Software · head to head
Facebook Fundraisers vs GiveWP
The short version
- Only Facebook Fundraisers has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Facebook Fundraisers no donor email collection unless donor explicitly opts in, limiting donor stewardship and relationship-building; GiveWP recurring donations and fee recovery only available in Pro and Elite tiers; Essentials tier ($199/year) limited to one-time donations
- They diverge on capability: Facebook Fundraisers covers Campaign creation, GiveWP covers Donation forms.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Facebook Fundraisers and GiveWP actually diverge.
| Attribute | Facebook Fundraisers | GiveWP |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $199/year |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | WordPress plugin (self-hosted on WordPress sites) |
| Founded | 2004 | 2012 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Facebook Fundraisers
- Campaign creation
- Donation collection
- Social sharing
- Donation tracking
- Team fundraising
- Facebook Pages
- Messenger
Only in GiveWP
- Donation forms
- Recurring donations
- Donor management
- Fundraising campaigns
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Mailchimp
- Zapier
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Facebook Fundraisers
- Business operationsnot GiveWP
- Productivitynot GiveWP
- Automationnot GiveWP
GiveWP
- WordPress-hosted nonprofits managing donors with self-hosted data (no third-party donor database)not Facebook Fundraisers
- Organisations needing text-to-give and multi-gateway payment processing (Stripe, PayPal, Square, Apple Pay, Google Pay)not Facebook Fundraisers
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Facebook Fundraisers
- No donor email collection unless donor explicitly opts in, limiting donor stewardship and relationship-building
- Slow payouts of 15-45 days for enrolled nonprofits, up to 90 days for unenrolled organizations
- No recurring giving option after discontinuation in 2023, limiting lifetime donor value
- Limited customization and branding control compared to dedicated fundraising platforms
- Not available in European Economic Area countries as of July 1, 2024
GiveWP
- Recurring donations and fee recovery only available in Pro and Elite tiers; Essentials tier ($199/year) limited to one-time donations
- Email marketing integrations (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Salesforce) require Pro tier or higher
- Peer-to-peer fundraising only available in Elite tier ($599/year); not in lower tiers
Pricing, plan by plan
Facebook Fundraisers
Free- Standard$undefined/mo
- Donation collection
- Birthday fundraisers
- Matching donations on Instagram
GiveWP
$199/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the GiveWP review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Facebook Fundraisers if
- You need campaign creation.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want donation collection.
Choose GiveWP if
- You need donation forms.
- You work on WordPress plugin (self-hosted on WordPress sites).
- You also want recurring donations.
Questions people ask
- Is Facebook Fundraisers or GiveWP better?
- Neither clearly leads. Facebook Fundraisers starts at Free and GiveWP at $199/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Facebook Fundraisers or GiveWP?
- Facebook Fundraisers has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Facebook Fundraisers and $199/year for GiveWP.
- Does Facebook Fundraisers or GiveWP run on more platforms?
- Facebook Fundraisers runs on Web, iOS, Android. GiveWP runs on WordPress plugin (self-hosted on WordPress sites).
- Can I use Facebook Fundraisers for free?
- Yes. Facebook Fundraisers has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GiveWP starts at $199/year.
- What is Facebook Fundraisers best used for?
- Facebook Fundraisers is most often used for business operations, productivity, automation. Of those, business operations and productivity are not what GiveWP is typically brought in for.
- What can Facebook Fundraisers do that GiveWP cannot?
- Facebook Fundraisers covers Campaign creation, Donation collection, Social sharing, Donation tracking. GiveWP covers Donation forms, Recurring donations, Donor management, Fundraising campaigns. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Facebook Fundraisers: Are there any fees for Facebook Fundraisers for nonprofits?
Meta covers payment processing fees for 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. However, PayPal Giving Fund, which processes all donations, applies 1.99% + $0.49 per donation in the US. For eligible nonprofits, Meta covers these fees, so the nonprofit keeps 100% of donations.
SourceFacebook Fundraisers: When will I receive my donations?
Enrolled nonprofits receive donations within 15-45 days. Unenrolled organizations wait up to 90 days. Payouts go through PayPal Giving Fund.
SourceFacebook Fundraisers: Can I collect donor email addresses?
No. Facebook only provides the donor's name and donation amount unless the donor explicitly opts in to share their email during the donation process.
SourceFacebook Fundraisers: Does Facebook Fundraisers support recurring monthly donations?
No. Native recurring giving was discontinued in October 2023. Donors can only make one-time contributions.
SourceFacebook Fundraisers: What platforms can I use to fundraise on?
Facebook Fundraisers are available on Facebook Pages, Instagram, and WhatsApp for verified 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Donors can contribute via donation buttons on posts, stories, live streams, and matching donation features on Instagram.
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