Nonprofit & Fundraising · head to head
Givebutter vs Canva for Nonprofits
Givebutter
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Free nonprofit fundraising with donor management and campaign tools
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Canva for Nonprofits
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Design tool for nonprofit marketing
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Canva for Nonprofits has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Givebutter zero platform fee only applies when the donor tip option is left enabled; disabling tips triggers a flat 3% platform fee plus card processing, as of August 2026; Canva for Nonprofits free access covers up to 50 users; further seats are charged at 50 percent of Canva Enterprise pricing
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Givebutter and Canva for Nonprofits actually diverge.
| Attribute | Givebutter | Canva for Nonprofits |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 2013 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Nonprofit & Fundraising).
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 Givebutter
Nothing recorded that Canva for Nonprofits does not also cover.
Only in Canva for Nonprofits
- Design templates
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Stock images
- Brand kit
- Team collaboration
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
- Slack
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Givebutter
No use cases recorded yet. See the Givebutter review.
Canva for Nonprofits
- Design work for a registered charity at no costnot Givebutter
- Team collaboration on branded materials across up to 50 usersnot Givebutter
- Access to Canva Pro premium photo, video and graphics librariesnot Givebutter
- Brand kit management for consistent nonprofit communicationsnot Givebutter
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Givebutter
- Zero platform fee only applies when the donor tip option is left enabled; disabling tips triggers a flat 3% platform fee plus card processing, as of August 2026
- Automated workflows, texting and custom reports require the Plus tier starting at $29 per month for 250 or fewer contacts, as of August 2026
Canva for Nonprofits
- Free access covers up to 50 users; further seats are charged at 50 percent of Canva Enterprise pricing
- Government agencies, political groups, educational institutions and grant-making foundations are all excluded
- Most 501(c) categories other than 501(c)(3) do not qualify
- Eligibility requires registered charitable status and country-specific documentation
Pricing, plan by plan
Givebutter
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Givebutter review.
Canva for Nonprofits
Free- FreeFree
- Design templates
- Basic elements
- Canva Pro Nonprofit$1/month
- Premium templates
- Brand kit
- Team collaboration
Which should you pick?
Choose Givebutter if
Nothing in the data separates Givebutter from Canva for Nonprofits on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose Canva for Nonprofits if
- You need design templates.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want drag-and-drop editor.
Questions people ask
- Is Givebutter or Canva for Nonprofits better?
- Neither clearly leads. Givebutter starts at On request and Canva for Nonprofits at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Givebutter or Canva for Nonprofits?
- Canva for Nonprofits has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Givebutter and Free for Canva for Nonprofits.
- Does Givebutter or Canva for Nonprofits run on more platforms?
- Givebutter runs on Web. Canva for Nonprofits runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use Canva for Nonprofits for free?
- Yes. Canva for Nonprofits has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Givebutter starts at On request.
- What can Givebutter do that Canva for Nonprofits cannot?
- Canva for Nonprofits covers Design templates, Drag-and-drop editor, Stock images, Brand kit.