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Givebutter vs Eventbrite

Unlike Eventbrite, Givebutter is designed for more than just events. You can manage donations, host events and auctions, and deepen donor engagement with CRM capabilities, without paying Eventbrite’s ticketing fees.

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

3 reasons nonprofits choose Givebutter over Eventbrite

Raise more

Without native donation forms, nonprofits often rely on free tickets as a workaround to collect gifts on Eventbrite. Givebutter includes built-in donation forms and a full suite of fundraising tools.

Pay less

Eventbrite nonprofit pricing includes 50% off Pro plans after verification, but ticketing fees still apply. Givebutter includes all core event and fundraising features without requiring a paid upgrade.

Give better

Reviews highlight Eventbrite’s Help Center and email support, with live chat typically tied to higher-tier plans. Givebutter provides 24/7 live chat and email support to all users.

Raise more

Givebutter goes beyond events

Eventbrite helps you run events. Givebutter helps you grow your mission with customizable fundraising pages, auctions, and donor engagement tools all in one nonprofit-first solution.

Eventbrite
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
Pay less

How does Eventbrite pricing stack up to Givebutter?

For paid tickets, Eventbrite charges a service fee plus payment processing fees, while free events have no ticketing fees. Givebutter charges $0 platform or processing fees on all core features when optional donor tips are enabled.

Eventbrite
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

Professional plan is free
Premium requires custom quote

3.7% + $1.79
For paid tickets

2.9%
For paid tickets

Not listed publicly

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.

Give better

How Eventbrite reviews compare on support

Eventbrite’s support team and Help Center focus on ticketing, refunds, and event logistics for general organizers. Givebutter’s support is built specifically for nonprofit fundraising, with 24/7 live chat and educational webinars tailored to fundraising teams.

Eventbrite
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
9.0
8.9
8.5
Offered for paid plans only
Offered partially in free plan
Not offered at all
Offered completely in free plan

For paid plans only

Hear from a real nonprofit that switched from Eventbrite to Givebutter

Prior to Givebutter, we used Eventbrite to sell tickets, then Give Lively to secure sponsorships and pledges, then Greater Giving to manage our silent auction. It was a relief to find Givebutter to help us eliminate these extra platforms, processes, and associated fees!
Olivia V.
Development and Marketing Associate, Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center
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 Trustpilot. Score data gathered in January 2026.

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Don’t settle for less

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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