
While both Anedot and Givebutter offer customers access to free customizable donation forms, marketing and engagement tools, and a variety of payment processing options, Givebutter is packed with a lot more fundraising tools—such as robust auction and event management software, additional payment processing options, and a built-in CRM with custom filtering and segmenting.


Free forever thanks to optional donor tips

Both platforms offer free access to fundraising tools with no monthly fees, but Givebutter includes more donor management and engagement tools at no cost.
Plus, When you enable optional donor tips, your nonprofit pays $0 in platform and processing fees, thanks to the Givebutter Guarantee. If you’d rather disable tips, a flat 3% platform fee applies plus standard processing, with 92% of donors covering both when asked!


Backed by the Givebutter Guarantee
$0
Payment processing fees vary depending on your organization’s 501(c)3 status
0%
Up to
4.0% + 30¢
Donors can only cover a percentage of total fees
Depends on CRM integration
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92% of donors
How is Givebutter free?
Thanks to optional donor tips, Givebutter’s core fundraising features are free for all nonprofits. When tips are enabled, you pay $0—backed by the Givebutter Guarantee. Prefer to hide tips? Disable them and pay a flat 3% platform fee plus standard processing fees. For more advanced tools, Givebutter Plus starts at $29/month.

Reviews note that Anedot’s customer service is quick and efficient when it comes to helping customers tackle software issues. Comparatively, Givebutter offers a lot more resources like free live chat support, webinars, and product training. For nonprofits that want to make the most out of the platform and take their fundraising to new heights, a Givebutter education can’t be beat.



Free forever thanks to optional donor tips
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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 leads the pack in user satisfaction
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.
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