Nonprofit & Fundraising · head to head
OneCause vs Facebook Fundraisers
OneCause
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Event management and auction fundraising platform, now part of Bonterra
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Facebook Fundraisers
Nonprofit & Fundraising
Integrated fundraising on Facebook
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Facebook Fundraisers has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: OneCause pricing page names three tiers (Professional, Enterprise, Nationals) but publishes no dollar figures, requiring a request for the pay-as-you-go rate and a custom quote for Enterprise and Nationals, as of August 2026; Facebook Fundraisers no donor email collection unless donor explicitly opts in, limiting donor stewardship and relationship-building
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which OneCause and Facebook Fundraisers actually diverge.
| Attribute | OneCause | Facebook Fundraisers |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | usage-based | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 2004 |
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 OneCause
Nothing recorded that Facebook Fundraisers does not also cover.
Only in Facebook Fundraisers
- Campaign creation
- Donation collection
- Social sharing
- Donation tracking
- Team fundraising
- Facebook Pages
- Messenger
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
OneCause
No use cases recorded yet. See the OneCause review.
Facebook Fundraisers
- Business operationsnot OneCause
- Productivitynot OneCause
- Automationnot OneCause
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
OneCause
- Pricing page names three tiers (Professional, Enterprise, Nationals) but publishes no dollar figures, requiring a request for the pay-as-you-go rate and a custom quote for Enterprise and Nationals, as of August 2026
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
Pricing, plan by plan
OneCause
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the OneCause review.
Facebook Fundraisers
Free- Standard$undefined/mo
- Donation collection
- Birthday fundraisers
- Matching donations on Instagram
Which should you pick?
Choose OneCause if
Nothing in the data separates OneCause from Facebook Fundraisers on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is OneCause or Facebook Fundraisers better?
- Neither clearly leads. OneCause starts at On request and Facebook Fundraisers at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, OneCause or Facebook Fundraisers?
- Facebook Fundraisers has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for OneCause and Free for Facebook Fundraisers.
- Does OneCause or Facebook Fundraisers run on more platforms?
- OneCause runs on Web. Facebook Fundraisers runs on Web, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Facebook Fundraisers for free?
- Yes. Facebook Fundraisers has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OneCause starts at On request.
- What can OneCause do that Facebook Fundraisers cannot?
- Facebook Fundraisers covers Campaign creation, Donation collection, Social sharing, Donation tracking.
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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