Comparison

Funraise vs Givebutter

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

Head to head
About

Funraise

This app empowers nonprofit organizations to collect in-person payments and manage donor information on the go. It allows for event check-ins via QR codes and provides real-time updates on transactions and supporter details.

Highlights
  • Process in-person payments
  • Sync payments with platform
  • Event attendee check-in
  • Volunteer access
  • Transaction feed updates
  • Edit supporter information
  • Manage transaction tasks
Features
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Funraise’s app is the easiest way for nonprofit organizations to collect in-person payments and stay updated with recent transactions, tasks, and supporter details on-the-go. APP FEATURES • Process in-person payments with a connected Stripe card reader • Sync in-person payments with Funraise’s platform • Check-in event attendees by scanning ticket QR codes • Allow volunteers to collect payments or check-in attendees on your behalf • Stay updated with recent transaction feeds • Access and edit supporter information • Manage transaction tasks Funraise is a fundraising platform for nonprofit organizations that makes it easy for nonprofits to raise more online. Our goal is to help your nonprofit organization maximize every available fundraising method as well as manage supporters with powerful and easy-to-use technology.

About

Givebutter

This app empowers nonprofits to manage fundraising activities directly from their mobile devices. It facilitates instant donation processing, ticket sales, event check-ins, and real-time campaign performance tracking. Users can also manage auctions and access detailed supporter and transaction information.

Highlights
  • In-person donation processing
  • On-site ticket sales
  • QR code event check-in
  • Live campaign performance updates
  • Auction management and winner processing
  • Supporter and transaction history access
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

Funraise4 screens
Givebutter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Funraise at 100% against Givebutter's 47%. Funraise also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4). Givebutter's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (122 vs 12). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Funraise holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Givebutter has 122 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Funraise's written reviews are positive against 47% of Givebutter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Funraise ships an update every 3 months, Givebutter every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Funraise versus Givebutter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFunraiseGivebutter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12 ratings) — better3.4 (122 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better47.1% of reviews
Number of ratings12122 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFunraiseGivebutter, Inc.

Customer experience

Funraise

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
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%

In-app purchases

None

Funraise

No in-app purchases

None

Givebutter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Funraise free?
Funraise 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, Funraise or Givebutter?
Funraise is rated higher. Funraise averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Givebutter averages 3.4 from 122 ratings.
Do Funraise or Givebutter have ads?
Neither Funraise nor Givebutter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Funraise or Givebutter?
Funraise ships an update every 3 months, and Givebutter every 11 days. Most recently, Funraise was updated on September 17, 2026 and Givebutter on September 23, 2026.

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