# Donorbox Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Donorbox the right Nonprofit solution for you? Explore 625 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/156860/Donorbox/reviews --- Donorbox 4.8 (625) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated June 3rd, 2026 # Reviews of Donorbox Ease of use 4.8 Customer Service 4.7 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Tailored for nonprofit needs 96% positive reviews out of 81 Most users report Donorbox suits nonprofits well, offering affordability, ease, and features for small organizations. Avery H Operations and Development Director, 2 - 10 employees. "It has allowed our small but growing nonprofit to stay organized, manage outreach, and engage with our community more effectively." High and confusing fee structure 37% negative reviews out of 102 Some reviewers find Donorbox’s fees and payment structure costly, confusing, and challenging for smaller organizations. David J Big man, 1 employee. "All prices were listed in USD despite the fackt that i was in canada making it more confusing for the event" Robust donation security features 98% positive reviews out of 51 Most reviewers indicate Donorbox provides strong security, reliable donation processing, and peace of mind for donors. Declan O Office Manager, 2 - 10 employees. "As a nonprofit, efficiency and security are critical, and Donorbox delivers on both fronts." Effortless and fast onboarding 100% positive reviews out of 49 Most reviewers describe setup as extremely straightforward, quick, and accessible even for non-technical users. Jennifer C Executive Director, 2 - 10 employees. "We looked at SO many different options but Donorbox won out for its ease of use on the backend and super quick setup." ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 625 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Nicolas R. Secretary-Treasurer International Affairs Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Donorbox has helped us exponentially grow our donor base and total contributions" October 19, 2022 5.0 Pros Donorbox’s wide range of payment options and its ability to accept nearly every currency in the world makes it a vital component of our organization’s fundraising as our donors and members are located around the world. Cons Thanks to Donorbox’s continual addition of new features, the cons we noted when we were first selecting the platform have since disappeared. Alternatives considered [PayPal](https://www.capterra.com/p/207944/PayPal/) Switched from [Patreon](https://www.capterra.com/p/230186/Patreon/) Patreon charges a significant fee and lacks the features that Donorbox offers, it is not an effective fundraising platform for most non-profit organizations. Review Source ES Evelind S. Treasurer Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Smooth the way for your donors" September 17, 2025 5.0 Donorbox, integrated with Stripe and Paypal is simple for our donors to use. The form for our website was easy to set up and works smoothly. We've added the connection to https://doublethedonation.com/, which was also seamless. Pros It is widely used by other non-profits. It was simple to set up and the subscription options allow us to pay as we use it. Cons This is generally, a great product. Some integrations seem costly, but this is not a critical factor. Alternatives considered [PayPal](https://www.capterra.com/p/207944/PayPal/) Reason for choosing Donorbox Donorbox has the critical features for recurring donations Switched from [Flipcause](https://www.capterra.com/p/136488/Flipcause/) Access to funds and management of recurring donations Review Source SJ Sierra J. Trauma specialist, business owner Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Pretty good service" September 16, 2025 3.0 It is an effective way to beef up your fundraising and one of few options to let people donate to any cause they want without limitations. Pros Management and tracking was my favorite aspects. I struggled to engage in a lot of the marketing tools because it seemed too big of a lesrning curve to prioritize over the other projects I was using donorbox to support. Cons I wanted a way to engage or understand my donors a little better. Im not exactly sure what that is, but maybe a survery when they change their donation or sign up or some kind of feedback tool. Alternatives considered [Patreon](https://www.capterra.com/p/230186/Patreon/) Reason for choosing Donorbox It had lower processing fees and was simple to set up. Accessibility is important. Switched from [Patreon](https://www.capterra.com/p/230186/Patreon/) I was offering more of a community care model fund than a membership where people would receive something from me. My members were giving back to others. Review Source DB Daniel B. Founder Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Donorbox makes fundraising simple" September 16, 2025 5.0 I was initially drawn to donor box by their lower than average fees. When I signed up, I found that setting up the service was quick and easy. I first implemented it on my own nonprofit website, then helped others with theirs. Love these guys. Pros Donor box makes online fundraising a simple and easy to implement process for nonprofits. Their online donation forms are easy to customize, simple to embed in a website, and even helps improve donor retention Cons The multi-step admin panel takes a bit of getting used to, but all the options are present. Thankfully, a helpful tool section is available for learning how to use the service. Switched from [Donately](https://www.capterra.com/p/154495/Donately/) I found Donaltly’s fees to be too high and their service less customizable. I began looking at better options and stumbled on Donorbox many years ago. Review Source BB Brenda B. Executive Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Love Donorbox" September 16, 2025 5.0 Pros It is super easy to use for the donor and the organization and we've had no trouble with security breaches. Easy to see exactly how much is being donated and by whom. Cons hard for donors to find how to donate without making it a recurring donation. We have had many donors have to go in and make a change after the original donation because of this. Alternatives considered [PayPal](https://www.capterra.com/p/207944/PayPal/)[Venmo](https://www.capterra.com/p/222572/Venmo-/) Reason for choosing Donorbox use of a credit card was easier, no need to attach to a bank account. Review Source JS Jeremy S. Booster Vice President Music Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best Fundraising Platform for our Marching Band Fundraising" September 17, 2025 5.0 Our band has tried several fundraisers in the past to mixed results, but this one was a perfect fit. Our group does not believe in the high pressure sales tactics and the large percentage fees of the platforms used by other groups in our school. When we found Donorbox, it seemed to good to be true but after running our first very successful campaign, we discovered it was exactly what we were looking for. We will be suggesting this to everyone who asks and will be using it for years to come to help support our growing program. Pros This was the perfect fundraising tool for our marching band. We were looking for a low cost, low pressure, high quality platform that also allowed peer to peer fundraising to get the kids involved. Donorbox checked all those boxes. The tool was very user friendly and the resources available to help the users were extensive. Cons We wanted to be able to contact donors straight from the tool but we couldn't without upgrading to the paid option. Alternatives considered [Mailchimp](https://www.capterra.com/p/110228/MailChimp/) Reason for choosing Donorbox Depth of experience, cost of using the platform, amount of "how to" resources, no high pressure user tactics (min emails, min users, min amount raised, etc) Review Source SH Shane H. CEO Music Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Donorbox has been a gamechanger!" September 16, 2025 5.0 Donorbox has been a gamechanger for our organization. It has allowed us to bring in so much more income over the past three years because of its flexibility. Pros I love that Donorbox allows people to donate flexibly: with any amount, any payment method, and even on a monthly or yearly basis if desired. I also love that it can be a flexible and attractive widget that can be placed anywhere on my website! Cons There's not much to dislike about Donorbox, but my least favorite thing is probably that I have to pay for it. :) Also, I wish it were easier for donors (and for me) to cancel donor payment plans. Switched from [PayPal](https://www.capterra.com/p/207944/PayPal/) Donorbox is much more flexible and allows us to share our donation links more universally than just with PayPal users, which isn't everyone. Review Source LL Linda L. President Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A great site that performs as well as it says it will" September 16, 2025 5.0 User friendly, easy for anyone to learn how to use and I love all the features. It changed my whole donor relationship and the our webpage became more professional-looking with all the features. Pros I love this app. It's performed very well for us, I love all the features and it's super user-friendly. We even recommended it to one of our partners who is now using it as well. Cons as always, when worse comes to worse, we want to talk to a live person if we have questions. But then again, very few sites have that anyone. Alternatives considered [PayPal](https://www.capterra.com/p/207944/PayPal/) Reason for choosing Donorbox features and ease of use. We love donor box Switched from [PayPal](https://www.capterra.com/p/207944/PayPal/) your features and ease of use. And I like the clean look you provide Review Source NW Nicole W. Director of Revenue Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "“A Simple, Reliable, and Donor-Friendly Fundraising Platform”" September 16, 2025 5.0 Overall, Donorbox has streamlined our fundraising efforts and provided a reliable, professional-looking platform for donors. It’s been a great tool for growing our monthly giving program and managing campaigns with ease. While there’s room for improvement in analytics and pricing flexibility, the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks. Pros Donorbox is extremely user-friendly and makes it simple to set up donation forms and campaigns quickly. The customization options allow us to stay on-brand, and the recurring donation features make it easy to encourage sustainable giving. Their customer support is also responsive and helpful. Cons Some advanced features require higher-tier plans, which can feel limiting for smaller nonprofits. The reporting/dashboard could also be more robust and intuitive. Switched from [forms.app](https://www.capterra.com/p/197758/forms-app/) Form titan was hard to use and didn't integrate with our website Review Source Hugo G. Mobile developer Environmental Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ok donor solution but need to be revamped. " April 24, 2025 3.0 I'm not sure this is the best service for donors, they are a lot to be desired of. Pros Well it works kind of, but nothing more. Donor can donate, payment works, receipt works, Cons UI is slugish, API is not included in the pricing, API does not allow you to add data, like new donors, generate receipt using the API Review Source AW Aaron W. Vice President Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Comfortable and Functional WYSIWYG Donation Platform" September 16, 2025 4.0 Overall I would be excited to recommend this to other nonprofits, especially ones earlier stage that are trying to get their handle on what features are important to them while paying a very fair rate. Pros I like the payment structure and how easy it is to implement on different websites. Having access to advanced functions like events is also very useful, especially with the ability to itemize the face value. I haven't had any issues with support so far helping if there was anything that needed to be resolved. Cons Generally there's a little bit of a left of customization available, for example if I were putting it on to my website on one of the fonts to match, it becomes a lot more difficult to pull that sort of thing off. Alternatives considered [Givebutter](https://www.capterra.com/p/172048/Givebutter/) Reason for choosing Donorbox Ease of setup and reputability, also integration potential Review Source CB Catherine B. CFO Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great platform!" September 16, 2025 5.0 We had a dog in need of a medical fundraiser and it was very easy to set it up and implement it on Donorbox. Pros The wide coverage and number of potential donors reached. It’s very easy to use, as the interface is super intuitive. Cons The fees, but you expect this with all comparable platforms. It would be great if donor box could find sponsors to support the platform rather than charging the users. Alternatives considered [GoFundMe](https://www.capterra.com/p/158457/CrowdRise/) Reason for choosing Donorbox I was told that donor box would reach a larger audience Review Source NC Nicole C. Founder Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Secure, Simple, and Effective Giving Platform for Ministries" September 16, 2025 5.0 Our overall experience has been excellent. Donorbox has provided a secure, user-friendly platform that allows our ministry to focus more on people and less on administrative details. From donation tracking to volunteer and event management, it helps us steward resources well and build stronger relationships with our supporters. The customer support team has also been responsive and helpful whenever questions arise. Pros Donorbox makes online giving simple, secure, and trustworthy for both donors and our ministry. The donation forms integrate beautifully into our website and are easy for people to use. The security features give peace of mind, and the ability to track donations in one place saves our team countless hours. Event management and recurring giving options have been huge for us, and the built-in donor management system makes following up with supporters easy and personal. Cons Some of the customization options for forms and event pages could be a bit more flexible. While the platform covers all the basics well, at times we wished for deeper branding options without needing outside tools. Review Source MP Maria P. Grants Manager Music Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great for Small Nonprofits, But With Some Limits" September 16, 2025 4.0 Donorbox has been a very useful tool for our nonprofit. The donation forms are easy to set up and embed directly on our website, and donors appreciate how simple the checkout process is. I especially like the recurring donation options. Donors can set up monthly or annual gifts and even manage their own giving through a self-service portal, which saves us a lot of admin time. The ability to accept credit cards, PayPal, ACH, and even Apple/Google Pay has also made giving more accessible. The platform also includes peer-to-peer fundraising, event ticketing, and some solid integrations with tools like Salesforce, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp. For the price, it offers a lot of functionality, and it’s a good entry-level platform for small and mid-sized organizations that want to professionalize online giving without a heavy tech investment. That said, there are a few drawbacks. Donorbox charges a 1.75% platform fee (on top of Stripe/PayPal fees), which can add up if you’re processing a higher volume of donations. The customization options are also somewhat limited, you can brand the forms, but they don’t always match the exact look and feel of your website. Donor management and reporting are fairly basic; if you need robust segmentation or CRM features, you’ll probably outgrow Donorbox. Event management is also decent, but not as strong as dedicated ticketing platforms. Overall, I’d recommend Donorbox to smaller nonprofits or those just starting to build an online giving strategy. It’s affordable, easy to use, and donor-friendly, but may feel limiting for larger organizations with more complex fundraising and data needs. Pros Easy to navigate and use, customizable donation forms, peer-to-peer and crowdfunding options, and the integrations with tools like hubspot and quickbooks. I also like that donors can update their payment methods on their own. Cons Platform fees are a bit high. Donor management is lacking, so we still need a separate tool for that. The ticketing and events tools work, but they aren’t as advanced as dedicated platforms (like Eventbrite or Givebutter). Review Source LM Latifah M. Director Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "We love Donorbox!" September 17, 2025 4.0 Donorbox is an excellent fundraising platform that makes it simple and seamless to collect donations online. The setup process is quick, the interface is user-friendly, and it integrates smoothly with websites and payment processors. I especially appreciate the recurring donation feature, which helps build consistent support, and the customization options that make donation forms look professional and aligned with branding. Overall, Donorbox is reliable, affordable, and a great tool for nonprofits and organizations looking to grow their donor base. Pros What I liked most about Donorbox was how easy it was to set up and customize donation forms. The platform is very user-friendly, integrates smoothly with websites, and offers recurring donation options that make it simple to build ongoing support. I also appreciated the professional look of the forms and the ability to track donations with clear reporting tools. Cons Cons: While Donorbox is a great tool overall, some of the customization features could be more flexible without requiring advanced coding. The processing fees can also add up for smaller nonprofits, and it takes a little time to get familiar with all the settings. However, once you learn the platform, it runs smoothly. Review Source SA Sara A. Grant Writer and Marketing Specialist Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Game-Changer for Nonprofit Fundraising" September 16, 2025 5.0 Our overall experience with Donorbox has been excellent. The platform is intuitive and easy to set up, making it simple for both our team and our donors to use. We’ve seen an increase in recurring donations thanks to the seamless checkout process, and the integrations with our website and communication tools save us valuable time. While there are a few premium features behind a paywall, the value we get overall has far exceeded expectations. Donorbox has truly helped us streamline fundraising and strengthen donor relationships. Pros Donorbox has been an incredible tool for our nonprofit! The platform is user-friendly, easy to set up, and makes the donation process seamless for our supporters. We love the customizable features, recurring donation options, and the ability to track donor activity in one place. The customer support team is also responsive and genuinely helpful. Donorbox has made fundraising simpler and more effective—we highly recommend it to any organization looking to grow their impact! Cons There’s a bit of a learning curve at first if you’ve never used donation platforms before. Occasional transaction fees add up, but they’re still reasonable compared to other platforms. Review Source SB Selemani B. Executive director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Early observation" September 17, 2025 5.0 I am just started using Donorbox so I can not have a lot of experience to describe. I will be able to describe when the donation form is embeded on the Organization website so many people will be using it at that time we can have some concern about to describe. Pros How it's generating the receipt and its low fee that is not too bad comparable to other fundraising Platforms. Cons It takes Seven days for payout transfer that is a long time waiting. Our fist time trial we did not expect how long te payout will take to the money to be deposited to ministry account. Review Source TN Tiffany N. Admin Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very good. Reasonable. " September 16, 2025 5.0 Good. Very good. It auto emails donors and emails organization. Very happy. Reasonable cost for all features that come with it. Pros It works and fees are reasonable. Very good. Use because reasonable cost for all features that come with it. Cons At this time integrating better with website and analytics but that’s a coding issue on my management side. Review Source CG Carola G. Conservation - Charity Environmental Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Donor Box review Project Islands Song" September 17, 2025 5.0 Our overall experience is great. We love Donor box. It is very user friendly and I will recommended. Pros It is a very secure software. It is not expensive and they have a lovely and friendly customer service. The system is very easy to use, accurate and easy to complete website forms. We have a really good emailing system that warns when a payment is made and a great donation tracking report. We do not use it for event management, volunteers and staff so we cannot give a feedback for these sections. Cons I did not have any bad experience with Donor box, it promptly send us an email to let us know if a payment failed so we can contact the customer. It would be good if the software itself could reminder the client that the transaction failed too so that avoid us to contact the client ourselves. Review Source CC Camille C. Owner Entertainment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Donorbox Rocks!" September 20, 2025 5.0 I love Donorbox and have told many organizations I work with about it! It's cutting edge, easy to use and supplies me with everything I could ever need! Thanks so much Donorbox! Pros Donorbox has allowed me to create different campaigns that support the different fundraising moments I have in a year! They have a fantastic template that is easy to use with an opportunity to preview as I go. I love that I can use both a one time and a monthly donation option, add information about my thank you gifts an create my own art images to keep my brand consistent! Cons The only thing I would change is with the field boxes on the donation creation page. Right now, it's in a straight line. A more helpful way would be a text box like this so we can see the full version of the text and edit it more easily. Review Source CV Cara V. Development Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "User Friendly Donation Platform" September 16, 2025 5.0 Pros Donorbox is an amazing donation tool! We use the embedded form for donations and love the seamless integration with our CRM. Cons Lots of great features are add-ons, but since we use the free services this is to be expected. No real downsides! Switched from [FormAssembly](https://www.capterra.com/p/144453/FormAssembly/) Mobile integration and updating website. Review Source BS Benett S. Owner Media Production Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "​The Perfect Launchpad for Our Film's Pre-Seed Funding" September 16, 2025 5.0 ​Our overall experience with Donorbox was excellent. It was the perfect, no-frills solution for our project's critical pre-seed funding phase. It allowed us to raise the initial capital we needed to develop our concept, create our official trailer, and prepare for our major crowdfunding launch without the overwhelming complexity of a full campaign page. It's a fantastic, reliable tool for getting a project off the ground and validating an idea with your earliest supporters. Pros ​As a first-time fundraiser for our independent film series, what I liked most about Donorbox was its absolute simplicity and reliability. The setup process was incredibly intuitive; we were able to create a professional, trustworthy donation form in minutes without any technical expertise. The clean, user-friendly interface for our supporters was crucial for converting their excitement into the pre-seed funding we needed. It did exactly what it promised: it made collecting donations easy and secure, which was the perfect solution for our project's early phase. Cons The only limitation is that Donorbox is a pure donation tool, not a full-fledged crowdfunding campaign platform like Indiegogo or Kickstarter. This means it lacks the complex perk fulfillment systems, tiered reward structures, community update features, and "stretch goal" functionalities that are necessary for a large-scale, interactive campaign. This isn't a flaw in the product, but it's important for creators to know that they will likely need to graduate to a different platform if they plan on launching a full campaign, as we did. Review Source JFD Joseph F D. President Publishing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Donorbox Helps Us At Sightedmoon.com" September 17, 2025 5.0 I am not technically enlightened. I prefer things that don't require a lot of my time to figure out. Donorbox does this. Pros We were looking for a program that would help us manage the donations we expected to receive. It was very easy to set up and is maintained. Cons When people wanted to change their order status, they had a hard time finding out how to update their subscription order. Review Source YB Yosef B. Director of Marketing Religious Institutions Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Streamlined Fundraising with Room for Improvement" September 16, 2025 5.0 Overall, my experience has been positive. Donorbox makes it easy to launch and manage campaigns, and donors consistently comment on how simple the process is. It has helped us grow recurring donations and save time on administrative tasks. While there’s room for improvement in reporting and pricing structure, it’s a reliable and effective fundraising tool. Pros The platform is very user-friendly, both for administrators setting up campaigns and for donors making contributions. The ability to quickly create branded donation forms, integrate with a website, and offer recurring giving options has been a big plus. I also appreciate the integrations with tools like Salesforce and Mailchimp, which help streamline follow-up and donor management. Review Source NR Nick R. preesident Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Non Profit Credit Card service" September 17, 2025 4.0 Excellent. They have delivered funds for us for many years. I never did the research into other options but I understand this one works Pros Syncing with bank and Salesforce is critical and donorbox has been flawless. They take donor credit card gifts and put them into the bank and our CRM Cons Complicated to have Stripe and Donorbox required just to get a credit card deposit. I wish there was one service that did it all and clearly showed how we could access the process Review Source ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.