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Givebutter vs DonorPerfect

DonorPerfect is a long-standing donor database platform, while Givebutter is a modern, all-in-one fundraising platform designed to replace multiple tools. Both are widely used by nonprofits, but Givebutter stands out with transparent pricing and more five-star reviews.

We know every nonprofit’s situation is unique, so we’ve compiled all the information you need to compare Givebutter to DonorPerfect and choose the best fundraising platform for your organization. Comparison data last updated in January 2026.

3 reasons nonprofits choose Givebutter over DonorPerfect

Raise more

While nonprofits can find essential fundraising tools on both platforms, Givebutter offers built-in event management, auctions, and engagement features without requiring paid add-ons.

Pay less

Givebutter’s core fundraising features are free to use, with transparent pricing and optional upgrades through Givebutter Plus. DonorPerfect pricing isn’t publicly listed online.

Give better

DonorPerfect earns solid support ratings, but Givebutter scores higher for ease of use, setup, and overall support quality, with access to support resources included.

Raise more

See how DonorPerfect’s features compare to Givebutter

While both platforms support fundraising, events, and donor engagement, Givebutter offers additional tools like live display, automated payouts, and built-in event automation to help teams streamline their work without add-ons.

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

What is DonorPerfect’s pricing?

DonorPerfect’s costs are only available upon request, which makes it harder to compare with other fundraising software. Givebutter is free to use with upfront pricing and no hidden fees.

DonorPerfect
Price
Platform fee
Payment processor fee
Can donors cover fees?
Users
$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

Not listed publicly

Must reach out for a custom quote

Not listed publicly

Not listed publicly

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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See how DonorPerfect’s support is structured

DonorPerfect reviews are generally positive, but access to phone and email support depends on your plan. With Givebutter, chat and email support (as well as live webinars and office hours) are available to all nonprofits at no cost.

DonorPerfect
Ease of use
Ease of setup
Quality of support
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
9.2
9.2
9.4
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
8.2
8.2
9.2
Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan

Hear from a real nonprofit that switched from DonorPerfect to Givebutter

[DonorPerfect] was not user-friendly at all, and the UX was worse. Givebutter is easy to use and understand, and if you don't understand, someone is available to help you! We also save so much money compared to our previous platform.
Langley M.
Social Media Coordinator, Patriot at Home
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, and Reddit. Score data gathered in January 2026.

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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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