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Givebutter

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Website
givebutter.com
Category
Events & Entertainment
Location
United States
Status
Unclaimed
Last 12 months
63 reviews
Replies to negative
54% (7/13)
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Givebutter (givebutter.com) has a 4.1 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 64 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Events & Entertainment and its reputation is good. 78% of reviews are 4 stars or higher and 19% are 1 star; The business has replied to 54% of negative reviews; 63 of them were added in the last 12 months. Last updated 2026-08-10.

What people say

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Patrick Smith · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-06-05 ·

The Support team at Givebutter and the platform itself helps me sleep better, knowing that I have in good and SAFE hands!

The online chat support was extremely kind, patient, and reassuring to me in naiveté. I so happy I am working with GiveButter and the support team they offer!!! I feel safe and protected. I sleep better because of it!

Reply from Givebutter2026-06-10

Patrick, wow. " I sleep better because of it" might be one of the nicest things we've ever heard. We're so glad our team was able to give you the support and reassurance you needed. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your fundraising journey!

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Kathy · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-01 ·

Give Butter Team Knows How To Help

Jeannie was well versed in exactly what I was seeking information about. Very helpful and gave me the resource link for further info. Very helpful

Reply from Givebutter2026-06-02

Thank you for your kind words, Kathy! We're so glad Jeannie was able to help and point you in the right direction. We'll be sure to share your feedback with her. Thanks for being part of the Givebutter community!

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We The Patriots USA · 1 review · Experienced 2026-03-01 ·

Very poor onboarding process

We have found the onboarding process to be extraordinarily difficult, and costly. We have spent countless hours, and significant dollars, trying to migrate our recurring plans. Over three months in, we are still working through bugs like duplicate charges and some plans not activating due to supposed issues with the bank/card issuer, even though those payments always processed perfectly fine with our previous vendors, Zoho and Bloomerang. Their standard response when we have raised a concern is to deflect to us, or to a third party, rather than take responsibility for the problem. They did refund us for our first year subscription cost, but only after a lot of complaining and jumping through hoops. The system itself is fairly easy to use, but we found the Quickbooks integration to be extraordinarily difficult, with very little support, so we had to enlist our accountant who spent six hours trying to figure it out (and it still might not be working properly). If you are a startup without many recurring plans or integrations it could be a could solution for you, but otherwise we can't recommend it.

Reply from Givebutter2026-06-02

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We understand this outcome was disappointing, and the experience felt frustrating for you. Our team worked closely with you throughout the project and aimed to communicate timelines, risks, and tradeoffs clearly at each stage. While we understand you were unhappy with the final outcome, we appreciate the feedback and are continuing to improve how we guide customers through these decisions.

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Mich · 8 reviews · Experienced 2026-05-10 ·

scammy service

No transaction history or way to protect payment info- a transaction went through months after I cancelled a recurring donation. Customer service acknowledged that it was cancelled (I repeated the cancellation) and said they can't remove my payment info. So there's no security for your financial info and customer service shrugs it off.

Reply from Givebutter2026-05-26

Hi Mich, thank you for sharing your experience, and we’re really sorry for the frustration this caused. We definitely understand how concerning an unexpected recurring charge can feel. While Givebutter appears on donation receipts as the payment processor, donations are sent directly to the organization you supported. We’re also unable to remove records of completed transactions for compliance and security reasons. That said, if a recurring donation was successfully canceled, it should no longer continue charging moving forward. Since we’re unable to locate your account from the information included in the review, we’d really appreciate if you could reconnect with our support team using the email address tied to the donation so we can take another look into this and help clarify what happened.

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C · 1 review · Experienced 2026-04-17 ·

I believe this company is a disgrace…

I believe this company is a disgrace for scamming people. I donated to a food pantry in January and now they tell me that I opted for quarterly. They give out email addresses that bounce back. They promote a free service to 501c3 and charge donators over 10% in fees, which is not disclose until you get billed. Will never donate to any one using their platform again.

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Mike Sweeney · 4 reviews · Experienced 2026-04-07 ·

Very deceptive with $54.00 "tip" added…

Very deceptive with $54.00 "tip" added automatic lyrics to my donation!

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David DSS · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-01-26 ·

Fraudulent website including "hidden"…

Fraudulent website including "hidden" way to adjust outrageous "tips".just write a check. AGs investigating.

Reply from Givebutter2026-03-18

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 💛

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Bobby D · 1 review · Experienced 2026-02-01 ·

Terrible experience overall

Terrible experience overall. Would not recommend on any capacity

Reply from Givebutter2026-03-18

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.

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Mr. Julian S. Kroin · 6 reviews · Experienced 2026-03-04 ·

blind-sided by a $75 'tip' on a $500…

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!

Reply from Givebutter2026-03-10

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.

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charlotte · 1 review · Experienced 2026-03-02 ·

Opted out of "tip"

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.

Reply from Givebutter2026-03-10

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.

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Lisa Robbins · 1 review · Experienced 2026-02-23 ·

Givebutter has been the best choice!

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!

Reply from Givebutter2026-02-25

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!

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Maribel Aviles · 1 review · Experienced 2026-02-19 ·

What is better than having a human full…

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!

Reply from Givebutter2026-02-25

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. 💛

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gerried9 · 5 reviews · Experienced 2026-02-20 ·

They closed my account under 24 hours…

They closed my account under 24 hours no reason listed and blocked me from sending messages what in the world???

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Tatiana Quiroga · 1 review · Experienced 2026-02-11 ·

The team was wonderful

The team was wonderful. Quick to respond. Super helpful, friendly and keep communicating with me the whole time.

Reply from Givebutter2026-02-25

Hi Tatiana! 💛 Such lovely feedback; thank you! We’re so happy to hear the team could help and keep you supported the whole way. We’re always here if you need anything else, and we love seeing all the amazing work you’re doing!

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PCA President · 1 review · Experienced 2026-02-12 ·

Great Platform, Wonderful Staff

This company is great. Awesome platform that has really organized our NPO and the staff is wonderful. Such a pleasure to work with. Joyce is awesome btw!

Reply from Givebutter2026-02-25

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re happy to hear that it has been helpful in organizing your NPO and that you’ve had a wonderful experience with our team. Joyce will be so happy to hear your shoutout! 😊 We’re so glad to support the amazing work you’re doing and can’t wait to keep cheering you on every step of the way.

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Rob B · 3 reviews · Experienced 2026-02-11 ·

Poor support makes platform worthless

Although the concept of the platform and most of the functionality is stellar, the abysmal support makes it worthless. there is no quick way to resolve anything and the support staff best is to give you a link which you probably already read. i have wasted countless hours with horrible, unknowledgeable support staff. Buyer Beware!

Reply from Givebutter2026-02-25

Hello Rob! We want to sincerely apologize for the experience you had. We completely understand how frustrating this has been, especially with your event just days away and needing to communicate with your ticket holders. It’s absolutely not what we want for anyone using Givebutter. I’m truly sorry that this led to hours of back-and-forth and caused unnecessary stress. Please know that we’ve shared your feedback internally to improve. I also want to confirm that our engineering team is actively monitoring the DNS connection to resolve this as quickly as possible. We really appreciate all the work you’re doing with your events and nonprofit mission, and we never intended for you to feel this way.

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Christie · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-02-10 ·

We are very happy with Givebutter

We are very happy with Givebutter. This is the fourth platform we've tried and while there are changes I'd like to see (like team pages looking different than campaign pages), we think it outshines the rest.

Reply from Givebutter2026-02-11

Christie, yay! So glad we’re making things easier and standing out from the rest. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

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Cyndi Dawson · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-02-10 ·

I am new to the non-profit world

I am new to the non-profit world, having just created a new nonprofit. I contacted the "Give Butter" chat and learned more from Eve (on chat) than I did by reading about donations online over the past month!

Reply from Givebutter2026-02-11

Cyndi, that’s so great to hear! Happy Eve could make things easier and help you get going with your nonprofit.

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Kendria Cost · 1 review · Experienced 2026-02-08 ·

Rita was amazing

Rita was amazing! Quick, efficient, kind and helpful!

Reply from Givebutter2026-02-11

Yay, Kendria! So happy to hear Rita was awesome for you! She’s going to love reading this!

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Bill Langham · 4 reviews · Experienced 2026-01-27 ·

WE have been a client for 3 years now…

WE have been a client for 3 years now and learn something new each year. AS we get to know the app we find it more and more usefull. This year discovered how handy the CSV downloads were to organizing our charitable poker tournament. Genie for Givebutter Chat was especially helpful in composing an email for distribution.

Reply from Givebutter2026-02-11

Hi Bill! Wow, three years, that’s amazing! So happy to hear you’re discovering new ways to make things easier each year. It’s awesome that the CSV downloads and Genie helped with your poker tournament prep and emails. Thanks for sharing your experience and for sticking with us all this time, Bill!