Platform comparison
Finance and event leads use this page to compare capabilities and pricing models. RaiseGood charges a flat platform fee; many alternatives take a percentage of every card charge.
The short version: if your event raises $75,000, a 3% platform fee is roughly $2,250 before processing. RaiseGood Starter is $999 per year with no platform cut on supporter charges. Your finance committee can budget the software line without guessing.
RaiseGood plans
No percentage skim on every bid, raffle ticket, or admission sale. You pay for the platform; supporters pay your nonprofit through Stripe Connect.
For occasional fundraisers (fewer than four live events per billing year)
$299
Per live event slot — buy one checkout at a time when you need it.
For teams running several events a year
$999
per year
For galas and year-round fundraising programs
$1,999
per year
Capabilities
Auctions, raffles, and paid admission in one flow for staff and supporters. Compare how each platform handles the mix your finance committee actually funds.
| Capability | RaiseGood | Givebutter | OneCause | Handbid | GiveSmart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program and event night | |||||
| Primary focus | 501(c)(3) event night: auctions, raffles, admission | Broad online fundraising and campaigns | Gala and mobile bidding programs | Mobile silent and live auctions | Galas, auctions, and donor engagement |
| English auctions with mobile bidding | Yes | Varies | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Raffles and mystery boxes | Yes | Varies | Varies | Partial | Varies |
| Paid event admission and tickets | Yes | Varies | Varies | No | Varies |
| Live staff control center | Yes | Partial | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Payments and fees | |||||
| Platform fee on supporter card charges | No (subscription pricing) | 0% with tips, or 3% when tips off | Varies by plan | Varies | No separate platform fee listed |
| Stripe Connect payouts to nonprofit | Yes | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Staff and supporters | |||||
| Attendee receipt lookup (email and PIN) | Yes | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| White-label supporter portal | Professional plan | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
Program and event night
Payments and fees
Staff and supporters
Pricing models
Many platforms charge a cut of funds raised on top of card processing. RaiseGood charges a flat platform fee so your gala total is not your software bill.
| Topic | RaiseGood | Givebutter | OneCause | Handbid | GiveSmart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat subscription or per-event slot | Free with donor tips, or percentage fee | Annual subscription or pay-as-you-go | Per event or annual packages | Annual subscription (custom quote) |
| Published starting price | From $299 per event or $999/yr | $0 with tips; Givebutter Plus from ~$29/mo | From ~$200 PAYG or $2,995/yr Professional | From ~$1,396 per event | From ~$3,000/yr (sales quote) |
| Platform fee on funds raised | None | 0% with tips enabled; 3% when tips disabled | 0% on annual plan; up to 5% on PAYG | None listed on subscription | None listed on subscription |
| Typical card processing | Nonprofit Stripe Connect account (~2.9% + 30¢) | ~2.9% + 30¢ (often covered by tips) | Varies by processor (~2–4%) | ~3.5% + 30¢ via Handbid | ~3.5% cards; ~3.95% Amex |
Figures summarize public list pricing and common fee structures as of June 2026. They are not quotes, contracts, or legal advice. Competitor plans change; confirm current terms on each vendor site before you buy.
Cost at your gala size
Estimated annual software and platform fees for a team on RaiseGood Starter versus common alternatives. Card processing to your nonprofit's Stripe account is included in competitor estimates where applicable.
If you raise about
$35,000
per year through the platform
RaiseGood Starter
$999 / yr
2.9% effective of funds raised
Estimated alternatives
At this volume, Starter saves about $1,206 vs Givebutter with tips disabled (modeled 3% + processing).
If you raise about
$75,000
per year through the platform
RaiseGood Starter
$999 / yr
1.3% effective of funds raised
Estimated alternatives
At this volume, Starter saves about $3,726 vs Givebutter with tips disabled (modeled 3% + processing).
If you raise about
$100,000
per year through the platform
RaiseGood Starter
$999 / yr
1.0% effective of funds raised
Estimated alternatives
At this volume, Starter saves about $5,301 vs Givebutter with tips disabled (modeled 3% + processing).
Modeled scenarios as of June 2026. Assumptions are documented on this page for planning conversations, not as guarantees of competitor invoices.
This comparison summarizes product positioning and public pricing for nonprofit buyers. It is not a quote of competitor pricing or legal terms. Capabilities vary by plan and year; confirm details on vendor sites before you decide.
Last reviewed June 2026. See our pricing, features, and FAQ for RaiseGood details.