Givebutter vs Bonterra (EveryAction)
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026). Last verified July 22, 2026.
The short answer
Givebutter ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #7) for Nonprofit development and operations teams choosing a platform to collect donations, manage donors, and run fundraising campaigns. Best free platform for campaigns and events.
At a glance
| Givebutter | Bonterra (EveryAction) | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026) | #7 / The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.7 | 8.1 |
| Best for | Free-to-start giving, events, and peer-to-peer | Fundraising plus advocacy for larger orgs |
| Pricing | $ (free platform, optional tip + processing) | $$$ (enterprise, custom quote) |
| HQ | Washington, D.C., USA | Austin, USA |
| Founded | 2016 | 2022 |
Givebutter
Best free platform for campaigns and events.
givebutter.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026)
Bonterra (EveryAction)
Best fundraising-plus-advocacy platform for larger orgs.
www.bonterratech.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Fundraising Software Platforms (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.