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GiveWP vs VolunteerHub

GiveWP logo

GiveWP

Software

WordPress donation plugin for nonprofits

From
$199/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
VolunteerHub logo

VolunteerHub

Software

Volunteer management platform for nonprofits

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: GiveWP recurring donations and fee recovery only available in Pro and Elite tiers; Essentials tier ($199/year) limited to one-time donations; VolunteerHub both published plans are billed annually and carry a set up fee on top of the monthly figure
  • They diverge on capability: GiveWP covers Donation forms, VolunteerHub covers Volunteer database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GiveWP and VolunteerHub actually diverge.

Attributes where GiveWP and VolunteerHub differ
AttributeGiveWPVolunteerHub
Starting price$199/yearOn request
PlatformsWordPress plugin (self-hosted on WordPress sites)Web, IOS, Android
Founded20122011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 GiveWP

  • Donation forms
  • Recurring donations
  • Donor management
  • Fundraising campaigns
  • Stripe
  • PayPal
  • Mailchimp
  • WordPress support

Only in VolunteerHub

  • Volunteer database
  • Scheduling
  • Task management
  • Communication tools
  • Reporting
  • Google Calendar
  • Slack
  • IOS support

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

GiveWP

  • WordPress-hosted nonprofits managing donors with self-hosted data (no third-party donor database)not VolunteerHub
  • Organisations needing text-to-give and multi-gateway payment processing (Stripe, PayPal, Square, Apple Pay, Google Pay)not VolunteerHub

VolunteerHub

  • Scheduling and self-registration for volunteer shifts and eventsnot GiveWP
  • Tracking volunteer hours and generating custom reportsnot GiveWP
  • Recruiting volunteers through branded opportunity landing pagesnot GiveWP

Where each one falls short

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

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

VolunteerHub

  • Both published plans are billed annually and carry a set up fee on top of the monthly figure
  • The entry Plus plan starts at $143 per month and Pro at $288 per month, both quoted as starting prices
  • Plans carry a user limit; only volunteers inactive for a full twelve months stop counting against it
  • Single Sign-On is an optional paid add-on on every tier including Enterprise, not an included feature
  • Background check integrations with Sterling Volunteers and PeopleFacts are optional paid add-ons on every tier
  • CRM integrations such as Raiser's Edge are optional add-ons rather than included
  • Volunteer fundraising is optional on Plus and Pro and carries a processing fee when used
  • The Enterprise tier has no published price and requires contacting sales

Pricing, plan by plan

GiveWP

$199/year

No published plan breakdown. See the GiveWP review.

VolunteerHub

On request
  • Starter$75/month
    • Volunteer database
    • Scheduling
  • Professional$150/month
    • Advanced reporting
    • Mobile app
    • Integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose GiveWP if

  • You need donation forms.
  • You work on WordPress plugin (self-hosted on WordPress sites).
  • You also want recurring donations.
GiveWP review

Choose VolunteerHub if

  • You need volunteer database.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want scheduling.
VolunteerHub review

Questions people ask

Is GiveWP or VolunteerHub better?
Neither clearly leads. GiveWP starts at $199/year and VolunteerHub at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GiveWP or VolunteerHub?
GiveWP starts at $199/year and VolunteerHub at On request.
Does GiveWP or VolunteerHub run on more platforms?
GiveWP runs on WordPress plugin (self-hosted on WordPress sites). VolunteerHub runs on Web, IOS, Android.
What is GiveWP best used for?
GiveWP is most often used for wordpress-hosted nonprofits managing donors with self-hosted data (no third-party donor database), organisations needing text-to-give and multi-gateway payment processing (stripe, paypal, square, apple pay, google pay). Of those, wordpress-hosted nonprofits managing donors with self-hosted data (no third-party donor database) and organisations needing text-to-give and multi-gateway payment processing (stripe, paypal, square, apple pay, google pay) are not what VolunteerHub is typically brought in for.
What can GiveWP do that VolunteerHub cannot?
GiveWP covers Donation forms, Recurring donations, Donor management, Fundraising campaigns. VolunteerHub covers Volunteer database, Scheduling, Task management, Communication tools. Both handle Zapier, Web support.
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