DONORBOX VS CHARITABLE
Charitable Gives You Incredible Value
At A Fraction Of The Cost!
Why pay thousands a year in monthly and platform fees? With Charitable, you keep more of your donations, enjoy powerful fundraising tools, and never worry about hidden fees!
Stop losing funds to platform fees. Take control of your fundraising with Charitable!
Spending too much on your current fundraising platform but still feeling limited?
Switch to Charitable for an easy setup, professional campaigns, and full donation management designed to help nonprofits like yours raise more without breaking the bank.
Charitable offers more features, continuous innovation, and listens closely to your feedback—all at a fraction of the cost.
Make the change today and partner with a platform that grows with your needs and delivers true value.
David Bisset
Project Manager, Charitable
Why Pay $1,800 a Year? Charitable Gives You More for Just $69!
Stop overpaying for donation software. With Charitable, you get everything you need to run successful fundraising campaigns – at a price that’s truly affordable.
Imagine waking up tomorrow with a better donation plugin and:
🚀 Launching fundraising campaigns in minutes that deliver faster results and higher donations.
💰 Paying a fraction of the cost for more features and better performance
✅ Having faster, more personalized support from a team dedicated to helping your nonprofit succeed.
Here’s How Easy It Is To Switch From Donorbox to Charitable
Migrate all your data in minutes, not hours – no developer or coding needed!
See What Our Charitable Users Have To Say
“I tried all charity / donation plugins on wordpress and I have to admit that Charitable is the best of all!!!”
Lauren Haas
“We’ve tried some of the other donation management systems, but they were way too expensive and, as a small org, we didn’t need all the features we were paying for. Charitable Pro is just right for us. Everything works so well right out of the box, integrates perfectly with our WordPress site, and is so user friendly. Also, support is responsive & effective.”
“I’ve tried the few other fundraising plugin possibilities out there and was disappointed or just plain frustrated. But WP Charitable just works. Beautiful front end design, easy to customize, and logically structured.”
Why Charitable Stands Out: Features You Can’t Miss
| Donorbox | Charitable | |
| Unlimited Campaigns | ✅ | ✅ |
| Unlimited Team Members | ❌ | ✅ |
| Zero Transaction Fee | ❌ | ✅ |
| Recurring Donations | ✅ | ✅ |
| Peer-to-Peer Fundraising | ✅ | ✅ |
| Visual Builder | ❌ | ✅ |
| Campaign Templates | ❌ | ✅ |
| Fully Customizable | ❌ | ✅ |
| Campaign Gallery | ❌ | ✅ |
| Donor Referrals | ❌ | ✅ |
| Fundraising Teams | ❌ | ✅ |
| Donor Custom Fields | ❌ | ✅ |
| Ambassadors | ❌ | ✅ |
| Privacy Compliance | ❌ | ✅ |
| Progress Bars | ✅ | ✅ |
| Fee Recovery | Partial | ✅ |
| Donor Profiles | ✅ | ✅ |
| Donor Dashboard | ✅ | ✅ |
| Comprehensive Donor Management | ❌ | ✅ |
| Anonymous Donations | ✅ | ✅ |
| Recent Donation Notifications | ❌ | ✅ |
| Advanced Automated Emails | ❌ | ✅ |
| Email Customization Without Code | ❌ | ✅ |
| PDF Receipts | ✅ | ✅ |
| Annual Statements | ✅ | ✅ |
| Advanced Reports | ❌ | ✅ |
| Social Sharing | ✅ | ✅ |
Not Convinced Yet?
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Why Choose Charitable Over DonorBox?
Complete Ownership & Customization
Total Control and Customization
Don’t be limited with basic donor management and few customization options.
Charitable gives you full ownership: host every campaign on your own WordPress site, customize forms and pages with drag-and-drop ease, and integrate seamlessly with your favorite tools.
Plus, we offer expert help available 24*7 to help you succeed.
DonorBox vs Charitable –
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a question about the Charitable compared to DonorBox? See the list below for our most frequently asked questions. If your question is not listed here, please contact us.
Does Charitable take a percentage of each donation?
- Pro version: Charitable Pro does not have any platform fee whatsoever. You only pay standard annual subscription (starting at $69 per year) + any fees from your payment gateway.
- Lite version: Charitable Lite is free to use. There are no annual subscription charges. We only charge a 3% flat fee on every donation. You may also incur transaction fees from your payment gateway that goes directly to them.
Are there any limits on the number of campaigns or donation forms with Charitable?
No. Charitable lets you create unlimited donation campaigns and forms from day one – no paid upgrades or restrictions.
Can I manage recurring donations with Charitable?
Yes! Charitable includes robust recurring donation features so your supporters can contribute weekly, monthly, or on a custom schedule – helping you achieve a reliable, steady income.
Does Charitable integrate with my favorite tools and services?
Charitable works seamlessly with many popular platforms, including MailChimp, ActiveCampaign, Constant Contact, HubSpot, MailPoet, Zapier, and more.
Is Charitable easy to set up and use?
Yes. Charitable is designed to be easy for anyone to use – no coding and beginner-friendly. We’ve included a setup wizard that guides you through the process so you can set up and launch your first campaign in minutes, not hours, not days!
What kind of support does Charitable offer?
Lite users can post questions in the WordPress support forum. Charitable Pro plugin customers can reach out to us through the support channel. You’ll receive friendly, responsive support from a team experienced in helping charities succeed. We’re here to answer questions and resolve any issues quickly.
Does Charitable host my campaigns on their platform?
No. All of your fundraising campaigns live 100% on your own WordPress website. You’re in full control of your branding, your donor data, and your content.
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