Chance2Win vs Givebutter 2026: Raffle Infrastructure vs General Fundraising Platform
Givebutter is the most polished general nonprofit fundraising platform in this category — and the only competitor that lets you turn the tip off. For general donations, peer-to-peer, and events, Givebutter is excellent. For raffle fundraising, especially anything beyond a standard online raffle, the capability gap is significant.
Which Platform Wins, and When
| Your situation | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
| General nonprofit fundraising: donations, P2P, events | Givebutter | Built for this. Genuinely strong — polished UI, strong community. |
| Simple online raffle, goal under $5K, tips disabled | Givebutter (tips off) | 3% flat fee + clean checkout is workable. Turn tips off before launch. |
| Standard raffle, goal above $10K | Chance2Win | 3% fee ($300+ on $10K) vs C2W Zero Fee ($0). Same clean checkout. |
| Basket raffle, Queen of Hearts, duck race, hybrid | Chance2Win only | Givebutter cannot run these formats. |
| Need the most polished UI in the category | Givebutter | Their interface is the most modern. If design is the primary criterion, Givebutter wins. |
| Wine, spirits, firearms prize | Chance2Win | Givebutter is Stripe-primary. Same closure risk as Zeffy. |
| Live event with cash buyers | Chance2Win | Givebutter Stripe-primary. Cash buyers excluded from drawing pool. |
The Tip You Can Turn Off
Unlike Zeffy — which cannot remove its tip under any circumstances — Givebutter allows organizations to disable tipping per-campaign or platform-wide. When disabled, a flat 3% platform fee applies. This is a real structural advantage for raffle fundraising:
| Givebutter (tips on) | Givebutter (tips off, 3%) | Zeffy | C2W Zero Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Org cost | $0 | 3% of gross | $0 | $0 |
| Donor charge | ~15% tip at checkout | $0 — clean | 17–29% tip — cannot be removed | Fixed 12% upfront |
| Incr. abandonment | 30–40% | ~2–5% | 30–40% | ~1–2% |
| Net on $10K raffle | $6K–7K | ~$9,400 | $6K–7K | ~$9,900 |
Where Each Platform Wins
| Feature | Chance2Win | Givebutter |
|---|---|---|
| Standard online raffle | ✓ Full | ✓ Full |
| Basket raffle | ✓ Native multi-pool | ✗ Not supported |
| Queen of Hearts | ✓ Full | ✗ Not supported |
| Hybrid drawing pool | ✓ Cash + online unified | ✗ Stripe-primary |
| Tip model | ✓ No tip — pre-disclosed fee | ✓ Can be disabled (3% fee) |
| UI polish | ~ Functional, not beautiful | ✓ Most polished in category |
| US phone support | ✓ (813) 699-9325 | ✗ Chat/email only |
| General fundraising | ~ Raffle-only | ✓ Donations, P2P, events, auctions |
| Donations / P2P / events | ✗ Not built for this | ✓ Excellent |
Frequently Asked Questions
For specialty formats (basket raffles, Queen of Hearts, duck races, hybrid pools) or large raffles above $10K, Chance2Win is the clear choice. For simple standard raffles where Givebutter tips are disabled (3% fee), Givebutter is a workable option especially if the org already uses it for general fundraising.
No. Givebutter supports standard online raffles only. It does not support multi-pool ticket allocation — the defining mechanic of a basket raffle. See our basket raffle platform guide.
Givebutter — no question. Chance2Win is raffle infrastructure. It does not replace a general donation platform, CRM, peer-to-peer tool, or email marketing system. Use Givebutter for general fundraising and Chance2Win for your raffles. They don't conflict.
Running a basket raffle or specialty format?
Keep Givebutter for your general fundraising — it's excellent there. Use Chance2Win for the raffle. Both run simultaneously, neither conflicts, and your cash buyers get included in the drawing pool.
Call (813) 699-9325 — real people, real raffle expertise.