticketing, tables and check-in, as well as online and live auctions. Other options include a-thons, paddle raises, raffles and impact giving. Donor records, attribution, automated receipts and reporting connect fundraising activity with donor tracking. Salesforce and Blackbaud integrations, plus credit card, ACH, PayPal, Venmo and DAFpay options, help accommodate different workflows. BetterWorld is a strong fit for organizations that want varied campaign formats and can work on the web; teams needing another platform environment or a simpler cost structure should consider alternatives.
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BetterWorld fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $1,550/yr |
| Donation forms | Yes |
| Recurring donations | Yes |
| Peer-to-peer fundraising | Yes |
| Event fundraising | Yes |
| Campaign reporting | Advanced |
| Payment processing | Separate |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Salesforce, Blackbaud, Stripe, PayPal, Venmo, DAFpay |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | betterworld.org |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
BetterWorld integrations
BetterWorld lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Salesforce
- Blackbaud
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Venmo
- DAFpay
Alternatives to BetterWorld
- ZeffyA broad free toolkit for donations, events, campaigns, and donor records.9.4
- GivebutterBroad free fundraising and donor-management tools, with paid upgrades for automation and reporting.9.2
- GoFundMe ProA broad nonprofit fundraising platform with free access and paid custom options.9.0
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BetterWorld is ranked in 8 of our directories; the 6 strongest besides Nonprofit Fundraising Software.
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