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CrowdstakevsDonorbox

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Crowdstake vs Donorbox

When you're fundraising for a good cause, every dollar counts.

In this comparison of Crowdstake and Donorbox, we'll highlight how Crowdstake lets you keep more of your donations (it's free to use and only charges when you actually get a donation), while Donorbox charges both platform AND processing fees.

Key Differences

Lower Fees

Crowdstake charges just 2.6% on donations - roughly what payment processors charge. Donorbox takes an additional 2.95% platform fee on top of processing fees, totaling around 6% of each donation.

On $10,000 in donations:
Crowdstake fee: $260
Donorbox fee: ~$600

Faster Setup

Get started in minutes with Crowdstake's straightforward setup. No developer needed, no complex configuration - just grab your donation link and start fundraising immediately.

No monthly fees
Free crypto donations

Simplicity Matters

Crowdstake was built with a "less is more" philosophy, focusing on what nonprofits actually need.

"Think of Crowdstake as a sleek sports car with automatic transmission, while Donorbox is a feature-packed SUV with a manual option; both will get you from A to B, but one's going to be more of a breeze on day one."

Crowdstake Approach

  • Ready in 5-10 minutes
  • No developer needed
  • Clean, intuitive dashboard
  • All payment methods included
  • Automatic tax receipts

Donorbox Approach

  • Complex feature set
  • More configuration required
  • Many settings to manage
  • Additional cost for crypto
  • Feature overload for many users

Crowdstake vs. Donorbox: Side-by-Side

Transaction Fees
Crowdstake
2.6% + $0.30 per transaction
Pay only when you receive a donation
ACH cap: $10
Donorbox
5.15% + $0.30 per donation
ACH cap: $30
Monthly Costs
Crowdstake
$0 - No monthly fees
Free crypto donation support
Donorbox
$150/mo required for crypto donations
Setup & Ease of Use
Crowdstake
Quick and simple
Ready in minutes with no developer needed
Donorbox
More complex setup
Many features that need configuration

The Bottom Line

Both platforms can get the job done, but Crowdstake keeps more money for your cause while making setup simpler.