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.
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.
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.
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.


Free forever thanks to optional donor tips
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.
Backed by the Givebutter Guarantee
Professional plan is free
Premium requires custom quote
3.7% + $1.79
For paid tickets
2.9%
For paid tickets
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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.
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.



Free forever thanks to optional donor tips
For paid plans only
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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, and Trustpilot. 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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