Return on Investment
Go-Live Time
1 day or less
1 month or less
With Givebutter, there are no subscriptions, contracts, penalties, or hidden fees—ever. Givebutter is free thanks to Optional Tips from donors. If you'd prefer to hide Tips, a small Platform Fee of 1–5% applies instead. Here's a breakdown:
All transactions include standard Processing Fees of 2.9% + 30¢ for all payment methods except ACH, which offers a reduced rate of 1.9% + 30¢ per transaction.
Did you know? More than 95% of donors on Givebutter cover fees when asked, resulting in an average campaign fee of less than 1%.
Return on Investment
Go-Live Time
1 day or less
1 month or less
Donors CAN'T cover fees
GoFundMe hides credit card fees from donors and asks them for tips as high as 15% to support their platform, which they make quite difficult to opt out of. Donors CAN'T cover fees.
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