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GoFundMe’s main platform is built for quick, one-time fundraisers and doesn’t include donor management or event tools. GoFundMe Pro (formerly Classy) adds those capabilities, but pricing isn’t listed publicly. Givebutter offers an all-in-one solution—fundraising, CRM, and engagement tools—free from day one.

GoFundMe
Ease of use
Ease of setup
Quality of support
Donation forms
Embeddable forms & donate buttons
Custom branding
Custom donation amounts & labels
Custom fields
Donation dedications
Fund designations
Matching gifts
Giving hub
Fundraising pages
Personalized pages
Public donor messages
Peer-to-peer fundraising
Team fundraising
Leaderboards
Goal bar
Countdown
Fundraising events
Virtual, in-person, & hybrid events
Unlimited ticket types & quantities
Ticket scanning & check-in
In-person payments
Livestream
Live display
Automatic event reminders
Auctions
Mobile bidding
Automated bidding
Bid notifications
QR codes for auction items
Self-service registration & checkout
Auto-charge winners
Payment requests & reminders
Donor management & CRM
Unlimited contacts
Detailed contact profiles
Donor activity tracking & history
Custom donor segments & filters
Self-service importing & migration
Reports & analytics
End-of-year reports
Nonprofit marketing & engagement
Automatic receipts
Outbound email blasts
Merge fields
Custom domains for emails
Peer-to-peer texting
Text-to-donate
Scan-to-donate
Message analytics & ROI
Social sharing
Payment processing
Major debit/credit card donations
Venmo donations
PayPal donations
Apple Pay & Google Pay donations
Donor-advised fund donations
ACH donations
Optional mail a check
Recurring donations
Record offline donations
Import transactions
Automated payouts
Payout reconciliation reports
Support
Live chat support
Email support
Help center
Live workshops & product training
Live fundraising webinars
Price
Platform fee
Payment processor fee
Can donors cover fees?
Users
9.4
9.4
9.5
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
$0
Always transparent
Free forever thanks to optional donor tips
0%
2.9% + 30¢
Unlimited
Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available upon request through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Available through GoFundMe Pro

Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan
Pay less

See how Givebutter stacks up to GoFundMe fees & tips

GoFundMe’s main platform is free to start but relies on donor tips and standard processing fees; organizers can’t disable tipping or let donors cover fees. GoFundMe Pro offers more flexibility but only through custom-priced plans. Givebutter combines both—transparent pricing and full control over fees.

GoFundMe
Ease of use
Ease of setup
Quality of support
Donation forms
Embeddable forms & donate buttons
Custom branding
Custom donation amounts & labels
Custom fields
Donation dedications
Fund designations
Matching gifts
Giving hub
Fundraising pages
Personalized pages
Public donor messages
Peer-to-peer fundraising
Team fundraising
Leaderboards
Goal bar
Countdown
Fundraising events
Virtual, in-person, & hybrid events
Unlimited ticket types & quantities
Ticket scanning & check-in
Card reader for in-person payments
Livestream
Live display
Automatic event reminders
Auctions
Mobile bidding
Automated bidding
Bid notifications
QR codes for auction items
Self-service registration & checkout
Auto-charge winners
Payment requests & reminders
Donor management & CRM
Unlimited contacts
Detailed contact profiles
Donor activity tracking & history
Custom donor segments & filters
Self-service importing & migration
Reports & analytics
End-of-year reports
Nonprofit marketing & engagement
Automatic receipts
Outbound email blasts
Outbound text blasts
Merge fields
Custom domains for emails
Peer-to-peer texting
Text-to-donate
Scan-to-donate
Message analytics & ROI
Social sharing
Payment processing
Major debit/credit card donations
Venmo donations
PayPal donations
Apple Pay & Google Pay donations
Donor-advised fund donations
ACH donations
Optional mail a check
Recurring donations
Record offline donations
Import transactions
Automated payouts
Payout reconciliation reports
Support
Live chat support
Email support
Help center
Live workshops & product training
Live fundraising webinars
Price
Platform fee
Payment processor fee
Can donors cover fees?
Users
9.4
9.4
9.5
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
$0
Fee-free fundraising
Backed by the Givebutter Guarantee
0%
0%
Unlimited
Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan

$0 to custom pricing

Free to start on the main platform
Paid nonprofit plans available through GoFundMe Pro

0%

2.9% + 30¢
GoFundMe Pro fees vary by plan

Only for GoFundMe Pro plans

Unlimited

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.

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Compare GoFundMe reviews to Givebutter

GoFundMe’s main platform offers self-serve resources, while GoFundMe Pro provides dedicated account management for nonprofits. Givebutter earns higher customer satisfaction ratings on G2 for its responsive support, live trainings, and educational resources.

GoFundMe
Ease of use
Ease of setup
Quality of support
Donation forms
Embeddable forms & donate buttons
Custom branding
Custom donation amounts & labels
Custom fields
Donation dedications
Fund designations
Matching gifts
Giving hub
Fundraising pages
Personalized pages
Public donor messages
Peer-to-peer fundraising
Team fundraising
Leaderboards
Goal bar
Countdown
Fundraising events
Virtual, in-person, & hybrid events
Unlimited ticket types & quantities
Ticket scanning & check-in
Card reader for in-person payments
Livestream
Live display
Automatic event reminders
Auctions
Mobile bidding
Automated bidding
Bid notifications
QR codes for auction items
Self-service registration & checkout
Auto-charge winners
Payment requests & reminders
Donor management & CRM
Unlimited contacts
Detailed contact profiles
Donor activity tracking & history
Custom donor segments & filters
Self-service importing & migration
Reports & analytics
End-of-year reports
Nonprofit marketing & engagement
Automatic receipts
Outbound email blasts
Outbound text blasts
Merge fields
Custom domains for emails
Peer-to-peer texting
Text-to-donate
Scan-to-donate
Message analytics & ROI
Social sharing
Payment processing
Major debit/credit card donations
Venmo donations
PayPal donations
Apple Pay & Google Pay donations
Donor-advised fund donations
ACH donations
Optional mail a check
Recurring donations
Record offline donations
Import transactions
Automated payouts
Payout reconciliation reports
Support
Live chat support
Email support
Help center
Live workshops & product training
Live fundraising webinars
Price
Platform fee
Payment processor fee
Can donors cover fees?
Users
9.4
9.4
9.5
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
Offered completely in free plan
$0
Always transparent
Free forever thanks to optional donor tips
0%
2.9% + 30¢
Unlimited
7.9
8
6.7
Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan

Hear from real nonprofits that chose Givebutter over GoFundMe

Givebutter is the easiest way to crowdfund. It was so easy to get up and running. It was a no-brainer for our nonprofit which seems to move slowly to adapt new technologies. Big win for us and our council that was fundraising on our behalf. Using GiveButter allows for easy sharing, easy donation processing, and tracking. What a win!
Nicole Eubanks
Sr. Development Director, Fundraising Strategy, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Methodology

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 October 2025.

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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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