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Givebutter vs MobileCause

Givebutter logo

Givebutter

Nonprofits

Free nonprofit fundraising with donor management and campaign tools

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MobileCause logo

MobileCause

Nonprofits

Mobile and text fundraising platform

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Givebutter has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Givebutter free tier includes 3% platform fee when donor tips are disabled; MobileCause custom pricing model lacks transparency, making cost forecasting difficult for nonprofits
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Givebutter and MobileCause actually diverge.

Attributes where Givebutter and MobileCause differ
AttributeGivebutterMobileCause
Starting priceFree$250/month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile
FoundedUnknown2009

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 Givebutter

Nothing recorded that MobileCause does not also cover.

Only in MobileCause

  • SMS fundraising
  • Mobile app creation
  • Event fundraising tools
  • Peer-to-peer campaigns
  • Twilio
  • Stripe
  • Salesforce
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

Givebutter

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

MobileCause

  • Business operationsnot Givebutter
  • Productivitynot Givebutter
  • Automationnot Givebutter

Where each one falls short

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

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

MobileCause

  • Custom pricing model lacks transparency, making cost forecasting difficult for nonprofits
  • Limited customization options for organizations with unique branding needs
  • Integration with payment processors requires additional setup and fees

Pricing, plan by plan

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

MobileCause

$250/month

No published plan breakdown. See the MobileCause review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Givebutter if

  • You want to start without paying.
Givebutter review

Choose MobileCause if

  • You need sms fundraising.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want mobile app creation.
MobileCause review

Questions people ask

Is Givebutter or MobileCause better?
Neither clearly leads. Givebutter starts at Free and MobileCause at $250/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Givebutter or MobileCause?
Givebutter has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Givebutter and $250/month for MobileCause.
Does Givebutter or MobileCause run on more platforms?
Givebutter runs on Web. MobileCause runs on Web, Mobile.
Can I use Givebutter for free?
Yes. Givebutter has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MobileCause starts at $250/month.
What is Givebutter best used for?
Givebutter is most often used for launching donation pages where donors cover fees, managing peer-to-peer and event fundraising together, automating donor thank-you workflows and tasks, accepting donations across venmo, paypal, cards, ach. Of those, launching donation pages where donors cover fees and managing peer-to-peer and event fundraising together are not what MobileCause is typically brought in for.
What can Givebutter do that MobileCause cannot?
MobileCause covers SMS fundraising, Mobile app creation, Event fundraising tools, Peer-to-peer campaigns.

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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MobileCause: What is the pricing structure?

MobileCause does not publicly list per-user pricing. Custom pricing starts around $250/month for SMBs and scales based on organization size and feature requirements.

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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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