DonorDock vs. Givebutter

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
DonorDock
Score 9.1 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
DonorDock in Fargo offers their eponymous CRM, a solution designed to help Nonprofits save time and raise more funds with a centralized system of record and fundraising toolset.
$0
per month
Givebutter
Score 10.0 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Nonprofits use Givebutter to replace multiple tools so they can launch fundraisers and events, use donation forms and donor management (CRM), send emails and text blasts. Instead of charging a traditional SaaS subscription fee, Givebutter is free to use with a transparent tip-or-fee model. Givebutter has been certified as a Great Place to Work® in 2021 and 2022, and its founders Max Friedman, Liran Cohen, and Ari Krasner were recently featured on Forbes’ 30U30 list for Social Impact.
$0
1 - 3% platform fee
Pricing
DonorDockGivebutter
Editions & Modules
Free Forever
$0
per month
Lite
$89
per month
Essentials
$129
per month
Professional
$239
per month
Free fundraising, forever ✨
$0.00
1 - 3% platform fee
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
DonorDockGivebutter
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsUnlimited Contact - no contractsGivebutter is completely free thanks to 100% optional tips received from donors. If you'd prefer to hide tips, an industry-low Platform Fee applies instead based on the campaign type you’re using (1% for donation form, 3% for fundraising pages, and 5% for events). No matter which option you choose, all transactions include standard Processing Fees of 2.9% + 30¢ for all payment methods except ACH, which offers a reduced rate of 1.9% + 30¢ per transaction. These fees are charged by payment processors and allow funds to be deposited into your account regardless of what payment method your donors choose. More than 95% of donors on Givebutter cover fees when asked, resulting in an average campaign fee of less than 1%.
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Community Pulse
DonorDockGivebutter
Features
DonorDockGivebutter
Communications and Marketing
Comparison of Communications and Marketing features of Product A and Product B
DonorDock
9.1
Ratings
31% above category average
Givebutter
-
Ratings
Constituent engagement and marketing9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting and Analytics
Comparison of Reporting and Analytics features of Product A and Product B
DonorDock
8.9
Ratings
32% above category average
Givebutter
-
Ratings
Reporting and data visualization8.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Wealth screening9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Fundraising and Events
Comparison of Fundraising and Events features of Product A and Product B
DonorDock
9.1
Ratings
40% above category average
Givebutter
-
Ratings
Online donation options9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Event registration and ticketing9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Text and phone donations9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Security and Platform
Comparison of Security and Platform features of Product A and Product B
DonorDock
9.0
Ratings
27% above category average
Givebutter
-
Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile access8.90 Ratings00 Ratings
Integrations9.10 Ratings00 Ratings
User Ratings
DonorDockGivebutter
Likelihood to Recommend
9.1
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9.0
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Usability
9.1
(0 ratings)
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User Testimonials
DonorDockGivebutter
Likelihood to Recommend
DonorDock's customer service team is excellent. From the initial contact with the sales team, through the onboarding process with the education team, to the data imports, everyone is very supportive, knowledgeable, and responsive. I couldn't be happier throughout the whole process. For example, when I was doing the data imports, Carolyn was very helpful. We had a virtual meeting, and she guided me through the steps. When I was importing the data on my own, some problems occurred, and she quickly identified the issue and helped me adjust my data for a successful import!
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The site has built-in flexibility for fundraising shops of all sizes to use it for various needs - we used it for a special event but it could also be used to handle a Day of Giving campaign. We liked that donors could use the built-in social/email features to advertise their support to gain additional donations
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Pros
  • Easy to use, simple, fast
  • Built in recommendations and notifications
  • Easy reporting
  • Online giving
  • Affordable
  • Simple to get started
  • Scalable as we grow
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  • Flexibility in using the platform for multiple fundraising sources (events, direction donations, etc.)
  • Ease of Use
  • Ability to customize your site
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Cons
  • I can't think of any.
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  • Link to payment sources/systems (we had to do this multiple times before it worked)
  • Integration with larger donor management software systems (i.e. Blackbaud)
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Usability
The platform is easy to use and the step-by-step instruction was helpful!
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Alternatives Considered
I’ve looked at nearly every other tool on the market, and DonorDock is my favorite right now, especially for smaller nonprofits. It is better because it has focused on making day to day tasks easy. I know a lot of friends dread using their other CRMs, but I actually like using DonorDock.
Choosing a system is a big decision, and you want to make the right one. No software is perfect, but this is the best one I’ve personally seen: DonorDock is not only easier to use, but it also has great features to retain donors better, and it is much more affordable than the other options out there. Would definitely recommend getting a demo and checking it out for yourself. http://www.donordock.com/donordock-demo
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Givebutter provides more flexibility in designing your campaign or event on the site ...others are more suited for only a Gala or auction and Race Roster was more than we needed and was confusing to our guests
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Return on Investment
  • Greater engagement across the organization with our CRM
  • Greater engagement with donors.
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  • Best registration tool we have used for the NUN Run event
  • Allowed registrants to cover the fees reducing our overall event expenses
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ScreenShots

DonorDock Screenshots

Screenshot of DonorDock's built-in email and text message marketing suite, used to send emails, texts, and track opens and clicks. To keep an existing solution, DonorDock integrates with popular tools, so data stays synced and up to date.Screenshot of DonorDock's contact, gift, and activities tracking. Information can be shared out to a team.Screenshot of reports that can be run in seconds, and customized to give exactly the desired information.Screenshot of Screenshot of Screenshot of

Givebutter Screenshots

Screenshot of Forms for campaigns and events.Screenshot of A Nonprofit CRMScreenshot of Personalized emails, videos, texts, and updates