Givebutter
8.2#1 in fundraising event softwareFrom $29 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitGivebutter vs Swell Fundraising
Swell Fundraising
6.8#19 in nonprofit fundraising softwareAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Givebutter | Swell Fundraising |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | Givebutter’s about page says its story began in 2016 when its founders helped a nonprofit raise money for a food truck. | Swell says its first event, then using the name Smart Party, took place in 2012. |
| Purpose | Givebutter brings together fundraising, donor management, and supporter engagement tools for nonprofits. | Swell provides event-driven fundraising software for nonprofits, including event management and online campaigns. |
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
Swell Fundraising plans
- No SubscriptionPriced on request
- Base LicensePriced on request
- Custom proposalsPriced on request
- Swell NextPriced on request
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 Swell Fundraising if…
It is for nonprofit organizations running events or online campaigns, subject to the 501(c)(3) eligibility confirmation. Teams using event registration and peer fundraising may find its linked ticketing and page creation relevant.