PayIt2 vs Givebutter
Transparent fees without the donor tip prompt. Open to legal defense and controversial causes Givebutter restricts. Funds in your bank 2 to 3 business days.
The 30-second verdict
Comparison information verified June 9, 2026 from Givebutter's public pricing page. Competitors may change pricing or features. Verify current details directly before relying on this comparison for a decision.
Side-by-side comparison
Givebutter has built a strong reputation among small and mid-sized nonprofits. The differences matter most when your cause is outside the mainstream nonprofit lane, or when you need fast payouts to pay vendors.
| Givebutter | PayIt2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | 0% when tips are enabled (per Givebutter, 92% of donors cover fees), 3% if tips disabled | 3.85% per donation, $1.49 per event ticket; no tip prompt |
| Payment processing | 2.9% + $0.30 per card transaction (with tips disabled); covered by Givebutter Guarantee when tips enabled | 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction (Stripe) |
| Pass fees to donors | Yes, configurable | Yes. Donors can optionally cover all fees so 100% of their donation reaches your cause. |
| Payout speed | 2 to 3 business days (direct deposit) | 2 to 3 business days |
| Paid plan | Givebutter Plus starts at $29/mo (for 250 or fewer contacts) for automated workflows, advanced email editor, texting, custom reports | No paid tier; all features included in the standard per-transaction fee |
| Nonprofit-specific features | Strong: peer-to-peer fundraising, auction tools, dedicated 501(c)(3) workflows, donor database | Standard donor and payment data, no dedicated peer-to-peer or auction modules |
| Event ticketing + donations | Givebutter handles ticketing as a separate workflow | Combined. Sell tickets and collect optional donations on one campaign URL. |
| AI tools for organizers | AI text assistant (early access beta) integrated into Givebutter text editors for messaging and CTAs | PayIt2 Campaign Assistant Claude plugin: creates, promotes, and optimizes any campaign type via conversation |
Should you pick PayIt2 or Givebutter?
A direct answer that respects your time. Each platform fits a different organization.
Pick Givebutter when
- You are a small or mid-sized 501(c)(3) running peer-to-peer fundraising, auctions, or a donor database that warrants a dedicated nonprofit CRM
- Your cause is mainstream and unlikely to trigger acceptable-use review
- Your donors are accustomed to tip prompts and you expect tips to substantially offset Givebutter's 0% platform fee
Pick PayIt2 when
- Your campaign is legal defense or anything outside the mainstream nonprofit lane that Givebutter might restrict
- You want transparent fees with no donor tip prompt
- You are running a fundraising event with ticket sales and want everything on one campaign URL
- You want a flat per-transaction fee instead of a tip-funded model
- You want AI-powered campaign help via a Claude plugin rather than a built-in copilot
Frequently asked questions
Givebutter's platform fee is 0% when donor tips are enabled. The platform is funded by optional donor tips at checkout, which Givebutter reports 92% of donors cover. If you disable tips, Givebutter charges 3% on top of standard payment processing. The actual cost depends on your donor base's tip behavior. Many donors do tip; some decline. PayIt2's transparent 3.85% per donation makes the math predictable.
Givebutter targets 501(c)(3) nonprofits and may require nonprofit verification depending on the campaign. Verify their current acceptable use policy directly for your specific cause. PayIt2 is the open-platform alternative built specifically for legal defense fundraising regardless of nonprofit status. See the legal defense page.
Not as dedicated modules. PayIt2 focuses on direct fundraising and ticketed events. If peer-to-peer or auction tooling is a core requirement for your nonprofit operations, Givebutter (or a dedicated nonprofit CRM) is the better fit.
Yes. A single PayIt2 campaign can sell paid event tickets and accept optional donations side by side. This works well for fundraising galas, school events, religious fundraisers, and benefit concerts where some attendees buy tickets and others contribute without attending.
Both Givebutter and PayIt2 publish 2 to 3 business day payout windows. PayIt2's transfers happen via Stripe's standard payout schedule.
Yes. Create a new PayIt2 campaign, copy your existing story and content, and update your share links. Past donor contact information can be imported as a list to email about the new campaign. PayIt2 does not require a transition fee or approval review.
Start your campaign without the tip pressure
Transparent fees. Optional donor fee-pass so you keep 100%. Open to any lawful cause. Funds in your bank in 2 to 3 business days.