Why organizations choose BetterUnite over Givebutter
Sources:
Givebutter Grant Tracking Feature Request (Open 3+ Years)
Givebutter Volunteer Mgmt Feature Request
GIVEBUTTER VS BETTERUNITE
Givebutter Is “Free” But Your Donors Pay the Price
Givebutter adds a default tip to every donation. Your donors think they’re giving to your cause, but a chunk goes straight to a tech company. That discourages giving and undermines your fundraising.
YOUR DONORS ARE LOSING
$37,500/yr
to Givebutter tips, not to your mission. That’s money that discourages generosity and erodes donor trust.
If you turn tips off, YOU pay 3% platform + 2.9% processing = ~5.9% of every dollar raised. On $250,000, that’s $14,750/yr in fees.
Switch to BetterUnite →Estimates are for illustration only. Visit betterunite.com/pricing for full details.
"BetterUnite is the platform you graduate to when fundraising becomes serious."
Why Organizations Choose BetterUnite Over Givebutter
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Platform ScopeAll-in-one nonprofit fundraising platform Events, auctions, raffles in one system Built-in nonprofit CRM Donor, guest, and bidder data unified |
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Events
Live events Virtual events Hybrid events Ticketing and registrations Guest check-in and on-site tools |
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Auctions
Silent auctions Live auctions Mobile bidding Real-time outbid notifications Buy Now options Item bundles and packages Item-level rules and settings |
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Raffles & Add-OnsOnline raffles Fund-a-Need / paddle raise Thermometers and live progress displays |
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Donor & Member Management
Unified donor profiles Donation history tracking Event and auction activity tracking Memberships and recurring giving |
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Payments & FinanceIntegrated online payments Flexible fee structure Payout control and transparency Sales tax support Shipping and fulfillment handling |
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Communication
Email communications Text messaging Automated notifications |
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AutomationsWorkflows & automations Trigger-based actions Automated communications Donor journeys (Moves Management) Cross-module automation |
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Reporting & DataReal-time dashboards Exportable reports Donor and event performance insights |
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Support & ScaleLive event support Onboarding and training Customer support Scale for multi-event operations |
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Pricing & FeesPlatform or subscription fee Transaction fees Event-based pricing options Custom or enterprise pricing |
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Hear from our Clients
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"We used OneCause for years but have switched to BetterUnite for our past 2 galas. Our auctioneer suggested that we make the move and we’ve never looked back. BetterUnite is easier to use and so much less expensive – we also are not stuck in a contract for several years."
Dana M. EANES EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION -
“We encourage all of our clients from Greater Giving or GiveSmart to BetterUnite. There is really no comparison. From an event organizer standpoint, BetterUnite has better tech, is far easier to use and, most importantly, the guests love it. It’s like having technology that makes the event great that the guests don’t even realize that they’re interacting with.”
Ann W. THE WOLFORD GROUP -
"BetterUnite is a great solution for our clients' fundraising events. Their team consists of experts in the field who are passionate about doing what's right for charities. We feel confident recommending BetterUnite to our charity partners and it's always a pleasure to share fundraising success with Leya and her team!"
Emily H. COWBOY AUCTIONEERS
"BetterUnite was an integral part of our fundraising event experience. It was the nexus point through which we did everything from sell tickets, arrange the seating map, to finalize payments for both our silent and live auctions."
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