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Donorbox adds a platform fee to every donation. CoreCause has no tip prompt, and donors can cover the processing fees so 100% of every gift reaches you.

$0a monthDonors cover the processing fee at checkout, so 100% of every gift reaches you.

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What the donor pays

When the donor covers the fee, the ledger reads $0.00.

At checkout a donor can add the processing fee on top of their gift. When they do, the full amount they intended lands in your account.

The donation ledger shows the fee on every gift, so you can see exactly which ones cost you nothing.

The checkout option where a donor covers the processing fee
The donations ledger showing the fee charged on each gift

CoreCause vs Donorbox at a Glance

Side-by-side on the criteria that move the needle when a nonprofit decides where to host their donation page.

What mattersCoreCauseDonorbox
Donor tipping prompt at checkoutNone. Ever.No tip prompt, but a platform fee on every gift (per Donorbox model)
Pricing modelNo transaction fees, donors cover the fee. Turn it off for interchange-plus pricing. Texting fees apply.Free tier + paid plans. Refer to donorbox.org for current pricing structure.
Payment processingDonors can cover it, so 100% of each gift reaches you.Bundled per-transaction rate
Deposit speedNext business day on averageVaries by payout configuration
Designated funds & restricted givingUnlimited funds, donor-selectableSupported
Recurring giving + Automatic Card UpdaterBoth includedRecurring included; card updater varies by plan
Platform Fee Offset (donor covers fee)Yes, org sets it (optional or required)Different model (default-on tip prompt)
Contract lengthMonth-to-month, cancel anytimeMonth-to-month plans available

Donorbox details above are structural, its per-donation platform-fee model and free tier, based on Donorbox's own materials as of July 2026. Pricing changes, so verify current details on Donorbox's pricing page before deciding.

Last updated September 2026.

Customized Campaigns

Build branded donation pages tailored to each initiative. Set goals, tell your story, and track progress in real time.

Donor Management

Keep detailed donor records, track giving history, and build lasting relationships with your supporters.

Recurring Donations

Set up automatic monthly giving so donors can support your mission on autopilot with no extra effort required.

Texting Campaigns

Share campaigns and reach donors via text message. Perfect for events, galas, and engaging supporters wherever they are.

Automated Receipts

Every donor automatically receives a tax receipt the moment they give. No manual work required.

Debit / Credit / ACH

Accept debit, credit, and ACH with no extra setup.

Donate to Funds

Let donors direct gifts to specific funds or programs within your organization.

QR Codes & Payment Links

Generate QR codes and shareable links instantly for emails, flyers, social media, and in-person events.

PCI Compliant

Bank-level encryption on every transaction. Your donors' payment data is always protected.

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Book a 30-minute switch call. We will walk through migration, recurring donor handoff, and your new donation page.

Donors Cover The Fees

Donors cover the fees. You keep the whole gift.

CoreCause never prompts donors to tip the platform. It only offers them the option to cover the processing fee at checkout.

STEP ONE
1
A donor gives
Every online donation carries a processing fee, the cost of moving money securely.
STEP TWO
2
They cover it
At checkout, CoreCause asks if they would like to cover that fee. Most donors happily opt in.
100% TO YOUR CAUSE
STEP THREE
3
You keep 100%
When a donor covers the fee, the full amount they gave reaches your cause.

Processing fees apply to every donation. CoreCause lets donors cover them at checkout, and your organization decides how that is offered.

Comparing your options? Read How to Choose a Donation Platform for Your Nonprofit.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

For nonprofits looking past Donorbox's per-donation platform fee, CoreCause is an alternative with no monthly fee and no donor tip prompt, where donors can cover the processing fee so 100% of the gift reaches you. Other Donorbox alternatives include Givebutter, Classy (now GoFundMe Pro), and, for churches, Tithely; CoreCause charges no platform fee on top of processing.
Two main reasons: the defaulted-on donor tip prompt at checkout, and the per-donation platform percentage that adds up fast at higher volume.
CoreCause never prompts donors to tip the platform. Donors can cover the processing fees at checkout, so 100% of every gift reaches you.
No. Donors are never asked to tip the platform. Orgs can optionally enable Platform Fee Offset so the donor covers the processing fee, and it is never framed as a tip.
Yes. We help migrate recurring donors during onboarding, based on what Donorbox lets you export. We time the cutover so no donor is charged by both platforms.
Yes. CoreCause supports unlimited designated funds out of the box. Donors can give to a specific program or fund, or split across several in one transaction.
Most nonprofits move in two to five business days. Once underwriting clears, you set up your donation page and send recurring donors the new link.

What Changes the Day You Leave Donorbox

No donor tipping. Ever.Your donors never get prompted to add a percentage on top of their gift to cover platform costs. Their full donation goes to programs and services. Givebutter's tip prompt and Donorbox's platform fees both quietly redirect donor dollars away from your nonprofit.
Donors can cover the fees.At checkout, donors can choose to cover the processing fee, so 100% of their gift reaches your programs. It covers the real processing cost, and it is never a tip prompt.
Automatic Card Updater.When a recurring supporter's card expires or gets replaced, CoreCause refreshes it through the card networks automatically. Most platforms make you chase them to re-enter their card. We do not.
Next-business-day payouts.Donations clear to your account by the next business day. Many donation platforms take several days to deposit, and some payout services take even longer.
Real human support.Email within one business hour. Real phone support. Real account managers. Not a chatbot that loops you back to a help article when something breaks during a campaign.
No contracts. Cancel anytime.Month-to-month with no long-term contract. Explore the platform before you commit, and cancel anytime from your settings.

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Compare the other options

Classy alternativeNo monthly fee for small and mid-size Givebutter alternativeNo donor tip prompt Tithe.ly alternativeGiving without a full ChMS

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