Looking for a Givebutter Alternative?
Givebutter looks free because its cost shows up as a donor tip prompt at checkout. With CoreCause there is no donor tip prompt, and donors can cover the processing fees, so 100% of every gift reaches your nonprofit.
CoreCause vs Givebutter at a Glance
Side-by-side on the model differences that actually affect your donors and your finance team.
Givebutter details above are structural, its free-to-the-org model funded by donor tips, based on Givebutter's own materials as of July 2026. Pricing changes, so verify current details on Givebutter's pricing page before deciding.
Last updated July 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.
When Givebutter is the better choice
Givebutter is genuinely free for your organization to use, and its all-in-one events, forms, and CRM tooling is strong for volunteer-run and grassroots campaigns. If free upfront software matters most and you are comfortable with donors seeing a tip prompt that funds the platform, Givebutter is hard to beat on cost. CoreCause makes more sense when you do not want your donors prompted to tip a platform, and you would rather pay a flat plan so 100% of each gift reaches your cause.
Ready to Switch From Givebutter?
Book a 30-minute switch call. We will walk through donor migration, your new donation page, and the tip-prompt-free checkout experience.
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.
Processing fees apply to every donation. CoreCause simply gives donors the option to cover them, and it is always their choice, never forced or pre-checked.
Comparing your options? Read How to Choose a Donation Platform for Your Nonprofit.
Frequently asked questions
What Changes the Day You Leave Givebutter
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 funds itself with a default-on donor tip prompt that quietly redirects 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.