Donorbox
Donorbox is an online fundraising platform for donation forms, hosted campaign pages, recurring giving, peer-to-peer fundraising, events, memberships, text-to-give, donor records, and payment processing connections. It can help nonprofits launch donation experiences without building a custom fundraising system.
- Type
- Software
- Fees
- 2.95% platform fee · card 2.2% + $0.30
- Nonprofit terms
- Nonprofit-focused platform
- Last reviewed
- July 15, 2026
Quick answers
- What does Donorbox cost?
- The Standard plan is free to use, with platform fees of 2.95% to 3.95%. Pro costs $150 a month with yearly billing and lowers platform fees to 1.75% to 2%. Card processing fees are charged separately. Source
- What are Donorbox's payment processing fees?
- Stripe or PayPal adds processing to Donorbox's platform fee. For registered U.S. nonprofits, Donorbox lists Stripe cards at 2.2% + 30¢, Stripe bank (ACH) transfers at 0.8% capped at $5, and PayPal at 1.99% + 49¢; Amex is excluded from these rates. Donors can choose to cover the fees. Source
- Is Donorbox safe to use?
- Donorbox says no card information is stored on its servers, that it is PCI compliant under SAQ A, and that its checkout uses Stripe Elements. Source
- Does Donorbox handle recurring donations?
- Yes: one-time, daily, weekly, bi-weekly, 1st and 15th, monthly, quarterly and annual gifts. Donors can use the Donor Portal to download receipts and pause, change or cancel recurring gifts. Source
From the official pages, checked July 15, 2026. Terms change; confirm before you sign up.
What is Donorbox?
Donorbox can be useful for nonprofits that need donation forms, hosted campaign pages, recurring giving, peer-to-peer or event fundraising options, and basic donor records without building a custom donation system. Use this page to decide whether Donorbox fits your fundraising workflow, what fees and payment requirements to verify, and whether your organization needs a separate donor CRM alongside it.
Best For
Best for small to mid-sized nonprofits that want to launch donation forms, recurring giving, campaign pages, and website embeds quickly. It fits teams that need more than a basic PayPal button but may not yet need a full enterprise fundraising platform.
Where it stands out
Donorbox has no eligibility gate: groups without 501(c)(3) status can use it, and it supports 52+ currencies through Stripe or PayPal.
Good fit if: You want a donation form on your website quickly, or you are not a 501(c)(3); Donorbox lets anyone raise money.
Watch for: The free plan's 2.95% platform fee (3.95% on events and P2P) adds up; text giving and kiosks are paid add-ons.
You keep from $10,000: $9,455 (free Standard plan; Pro ($150/mo) cuts the platform fee to 1.75%)
Key Features
- Create embedded donation forms and hosted donation pages for website, campaign, and appeal-based fundraising
- Support recurring giving, donor-covered fees, campaign pages, peer-to-peer fundraising, events, memberships, and text-to-give options
- Connect payments through supported processors such as Stripe or PayPal, with payout and country availability depending on processor support
- Manage basic donor records, receipts, recurring donor activity, exports, integrations, and fundraising data before moving to a larger CRM
- Integrate donation experiences with common website platforms and external tools where supported, while still requiring testing before launch
How It Fits
- Learning curve
- Donation forms and hosted pages are generally approachable, but teams still need to configure payment processors, receipts, recurring giving, embeds, tracking, and donor data exports carefully.
- Setup timeShort to moderate
- A basic donation form can be quick, but reliable use needs payment setup, branding, form fields, receipt settings, website embed testing, recurring giving options, and CRM/export planning.
- Organization sizeSmall to mid-sized nonprofits
- A practical fit for organizations that need modern donation forms and campaign tools without immediately adopting a larger fundraising CRM suite.
- Technical skillLow to moderate
- Non-technical staff can manage many features, but someone should understand payment setup, form embeds, tracking, integrations, data exports, and donor record cleanup.
Before You Sign Up
Cost and access
Donorbox is a nonprofit-focused fundraising platform, not primarily a nonprofit discount marketplace. The key cost question is total fundraising cost: Donorbox platform fees, plan pricing, add-ons, and separate payment processor fees can all affect the real cost per donation.
Eligibility and availability
Donorbox can be evaluated by many nonprofits and mission-driven organizations, but donation collection depends on account approval, payment processor availability, country support, currency support, payout requirements, and compliance rules. Confirm Stripe, PayPal, bank, and country availability before relying on it.
Check before you apply
- Estimate total cost using your expected donation volume, including Donorbox platform fees, plan pricing, add-ons, and separate payment processing fees
- Confirm whether donor-covered fees are enabled and realistic for your audience, but do not assume every donor will opt in
- Verify Stripe, PayPal, country, currency, bank payout, tax receipt, and compliance requirements before launching donation forms
- Decide whether Donorbox donor records are enough or whether your organization also needs a dedicated donor CRM
- Test website embeds, mobile donation flow, confirmation emails, recurring giving, tracking, exports, and integrations before promoting campaigns