Best for Restaurant Operators, Multi-unit Chains, Restaurant Accountants.
DonorPerfect
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Best for Fundraising Teams Nonprofits, Fundraising Teams, Development Directors
Givebutter
Givebutter enables nonprofits to run donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, ticketed events, auctions, and recurring giving, all while managing donor data via a built-in CRM. Its “Givebutter Guarantee” means that when optional donor tips are enabled, organizations pay $0 platform fees (only processing fees apply). If tips are turned off, a flat platform fee (1-5% depending on campaign type) applies. Additional features, analytics, and automation are available through Givebutter Plus, which is contact-based and starts at $29/month
Pros & Cons:
Pros
Cons
✔️ Core fundraising & donor tools available for free with optional tips
✖️ If tips disabled, platform fee applies (1-5%)
✔️ Transparent tip-or-fee model allows flexibility and choice
✖️ Processing fees (2.9% + $0.30) always apply to each transaction
✔️ Givebutter Plus adds advanced features via contact-based subscription
✖️ Plus pricing can scale up quickly for large contact lists
Givebutter offers a generous free-use model with optional tips and only charges for advanced features through a contact-based subscription.
✖ Some invoices get rejected and need reuploading. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
✔ Automates invoice processing, inventory tracking, and bill payments (U.S.).
✖ Bill pay is only available within the U.S. currently. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
✔ Integrates with many POS & accounting systems.
✖ Setup and mapping require time and accuracy.
Bottom Line : MarginEdge transforms back-office restaurant workflows by automating invoice, inventory, and cost analytics, making it ideal for operators seeking efficiency and insight.
DonorPerfect is a cloud-based CRM built for nonprofits to manage donor relations, process gifts and pledges, run campaigns, and automate communications.It includes online forms, recurring giving, dashboards, email integrations, volunteer tracking, event management, and powerful reporting tools.
✖ Can get expensive for smaller nonprofits with limited budget. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
✔ Strong reporting & dashboard tools with many templates and custom reports.
✖ Some users report learning curve and need for training to use advanced features effectively. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
✔ Good integrations (email marketing, accounting, volunteer tracking).
✖ Some features (events, scholarships, peer-to-peer) require add-ons or third-party tools. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Bottom Line : DonorPerfect is a robust tool for nonprofits that need strong donor management, fundraising automation, and data insights—best for mid-sized or growing organizations.