CharityAuctions vs Givebutter

CharityAuctions vs Givebutter: A Side-by-Side Comparison

Nonprofits comparing charity auction software may come across Givebutter. The key difference: Givebutter is an all-in-one fundraising platform with optional donor tips; CharityAuctions is built specifically for charity auctions. If your main goal is running a charity auction, understanding that distinction matters.

This comparison uses publicly available information. For the latest Givebutter pricing and features, visit Givebutter pricing and Givebutter auctions. For CharityAuctions, create a free auction to explore the platform.

What Givebutter Is Built For

Givebutter positions itself as "where changemakers go to grow." They combine all-in-one fundraising software, 0% fees (when donor tips are enabled), and Givebutter Wallet (2.5% APY on funds). They are G2's #1 for fundraising, donor management, nonprofit CRM, and auctions.

Givebutter main features:

• Donation forms (47% conversion rate, per their claim)
• Fundraising pages and campaigns
• Events and ticketing
• Auctions
• Donor management and CRM
• Marketing and engagement
• Givebutter Wallet
• Mobile app
• 1,000+ integrations

Auctions are one feature among many. The platform is designed for nonprofits that need donor management, campaigns, events, and auctions in one place. Givebutter is free when optional donor tips are enabled; the Givebutter Guarantee covers any fees donors do not pay, so nonprofits keep 100%.

What CharityAuctions Is Built For

CharityAuctions is built for charity auctions. We are not an all-in-one fundraising platform that happens to have an auction feature. We are the most robust auction platform and the easiest to use. Our platform supports online, live, and hybrid auctions with mobile bidding, ticketing, raffles, and checkout in one place.

CharityAuctions main features:

• Mobile bidding (no app required)
• Silent, live, and hybrid auctions
• Ticketing and registration
• Raffles and fixed-price items
• Checkout and payment processing
• Donor management and reporting
• Free support: text, call, live walk-throughs

We use transparent pricing. You know what the platform will cost before you go live. We do not ask bidders to add optional tips at checkout.

Pricing and Cost Structure

	CharityAuctions	Givebutter
Upfront cost	None. Build and test for free.	Free to sign up.
When tips enabled	N/A. We do not use optional tips.	0% platform fees. 0% processing (Givebutter Guarantee covers any fees donors do not pay).
When tips disabled	N/A.	3% platform fee. 2.9% + $0.30 processing.
Donor experience	Transparent. No optional tips at checkout.	Donors are given the opportunity to cover fees. About 92% choose to cover when asked.
Free to try	Yes. No credit card required.	Yes. Free sign-up.
Support	Free. Text, call, live walk-throughs.	Free. 24/7 live chat and email.

Givebutter is free when optional donor tips are enabled. Donors are asked to cover transaction fees; the Givebutter Guarantee covers any fees they do not pay. When tips are disabled, a 3% platform fee plus standard processing applies. You can require donors to cover, make it optional, or absorb the cost. See Givebutter pricing.

CharityAuctions uses transparent pricing. We do not ask bidders to add optional tips at checkout. You know exactly what the platform will cost.

Mobile Bidding

CharityAuctions: In-browser mobile bidding. Guests open your auction link on their phone. No app download. Real-time bidding, outbid alerts, and checkout are built in.

Givebutter: Mobile bidding with real-time updates, favoriting, and bid tracking. Outbid and win notifications. Max bid (automated bids). Mobile app for event check-in and in-person payments. No app required for bidders.

Both support in-browser mobile bidding. Givebutter also offers a mobile app for organizers.

Support

CharityAuctions: Support is always available at no extra cost. Text, call, or schedule a live walk-through. Our team helps you set up and run your auction. We are built for auctions, and we are here to help.

Givebutter: 24/7 support via live chat and email at no extra cost. Help center, Givebutter Academy courses, and weekly Office Hours. Both platforms emphasize free, responsive support.

When to Choose CharityAuctions

Consider CharityAuctions if you want:

• An auction-first platform, not an all-in-one with auctions as one feature
• Transparent pricing with no optional tips at checkout
• Free support: text, call, live walk-throughs
• The most robust auction platform and the easiest to use
• No upfront cost and pay after you raise

Create your free auction or talk to our team.

When to Choose Givebutter

Consider Givebutter if you want:

• An all-in-one platform for donations, campaigns, events, auctions, and CRM
• A model where donors optionally cover fees (Givebutter Guarantee covers the rest)
• Givebutter Wallet with 2.5% APY on funds
• Mobile app for event check-in and in-person payments

Sign up for Givebutter or request a demo.

Summary

Givebutter is an all-in-one fundraising platform with optional donor tips and the Givebutter Guarantee. CharityAuctions is built specifically for charity auctions. If your main event is a charity auction, CharityAuctions offers an auction-first platform with transparent pricing, free support, and no optional tips at checkout.

Compare CharityAuctions to more platforms or create your auction to get started.