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Donorbox Pros and Cons: Top Advantages and Disadvantages

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Users appreciate the ease of use of Donorbox, finding it simple to manage donations and customize campaigns. (439 mentions)
Users find Donorbox's setup to be quick and easy, enabling smooth adaptation for various fundraising needs. (303 mentions)
Users appreciate the easy donations management of Donorbox, simplifying their giving experience from a single dashboard. (212 mentions)
Users highlight the setup ease of Donorbox, appreciating its smooth integration and user-friendly features. (171 mentions)
Users love the easy donation collection on Donorbox, appreciating its intuitive setup and seamless integration with various payment methods. (151 mentions)
Users value the intuitive interface of Donorbox, praising its ease of use for both setup and donor engagement. (140 mentions)
Users commend Donorbox for its excellent fundraising capabilities, enabling easy setup and customizable donation pages. (139 mentions)
Users appreciate the easy donor management capabilities of Donorbox, simplifying the giving process and report generation. (128 mentions)
Users express concerns about high fees for basic features, feeling the charges may exceed the service's value. (120 mentions)
Users are concerned about detailed donation fees that can deter smaller contributions and lead to excessive emails. (79 mentions)
Users face payment issues like lengthy withdrawal waits and multiple accounts required for different payment methods. (65 mentions)
Users find the fees relatively high, which poses a challenge for smaller organizations relying on donations. (62 mentions)
Users wish the fees are lower with Donorbox, as they impact donations significantly for small organizations. (55 mentions)
Users are concerned about the high fees per donation, which impact funding available for important causes. (55 mentions)
Users express frustration over integration issues, lacking customization options for emails and limited templates for HTML integration. (37 mentions)
Users experience poor customer support, facing long response times and no direct contact options for urgent issues. (22 mentions)

Top Pros or Advantages of Donorbox

1. Ease of Use
Users appreciate the ease of use of Donorbox, finding it simple to manage donations and customize campaigns.
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Julie H.
JH

Julie H.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Great solution for us!"

What do you like about Donorbox?

Donorbox Live Kiosk offered us a solution to replace Dip Jars: -- We will own the hardware, rather than renting. -- We can turn Live Kiosk on only i

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Glori W.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Donorbox makes online giving easy and secure!"

What do you like about Donorbox?

I love it when Donorbox is offered by organizations we want to contribute to. It is so easy for me to manage the giving from my dashboard rather than

2. Easy Setup
Users find Donorbox's setup to be quick and easy, enabling smooth adaptation for various fundraising needs.
See 303 mentions

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Julie H.
JH

Julie H.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Great solution for us!"

What do you like about Donorbox?

Donorbox Live Kiosk offered us a solution to replace Dip Jars: -- We will own the hardware, rather than renting. -- We can turn Live Kiosk on only i

Uma I.
UI

Uma I.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Donorbox Saves Time & Raises Money"

What do you like about Donorbox?

I appreciate Donorbox's intuitive interface for setting up different types of donation options, and how flawlessly it embeds. I was able to use their

3. Donations Management
Users appreciate the easy donations management of Donorbox, simplifying their giving experience from a single dashboard.
See 212 mentions

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Niklas G.
NG

Niklas G.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"My Great Experience with Donorbox"

What do you like about Donorbox?

It has allowed my business (Welsh Histories) the opportunity to receive donations from those who are interested in donating. Prior to Donorbox, my onl

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Glori W.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Donorbox makes online giving easy and secure!"

What do you like about Donorbox?

I love it when Donorbox is offered by organizations we want to contribute to. It is so easy for me to manage the giving from my dashboard rather than

4. Setup Ease
Users highlight the setup ease of Donorbox, appreciating its smooth integration and user-friendly features.
See 171 mentions

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Julie H.
JH

Julie H.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Great solution for us!"

What do you like about Donorbox?

Donorbox Live Kiosk offered us a solution to replace Dip Jars: -- We will own the hardware, rather than renting. -- We can turn Live Kiosk on only i

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Francesca S.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2.5/5

"My Experience with DonorBox"

What do you like about Donorbox?

I like that this app was easy to set up for us to get started.

5. Easy Donations
Users love the easy donation collection on Donorbox, appreciating its intuitive setup and seamless integration with various payment methods.
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itsyoboy k.
IK

itsyoboy k.

4.5/5

"Effortless Donations, Perfect for Ugandan NGOs"

What do you like about Donorbox?

I love how easy and quick it is to set up Donorbox, as it took only five minutes to get started and connect to PayPal. The platform simplifies fundrai

Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Easy all in one donation platform"

What do you like about Donorbox?

Donorbox makes it easy to collect donations from PayPal, Venmo, or card all in one place

6. Intuitive
Users value the intuitive interface of Donorbox, praising its ease of use for both setup and donor engagement.
See 140 mentions

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Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Very easy to use and constantly getting better!"

What do you like about Donorbox?

I like being able to add offline donations very easily. The forms are easy to fill out. There are a lot of customization options. And if you put in a

Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Easy to use and to customize, smooth integration, definitely streamlined our fundraising experience"

What do you like about Donorbox?

User interface is stylish and easy to use.

7. Fundraising
Users commend Donorbox for its excellent fundraising capabilities, enabling easy setup and customizable donation pages.
See 139 mentions

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itsyoboy k.
IK

itsyoboy k.

4.5/5

"Effortless Donations, Perfect for Ugandan NGOs"

What do you like about Donorbox?

I love how easy and quick it is to set up Donorbox, as it took only five minutes to get started and connect to PayPal. The platform simplifies fundrai

Uma I.
UI

Uma I.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Donorbox Saves Time & Raises Money"

What do you like about Donorbox?

I appreciate Donorbox's intuitive interface for setting up different types of donation options, and how flawlessly it embeds. I was able to use their

8. Donor Management
Users appreciate the easy donor management capabilities of Donorbox, simplifying the giving process and report generation.
See 128 mentions

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Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Very easy to use and constantly getting better!"

What do you like about Donorbox?

I like being able to add offline donations very easily. The forms are easy to fill out. There are a lot of customization options. And if you put in a

Uma I.
UI

Uma I.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Donorbox Saves Time & Raises Money"

What do you like about Donorbox?

I appreciate Donorbox's intuitive interface for setting up different types of donation options, and how flawlessly it embeds. I was able to use their

Top Cons or Disadvantages of Donorbox

1. High Fees
Users express concerns about high fees for basic features, feeling the charges may exceed the service's value.
See 120 mentions

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Daniel W.
DW

Daniel W.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Fantastic easy-setup experience for non-technical users. Fees can add up but may be worth it."

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

We all know we have to pay fees for credit card donations, but Donorbox has a flat fee structure for many of its products that in some cases may excee

Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Very easy to set up and go"

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

Needs more clarity around fee structures

2. Donation Management
Users are concerned about detailed donation fees that can deter smaller contributions and lead to excessive emails.
See 79 mentions

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Jessica L.
JL

Jessica L.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"easy to use and reasonable to work with"

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

it’s inevitable but the fact that part of my donations gets a percentage taken

Verified User
U

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Safe, easy and transparent!"

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

Sometimes there is a small procsesing fee, which can make you hesitate on small donations.

3. Payment Issues
Users face payment issues like lengthy withdrawal waits and multiple accounts required for different payment methods.
See 65 mentions

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Matthew D.
MD

Matthew D.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"I wouldn't use any other platform other than Donorbox"

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

There are really not any downsides to Donorbox, other than the paid version can be a little expensive for smaller nonprofits.

avaf C.
AC

avaf C.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Easy to navigate"

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

You need to set up two accounts to receive on PayPal and credit card payments

4. Pricing Issues
Users find the fees relatively high, which poses a challenge for smaller organizations relying on donations.
See 62 mentions

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Rob L.
RL

Rob L.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"DonorBox an all in one toolbox to raise funds for your cause"

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

Some items are behind paywalls, such as kiosks, but I also get why due to the additional costs of maintaining this.

Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Great Platform for Non-profit fundraising."

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

The platform fees are a bit high, but we're a fairly small organization, and larger ones may not have issues with the rates.

5. Expensive
Users wish the fees are lower with Donorbox, as they impact donations significantly for small organizations.
See 55 mentions

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Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3.5/5

"Love the Flexibility of Donorbox!"

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

We wish the fee was a bit lower as a small org, especially since the other payment platforms also take a cut (Paypal, Stripe).

Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Good service"

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

You have to pay from a certain amount of donations

6. Fees Issues
Users are concerned about the high fees per donation, which impact funding available for important causes.
See 55 mentions

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Brenna W.
BW

Brenna W.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"A great platform for non-profits"

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

While I like the platform, we're using another one as well that doesn't charge processing fees.

Ellen M.
EM

Ellen M.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"DonorBox for my Non For Profit Business"

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

DonorBox collected a fee from each donation. With my business being a listed 501 (c) (3), I would of thought that the fees would not of been collected

7. Integration Issues
Users express frustration over integration issues, lacking customization options for emails and limited templates for HTML integration.
See 37 mentions

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Endless T.
ET

Endless T.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Easy Setup, Real impact"

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

That it is limited to only Paypal and Stripe. Integration with mobile money payment APIs should be allowed for the African market

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April C.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"Easy To Use"

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

The intergration with our accounting software took us longer to figure out that we would have prefered.

8. Poor Customer Support
Users experience poor customer support, facing long response times and no direct contact options for urgent issues.
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Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3.0/5

"Decent platform…when it actually works."

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

The major downside that we encountered was that upon clicking the link to the campaign page about 80% of the time it just wouldnt load. This of cours

Moiz D.
MD

Moiz D.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Great product for fundraisers"

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

The only down side is the user dashboard could have a better Cx Design.

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Nick J.
NJ
Managing Director
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The ultimate donation system for small charities"
What do you like best about Donorbox?

My client runs a small charity (dog rescue) and I redesigned her website in WordPress when she wanted to move away from Joomla. She needed a way for people to leave donations, so I did some research. All the plugins I found initially seemed expensive for a very small charity like my client's, until I found Donorbox, which has no monthly/yearly fee if you go for the basic option. Yes, there is a fee per donation, but I have found that most donors are happy to cover this amount. It was incredibly easy to set everything up and the end result looks super-slick on her website. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

There is nothing I dislike about Donorbox. It's honestly been a dream to use and I will be recommending it to any other charities that I work with in the future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sindi Cele of Donorbox

Hi Nick,

Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed feedback! We're glad that you've found so much to appreciate about our platform.

Should you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact us at support@donorbox.org.

We're always here to help!

Verified User in Online Media
UO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Donorbox Review"
What do you like best about Donorbox?

I would like to share that I have used Donorbox for years and it has changed my life. I have used it for my small business very sucessfully. It is easy to use for customers/donors and links to PayPal as well which is very nice. I have always resolved issues with customer service easily. There are many features to make use of, many of which I didn't as I am a small business owner. But what I did make use of was great. Embedding this app/software is easy on many sites which helps enormously. Thanks to Donorbox, I can say it has helped my life more than they can imagine! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

If I could give something for Donorbox to improve on, it's continuity of communication with a single account. I've had times where I've received the same request from different customer service agents regarding an issue which had been addressed already. Other than that I think it's a great app/software! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sindi Cele of Donorbox

Hi there,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for highlighting the positive aspects of your experience! We’re delighted to be a part of your journey!

We also really appreciate you bringing the issue with support to our attention. We are always actively looking for new ways to improve our platform and working to ensure that we are progressive, and so we truly appreciate this.

If needed, please feel free to contact us at support@donorbox.org.

JF
President
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"GREAT donor platform for your nonprofit!"
What do you like best about Donorbox?

There are three things I love most about Donorbox. First is simplicity of sending out annual donor statements. It's SO EASY - a few clicks and updating the year on the email template and VOILA - they are done! That savings of time, ease of use, and efficiency of process are worth every penny to use this platform. Secondly, the willingness of Customer Support and Tech department in allowing us to import a CSV file for donations processed outside of DB is such a gift in itself. And lastly, the simplicity of creating campaign pages that easily integrate into our website makes Donorbox a valuable partner to my nonprofit fundraising. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

Transaction fees are a little higher than I would prefer and I think there are features that could be included, such as text-to-give and a few shortcakes, that could be given to clients and not added on at a higher cost. We actually use other platforms for those features for that reason - they are expensive with DB and I think DB could do itself a favor by making those more affordable or offered to clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kevin M.
KM
Agent
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Quick and easy setup"
What do you like best about Donorbox?

Donorbox was incredibly quick and easy to set up. Within minutes, I had everything running smoothly and ready to accept donations. The platform is very user-friendly, intuitive, and efficient—no complicated steps or confusion. I was pleasantly surprised at how seamless the entire process was from start to finish. Highly recommend Donorbox for anyone wanting a hassle-free way to start raising funds! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

The only downside I’ve encountered is that a few donors have had issues with their credit cards being flagged by their banks as potential fraud when trying to donate. While this isn’t common, it has caused some inconvenience for them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sindi Cele of Donorbox

Hi Kevin,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for highlighting the positive aspects of your experience! We’re delighted you found the process user-friendly and hassle-free!

We also really appreciate you bringing the issue with some of your donors' credit cards to our attention. We are always actively working to ensure our platform is progressive and accommodates everyone. We’d love to discuss this with you in more detail, so if it’s no trouble at all, please feel free to contact us at support@donorbox.org.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Clayton K.
CK
President
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great platform for receiving more donations!"
What do you like best about Donorbox?

I've used Donorbox for countless nonprofits and organizations and I can say that it's extremely customizable for any organization, easy to share for donations, and manage, as well as integrate across websites and social media account platforms. I've used this platform to create membership signups with customizable amounts, online donations for evergreen activities and events, and a strong physical online donation presence in Google searches.

I've used the platform almost every week or so for the past 5 years and can attest to how simple and easy it is to manage for the simplest of users as well as the most advanced.

Their customer support team has been helpful in resolving a variety of issues when it came up related to finances, connections, customizations, and more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

It's not as easy for someone who isn't as tech savvy to setup the backend of Donorbox - while it is meant to be used for a variety of donation sources, it is quite a lift for someone not as used to online banking. For example, setting up the payment processor on the backend (to connect your bank account, Strip, Paypal, etc.) requires quite a bit of work on setup, connections, and testing. However, once this connection process is completed, it never needs to be really fixed again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Daniel A.
DA
N/A
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
What do you like best about Donorbox?

My experience with Donorbox so far has been great! The platform is user-friendly, easy to set up, and makes the donation process simple for both organizers and supporters. I really appreciate the clear dashboard and the way everything is laid out—it saves a lot of time and keeps things organized.

Customer support has also been responsive and helpful whenever I’ve had a question. Overall, it’s been a smooth experience and I’d definitely recommend Donorbox to anyone looking for a reliable fundraising tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

The only downside I’ve noticed is the fees. For a mayoral campaign, where every cent has to be accounted for and tracked for the state, these fees can add up and slightly impact the budget. It’s something to be aware of when planning fundraising efforts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sindi Cele of Donorbox

Hi Daniel,

Thank you so much for your detailed feedback and for highlighting the positive aspects of your experience! We’re delighted you've had a smooth experience.

We also really appreciate you bringing your dislikes to our attention. We are always actively working to ensure our platform is progressive and accommodates everyone, so I'll surely share this with the team.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at support@donorbox.org.

Daniel W.
DW
Treasurer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Fantastic easy-setup experience for non-technical users. Fees can add up but may be worth it."
What do you like best about Donorbox?

In my initial attempts to set up a donation page for my small non-profit's website, the experience of setting up the page was incredibly easy. I was guided through the entire process including a Stripe account, and had my "Donate" button up and running with barely any thought or technical skill required. If you're not a technical geek willing to invest hours of your own time into recreating the experience, and have a reasonably small donation volume, this is well worth the low-code effort to implement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

We all know we have to pay fees for credit card donations, but Donorbox has a flat fee structure for many of its products that in some cases may exceed the value provided, particularly if you only want one small service (like a "donate" button/link). I'm all for compensating Donorbox for the service they provide, but charging a higher fee to me than I'm paying Stripe for the payment processing, just for giving me a donation form, seems excessive. I'd give a higher review if they had a more fine grained fee structure for simple integrations like this. I manage two nonprofits, and the smaller one is retaining Donorbox but the higher volume donation one is seeking lower fee alternatives. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Hla Maung T.
HT
Founder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Among so many donation forms, I find Donorbox is the most user-friendliest and easy to use."
What do you like best about Donorbox?

It is very easy to use for new users. I love the features. It is nice that the platform is easy to set up and integrate with our website, allowing donors to give quickly and securely. We can also customize the donation form as we want. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

I don't really have any dislike. The software already gives powerful connections with donors and outside communities to empower our work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ian C.
IC
CTO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Using Donorbox for the First Time: A Real-World Review"
What do you like best about Donorbox?

What I like best about Donorbox is how easy it is to set up and start collecting donations. The platform is clean, user-friendly, and doesn’t overwhelm you with too many steps. I also really appreciate how customizable the donation forms are — you can match them to your brand without needing to be super tech-savvy. Plus, the recurring donation options make it simple to build consistent support over time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

What I dislike about Donorbox is that some features feel a little limited unless you're paying for the higher tiers. It works well overall, but I wish more tools were available without having to upgrade. Also, the backend isn’t always the most intuitive , it can take a few clicks to find what you're looking for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
UN
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Quick and Flexible Ticketing Setup with Donorbox"
What do you like best about Donorbox?

I appreciate how easy it is to start using Donorbox. I used it for the first time last month to sell tickets to a fundraising event, and I was able to set up the ticket information, create/edit the ticket landing page, and connect to our payment system in less than 20 minutes. This will now be our ticketing system for all events moving forward. I also appreciate that you can list the customer paying the processing fee as an option, not as a requirement one way or another. With other systems I have used, you either pushed the fee onto the customer or the organization paid it, there was no way to give customers an option to choose. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Donorbox?

The only negative I have encountered so far is that the organization dashboard is a bit crowded and not always the easiest to navigate. However, that is more of a personal visual preference, rather than poor quality of the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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