Mike S.
Very deceptive with $54.00 "tip" added…
Very deceptive with $54.00 "tip" added automatic lyrics to my donation!

Givebutter is the most-loved nonprofit fundraising platform, empowering millions of changemakers to raise more, pay less, and give better. Nonprofits use Givebutter to replace multiple categories of tools, including donation forms, fundraising campaigns, events, auctions, donor management (CRM), email, texting, and more—all for free, thanks to a 100% transparent tip-or-fee model. As the #1 rated nonprofit software company on G2 across multiple categories, Givebutter is on a mission to power the next billion changemakers.
Givebutter (givebutter.com) has 381 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5.
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Mike S.
Very deceptive with $54.00 "tip" added automatic lyrics to my donation!
David D.
Fraudulent website including "hidden" way to adjust outrageous "tips".just write a check. AGs investigating.
Response from GivebutterMar 18, 2026
We’re really sorry this was your experience, David. That’s definitely not how we want things to feel. Just to clarify, tips are always optional and can be adjusted (including set to $0) before completing a donation. We understand they can sometimes be easy to miss, and we’re always working to make this clearer and more transparent for supporters. We give organizations the option to remove tips from their pages, but many choose to keep them because tips help sustain our low-fee platform and allow us to offer our tools without requiring mandatory fees. If a tip was added unintentionally, we’re more than happy to help review and refund that for you. You can reach out to our support team at [email protected] or chat with us anytime. We’re here 24/7 and happy to help 💛
Bobby D.
Terrible experience overall. Would not recommend on any capacity
Response from GivebutterMar 18, 2026
We’re really sorry to hear that your experience felt this way, Bibby. That’s definitely not what we want anyone to feel. We’d truly appreciate the chance to understand what went wrong and see how we can make things right. If you’re open to it, you can reach out to us at [email protected] or chat with us anytime. Our team is here 24/7 and always happy to help. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’re always working to improve.
Mr. Julian S. K.
blind-sided by a $75 'tip' on a $500 donation. i had it refunded. yeah there was a small box i could've unchecked had i noticed. still, basing the tip on the size of the donation (15%) seems a bit predatory, unregulated capitalism is turning me into a socialist!
Response from GivebutterMar 10, 2026
Hi Julian, thanks for sharing your experience. We appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback. Tips are completely optional and help keep the platform free for the millions of nonprofits and fundraisers who rely on it. Donors can always adjust the tip amount or set it to $0 during checkout before completing their donation. If a tip is ever added unintentionally, please feel free to reach out to us anytime at [email protected]. Our team is available 24/7, and we’re always happy to refund the tip while keeping the rest of your donation intact. We appreciate your support of the fundraiser and for taking the time to share your feedback.
charlotte
Opted out of "tip", opted out of "processing fee", got charged, sought refund via online chat and form, multiple emails, got the Not My Table response and denial of refund. Will never use again.
Response from GivebutterMar 10, 2026
Hi Charlotte, thanks for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear that this was frustrating. Tips are always optional, and donors can choose whether or not to add a tip or cover processing fees during checkout. If something didn’t look right with your transaction, we’d really appreciate the chance to review it with you. If a tip was added unintentionally, we’re always happy to refund it. Please feel free to reach out to our team at [email protected] with the email address used for the donation, and we’ll gladly take another look and help however we can. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
Lisa R.
Givebutter has been the best choice for our very small nonprofit. I love the intuitive interface, the responsive customer service, the regular updates/additional services that get added! The humorous/positive attitude is a huge plus! And I just found out we can set up events through Givebutter - extra awesome!
Response from GivebutterFeb 25, 2026
Lisa, this is so lovely! We’re so glad Givebutter is hitting all the right notes for your nonprofit, from the intuitive interface to the fun vibes. 💛 We’re thrilled you’re discovering all the extras and enjoying the journey with us. Thanks a ton for sharing your experience!
Maribel A.
What is better than having a human full of patience and knowledge to fix a situation that seems insurmountable, and yet it is explained simply, using great technology visuals during the call? Not many things. Thanks, Joyce and KK, for your great service, your follow-up, and for solving the situation gracefully, especially when your tech-savviness is not up to par. So far, super happy with their AI help, Mr. Butter, and even more with their 'flesh & bone' (a.k.a. humans) customer service representatives. Kudos!
Response from GivebutterFeb 25, 2026
Ahh, Maribel, your message totally made our day! We’re thrilled Joyce and KK could help turn a tricky situation into something smooth and simple for you. And we love that you’re enjoying the mix of our AI Mr. Butter and our “flesh & bone” humans; definitely the dream team combo! Thank you so much for sharing your experience; it really means the world to us. 💛
gerried9
They closed my account under 24 hours no reason listed and blocked me from sending messages what in the world???