GiveKit vs BetterUnite
BetterUnite and GiveKit both cover donations, events, silent auctions, peer-to-peer and a donor CRM. The difference is how they're packaged: BetterUnite sells events and its CRM as separate modules in three tiers, while GiveKit puts everything on one monthly plan.
Updated October 2026
At a glance
- What it is
- All-in-one fundraising, grants and nonprofit operations
- Pricing
- From $50/mo
- Features compared
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BetterUnite
- What it is
- Event, auction and CRM platform sold in modules and tiers
- Pricing
- Free at 3%, or from $65/mo
- Features compared
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The short answer
Choose BetterUnite if events and live auctions are your main focus and you're happy to buy modules and tiers as you grow, or if you need its larger integrations. Choose GiveKit if you want grants, volunteers, memberships, automations and your CRM on one plan, without tier upgrades to unlock them.
GiveKit and BetterUnite features
Based on what each company lists on its own website.
| Feature | | BetterUnite |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraising | ||
| Donation forms & campaigns | Yes | Yes |
| Peer-to-peer fundraising | Yes | Yes |
| Events & ticketing | Yes | Yes |
| Memberships | Yes | Pro plan |
| Silent auctions | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic max bids | Yes | Yes |
| Soft close on late bids | Yes | Paid add-on |
| Grants | ||
| Grant discovery & matching | Yes | Not listed |
| Guided grant writing | Yes | Not listed |
| Grant pipeline tracking | Yes | Premier plan |
| Relationships & operations | ||
| Donor CRM | Yes | Separate module |
| Email newsletters | Add-on | Premier plan |
| Volunteer shift scheduling | Yes | Pro plan |
| Board management | Yes | Not listed |
Offered · — Not listed on their website · "Add-on" means available for an extra charge
How GiveKit and BetterUnite charge
GiveKit
From $50/mo
- Plan
- One monthly price by size, with every feature included
- Card fee
- 4.9% + $0.30, covered by 98% of donors
- ACH bank transfer fee
- 1.8%, capped at $10
- Donor tips
- None. Every ask on your form is for your cause
BetterUnite
Free at 3%, or from $65/mo
- Free plan
- The full platform at a 3% platform fee, plus card processing
- Paid plans
- Sold per module: Events & Auctions from $65/mo, CRM Plus from $80/mo, billed annually
- Pro and Premier
- Custom pricing; needed for memberships, volunteers, email marketing and grants
- Fees at checkout
- Platform and processing fees can be passed on to donors
On BetterUnite's free plan, $50,000 raised is $1,500 in platform fees before card processing. Paid plans are priced per module and tier, and BetterUnite's own pricing page puts membership and volunteer management on Pro, and grant management and email marketing on Premier. GiveKit is one published monthly plan with those included, and donors almost always cover the transaction fee.
What BetterUnite offers, and the catch
- Strong event and auction toolsTicketing, sponsorships, mobile bidding with max bids, live auctions, paddle raises and raffles.
- Free to start, with a 3% feeEvery feature is available free at a 3% platform fee per transaction, plus card processing.
- Sold in modules and tiersEvents & Auctions and CRM Plus are priced separately. Memberships and volunteers need Pro, and grants and email marketing need Premier, both quoted.
- IntegrationsHigher tiers connect to QuickBooks, Zapier and CRMs like Salesforce and Tessitura.
What GiveKit does differently
- One plan, everything on itGiveKit doesn't split events and the CRM into separate products or gate features by tier. Every plan includes the same tools.
- Grants from search to awardGiveKit finds grants with Grant Fit™ match scores, guides you through drafting, and tracks every application. BetterUnite lists grant management on its Premier tier.
- Late-bid extensions includedGiveKit auctions extend the clock on late bids automatically. BetterUnite lists auto-extend as a paid add-on on Pro and Premier.
- Published pricingGiveKit plans start at $50/mo with prices on our website. BetterUnite's Pro and Premier tiers are priced by quote.
Which one is right for you?
BetterUnite may suit you if…
- Galas, golf tournaments and live auctions are your main fundraising
- You want to start free and are fine with a 3% fee
- You need Salesforce, Tessitura or other larger integrations
GiveKit is a great fit if…
- You want every tool on one plan, without tier upgrades
- You apply for grants and want them next to your fundraising
- You'd rather not pay a percentage on top of processing
GiveKit vs BetterUnite: common questions
How much does BetterUnite cost?
BetterUnite offers its full platform free with a 3% platform fee per transaction plus card processing. Paid plans are sold per module: Events & Auctions starts at $65 a month and CRM Plus at $80 a month, billed annually, with Pro and Premier tiers priced by quote. GiveKit plans start at $50 a month with everything included.
Does BetterUnite include grants and email marketing?
BetterUnite's pricing page lists grant management and email marketing on its Premier CRM tier. GiveKit includes grant matching, guided drafting and tracking on every plan, and GiveKit Email is a $10 a month add-on.
Can I move from BetterUnite to GiveKit?
Yes. We help bring your contacts and giving history into GiveKit so you don't start from scratch.
BetterUnite information is based on its public website as of October 2026 and may change. BetterUnite is a trademark of its owner. Spot something out of date? Let us know.
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