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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    DonorDock

    Score9.1 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.

    $89

    per month

    Givebutter

    Score10 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 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
    NoYes
    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
    Considered Both Products
    DonorDock
    Chose DonorDock
    DonorDock is a better fit for financially challenged nonprofits that are still looking for a powerful tool.
    Incentivized
    Givebutter
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    DonorDockGivebutter
    Communications and Marketing
    Comparison of Communications and Marketing features of DonorDock and Givebutter
    Feature
    DonorDock
    9.1
    2 Ratings
    30% above category average
    Givebutter
    -
    Ratings
    Constituent engagement and marketing9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting and Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting and Analytics features of DonorDock and Givebutter
    Feature
    DonorDock
    8.9
    2 Ratings
    32% above category average
    Givebutter
    -
    Ratings
    Reporting and data visualization8.72 Ratings00 Ratings
    Wealth screening9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fundraising and Events
    Comparison of Fundraising and Events features of DonorDock and Givebutter
    Feature
    DonorDock
    9.1
    2 Ratings
    40% above category average
    Givebutter
    -
    Ratings
    Online donation options9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event registration and ticketing9.11 Ratings00 Ratings
    Text and phone donations9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security and Platform
    Comparison of Security and Platform features of DonorDock and Givebutter
    Feature
    DonorDock
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Givebutter
    -
    Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile access8.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integrations9.12 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Ratings
    DonorDockGivebutter
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    DonorDockGivebutter
    Likelihood to Recommend
    DonorDock
    No answers on this topic
    Givebutter
    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
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    DonorDock
    • Fast customer service response
    • Easy to use platform
    • Track the email open rate and link click number
    Incentivized
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    Givebutter
    • Flexibility in using the platform for multiple fundraising sources (events, direction donations, etc.)
    • Ease of Use
    • Ability to customize your site
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    DonorDock
    • Customized Reporting
    • Dynamic Tagging
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    Givebutter
    • 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)
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    DonorDock
    The platform is easy to use and the step-by-step instruction was helpful!
    Incentivized
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    Givebutter
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    Alternatives Considered
    DonorDock
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    Givebutter
    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
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    DonorDock
    • Greater engagement across the organization with our CRM
    • Greater engagement with donors.
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    Givebutter
    • Best registration tool we have used for the NUN Run event
    • Allowed registrants to cover the fees reducing our overall event expenses
    Incentivized
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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.Product screenshotProduct screenshotProduct screenshot

    Givebutter Screenshots

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