Comparison

GetRoots vs Givebutter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GetRoots

This app connects local businesses with community fundraisers, allowing users to support causes simply by spending at participating businesses. Fundraisers can raise money continuously, while businesses gain customers and community support without upfront marketing costs.

Highlights
  • Continuous fundraising for organizations
  • Community business support integration
  • Automated collections and disbursements
  • Fundraising through everyday spending
  • No monthly fees for businesses
  • Secure and easy-to-use platform
Features
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For Fundraisers -Tired of raising funds for your organization the old way? -Tired of printing flyers and promoting a one time event? -Tired of collecting checks from businesses? -Tired of sending the troops out to go collect funds? -Tired of always being short in funds and having to just pay the difference? For Businesses -Tired of having to do fundraiser nights? -Tired of having people come to your business asking for checks? -Tired of feeling like you are not getting much in return? -Tired of losing to online sales and services? -Tired of having to say no to small fundraising groups? -Need to increase your sales and customers? -Need a way to reach and support your local community? -Tired of paying upfront for marketing...hoping that it will work? For Users -Tired of making cash payments to your organization? -Tired of attending over crowded fundraising events? -Tired of selling things to your friends and family? The Answer is The Fundr!! Fundraisers Win! -fundraise 24/7/365. It raises money even when you are not -we bring you the community business support -the Fundr handles all the collections, disbursements and reporting -raise Funds by using the app when you spend. -easy to use -easy to promote Businesses Win! -no monthly fees...You only give-back when it works! -no hardware -no checkwriting -easy to use -secure -easy to control -you support the organizations you want to Users Win! -you raise by just using the app when you spend -support the businesses that support you -easy to use Our community helps grow our local businesses while our local businesses help grow our local community!! A total win!!! Try The Fundr today Here is how it works Step 1: Download the App Step 2: Register your Phone (1 time) Step 3: Find your fundraiser Step 4: Choose the business you want to visit Step 5: Scan to process Step 6: Business automatically gives back to your fundraiser Step 7: Share it to spread the word That's it...

About

Givebutter

This app empowers nonprofits to manage fundraising activities on the go. Process donations, sell event tickets, check in attendees, and track campaign progress in real-time. Access donor and transaction details for personalized engagement.

Highlights
  • Process credit card donations
  • Sell event tickets
  • Check-in attendees with QR codes
  • Live campaign updates
  • Auction winner processing
  • Access donor and transaction details
Features
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Transform your fundraising on the go with the Givebutter Mobile app. Seamlessly collect donations, manage events, and track campaign performance - all from your phone. In-Person Donations: Process credit card donations instantly with tap-to-pay or a supported card reader—all automatically linked to your campaigns. Sell Tickets: Make at-the-door ticket sales a breeze with on-site ticket processing for both single tickets and bundles. Check-In Attendees: Simplify event entry with lightning-fast QR code scanning or convenient manual check-in options. Live Campaign Updates: Stay connected to your campaign momentum with live updates of your campaign's donations, ticket revenue, and auction sales. Auction Support: Create exceptional experiences for auction participants with hassle-free winner processing. Collect payments for single or multiple items and immediately declare winners! Transaction & Supporter Details: Access critical donor information and transaction history anywhere, empowering personalized engagement and timely follow-up

Screenshots

GetRoots4 screens
Givebutter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GetRoots at 100% against Givebutter's 47%. GetRoots also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). Givebutter's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GetRoots holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Givebutter has 122 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GetRoots's written reviews are positive against 47% of Givebutter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GetRoots ships an update every 9 days, Givebutter every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GetRoots versus Givebutter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGetRootsGivebutter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings) — better3.4 (122 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings7122 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB118 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROOTS HOLDING, INCGivebutter, Inc.

Customer experience

GetRoots

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Givebutter

All ratings122 ratings
Positive58.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

GetRoots

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Givebutter

Reported bugs

25 issues
  • Cannot sign in
  • Cannot follow links
  • Cannot withdraw funds
  • Page will not load to add bank info
  • Campaigns taken down
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  • App not easy to navigate
  • No sign up button
  • Hard to transfer money
  • Very hard to navigate after update
  • Not user friendly on mobile
  • Cannot print donor lists
  • No way to deposit donations
  • App does not promote
  • No share link to invite people
  • Not cut and dry like GoFundMe
  • No one can see fundraiser
  • Not super helpful for administration
  • Can't do anything helpful in app as admin
  • Can't see entire campaigns
  • No sign up option
  • App will not let me log in
  • Login page doesn't fit
  • Can't process transaction info
  • Good platform, bad app
  • Can't record cash and check donations through app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Engage newsletter feature to the app
  • Mobile app should offer ability to see auctions and make bids
  • Add cash and check payment recording to the app
  • Ability to record cash and check payments/donations through the app

In-app purchases

None

GetRoots

No in-app purchases

None

Givebutter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GetRoots free?
GetRoots is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Givebutter free?
Givebutter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GetRoots or Givebutter?
GetRoots is rated higher. GetRoots averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Givebutter averages 3.4 from 122 ratings.
Do GetRoots or Givebutter have ads?
Neither GetRoots nor Givebutter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GetRoots or Givebutter?
GetRoots ships an update every 9 days, and Givebutter every 8 days. Most recently, GetRoots was updated on November 2, 2026 and Givebutter on November 7, 2026.

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