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EveryAction vs Givebutter

EveryAction logo

EveryAction

Nonprofits

Integrated CRM and digital marketing for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Givebutter logo

Givebutter

Nonprofits

Free nonprofit fundraising with donor management and campaign tools

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Givebutter has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: EveryAction now sold as part of Bonterra rather than as EveryAction; everyaction.com redirects to bonterratech.com; Givebutter free tier includes 3% platform fee when donor tips are disabled
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EveryAction and Givebutter actually diverge.

Attributes where EveryAction and Givebutter differ
AttributeEveryActionGivebutter
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Mobile-responsiveWeb
Founded2007Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofits).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in EveryAction

  • Donor management
  • Email campaigns
  • Digital marketing
  • Multi-channel engagement
  • Reporting
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Salesforce

Only in Givebutter

Nothing recorded that EveryAction does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

EveryAction

  • Business operationsnot Givebutter
  • Productivitynot Givebutter
  • Automationnot Givebutter

Givebutter

  • Launching donation pages where donors cover feesnot EveryAction
  • Managing peer-to-peer and event fundraising togethernot EveryAction
  • Automating donor thank-you workflows and tasksnot EveryAction
  • Accepting donations across Venmo, PayPal, cards, ACHnot EveryAction

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

EveryAction

  • Now sold as part of Bonterra rather than as EveryAction; everyaction.com redirects to bonterratech.com
  • Pricing is not published

Givebutter

  • Free tier includes 3% platform fee when donor tips are disabled
  • Plus pricing varies by contact volume: up to $129/month for 2,500+ contacts

Pricing, plan by plan

EveryAction

On request
  • Professional$90/month
    • Donor management
    • Email campaigns
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Advanced integrations
    • Custom reporting
    • Dedicated support

Givebutter

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Donation forms
    • Fundraising pages
    • Donor CRM
  • Givebutter Plus$29/month
    • For 250 or fewer contacts: $29/month or $348/year
    • Automated workflows
    • Task management

Which should you pick?

Choose EveryAction if

  • You need donor management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile-responsive.
  • You also want email campaigns.
EveryAction review

Choose Givebutter if

  • You want to start without paying.
Givebutter review

Questions people ask

Is EveryAction or Givebutter better?
Neither clearly leads. EveryAction starts at On request and Givebutter at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EveryAction or Givebutter?
Givebutter has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for EveryAction and Free for Givebutter.
Does EveryAction or Givebutter run on more platforms?
EveryAction runs on Web, Mobile-responsive. Givebutter runs on Web.
Can I use Givebutter for free?
Yes. Givebutter has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. EveryAction starts at On request.
What is EveryAction best used for?
EveryAction is most often used for business operations, productivity, automation. Of those, business operations and productivity are not what Givebutter is typically brought in for.
What can EveryAction do that Givebutter cannot?
EveryAction covers Donor management, Email campaigns, Digital marketing, Multi-channel engagement.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Givebutter: How much does Givebutter cost?

Givebutter's core platform is free to use. The optional Givebutter Plus upgrade starts at $29 per month for nonprofits with 250 or fewer contacts, scaling to $129 per month for 2,500+ contacts.

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Givebutter: How does Givebutter stay free?

Givebutter remains free when nonprofits enable optional donor tips. Donors can choose to tip when donating, and Givebutter covers any uncovered transaction costs through the Givebutter Guarantee. Without tips enabled, a 3% platform fee applies plus standard processor fees.

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Givebutter: Can I cancel Givebutter Plus anytime?

Yes, Givebutter Plus subscriptions can be cancelled anytime; cancellation takes effect at the end of the billing period. A 30-day Plus trial is available.

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