Givebutter
8.2#1 in fundraising event softwareFrom $29 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGivebutter vs GiveSmart
What both publish
| Fact | Givebutter | GiveSmart |
|---|---|---|
| API | A free public API lets developers create keys, inspect usage, and build custom integrations and automations. | GiveSmart Fundraise API v2 requires an account, an API token from the developer dashboard and use of its API documentation. |
| Auctions | The service includes online silent-auction tools for nonprofit campaigns. | Mobile bidding supports silent or live auctions, max bids, outbid notifications, item management, and self-checkout. |
| Events | Givebutter supports virtual, in-person and hybrid events with ticket sales. | Ticketing and guest management include seating and group management, contactless check-in, guest communication, and tax receipts. |
| Founded | 2016 | LinkedIn lists the Gesture organization, now GiveSmart, as founded in 2011. |
| Integrations | Givebutter lists native integrations and Zapier connectivity to more than 1,000 third-party applications. | Officially listed connections include Salesforce, Google Analytics, YouTube and Vimeo, plus report exporting. |
| Praise: support | Reviewers frequently describe customer support as responsive, helpful and available quickly through chat or email. | TrustRadius reviewers gave usability and support scores of 10 and praised access to real people, articles and videos. |
| Purpose | Givebutter brings together fundraising, donor management, and supporter engagement tools for nonprofits. | GiveSmart provides fundraising and donor management tools for nonprofits, schools, and associations. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 3.4 out of 5 from 122 ratings. | GiveSmart Fundraise is rated 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.7 out of 5 from 2,252 reviews. | 4.5 out of 5 from 158 reviews. |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.8 out of 5 from 871 reviews. | 4.5 out of 5 from 211 reviews. |
Givebutter plans
- Free foreverFree
- Givebutter Plus$29 a month
- GivebutterFree
- Givebutter Plus — up to 250 contacts$29 a month
- Givebutter Plus — up to 1,000 contacts$79 a month
- Givebutter Plus — up to 2,500 contacts$129 a month
GiveSmart plans
- Pay-As-You-GoFree
- Listed starting price$3,000 a year
- Annual Fee Subscription—
Pick Givebutter if…
Givebutter suits nonprofits that want fundraising tools and donor records in one service. Organizations can use the free CRM or consider Plus if they need its additional workflow, reporting, and communication features.
Pick GiveSmart if…
GiveSmart suits nonprofits, schools, and associations running fundraising campaigns, auctions, ticketed events, or virtual and hybrid fundraisers. It may fit organizations seeking donor management and campaign reporting alongside fundraising tools.