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Givebutter vs QuickBooks for Nonprofits

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Givebutter

Nonprofits

Free nonprofit fundraising with donor management and campaign tools

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
QuickBooks for Nonprofits logo

QuickBooks for Nonprofits

Nonprofits

Accounting software for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Givebutter has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Givebutter and QuickBooks for Nonprofits actually diverge.

Attributes where Givebutter and QuickBooks for Nonprofits differ
AttributeGivebutterQuickBooks for Nonprofits
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, IOS, Android, Desktop
FoundedUnknown1983

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 QuickBooks for Nonprofits does not also cover.

Only in QuickBooks for Nonprofits

  • Accounting
  • Invoice management
  • Expense tracking
  • Financial reporting
  • Donation tracking
  • PayPal
  • Stripe
  • Banking integrations

What people use each for

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

Givebutter

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

QuickBooks for Nonprofits

  • 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

QuickBooks for Nonprofits

Nothing recorded yet. See the QuickBooks for Nonprofits review.

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

QuickBooks for Nonprofits

On request
  • Simple Start$20/month
    • Basic accounting
    • Invoice management
  • Plus$50/month
    • Project tracking
    • Time tracking
    • Nonprofit reporting

Which should you pick?

Choose Givebutter if

  • You want to start without paying.
Givebutter review

Choose QuickBooks for Nonprofits if

  • You need accounting.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, Desktop.
  • You also want invoice management.
QuickBooks for Nonprofits review

Questions people ask

Is Givebutter or QuickBooks for Nonprofits better?
Neither clearly leads. Givebutter starts at Free and QuickBooks for Nonprofits at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Givebutter or QuickBooks for Nonprofits?
Givebutter has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Givebutter and On request for QuickBooks for Nonprofits.
Does Givebutter or QuickBooks for Nonprofits run on more platforms?
Givebutter runs on Web. QuickBooks for Nonprofits runs on Web, IOS, Android, Desktop.
Can I use Givebutter for free?
Yes. Givebutter has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. QuickBooks for Nonprofits starts at On request.
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 QuickBooks for Nonprofits is typically brought in for.
What can Givebutter do that QuickBooks for Nonprofits cannot?
QuickBooks for Nonprofits covers Accounting, Invoice management, Expense tracking, Financial reporting.

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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