QR Donations vs Competitors

See why thousands of nonprofits choose QR Donations over Flowcode, Donorbox, GiveButter, and other platforms

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Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Compare QR Donations with the top fundraising and QR code platforms

Features QR Donations Flowcode Donorbox GiveButter PayPal Giving
Starting Price $4.99/mo $9/mo $0 + fees Free + tips Free + fees
Transaction Fees 2.9% + $0.30 N/A (redirects) 1.5% platform + payment 2.9% + $0.30 2.89% + $0.49
QR Code Generation Limited
Custom Branding Limited
Recurring Donations
Donor Management Basic
Analytics & Reporting Basic
Mobile Optimized
Tax Receipts
API Access Yearly Plan Premium

Platform Comparison Details

Understanding each platform's strengths and ideal use cases

QR Donations

BEST VALUE

Purpose-built for QR code fundraising with the best price-to-feature ratio

Best for: Nonprofits, churches, events

Pricing: $4.99/mo or $49.99/yr

Key Feature: Complete QR donation system

  • ✓ Lowest monthly pricing
  • ✓ Full donation management
  • ✓ No platform fees on yearly plan

Flowcode

QR code marketing platform with basic redirect functionality

Best for: Marketing campaigns

Pricing: From $9/mo

Key Feature: Dynamic QR codes

  • ✓ Good for marketing
  • ✗ No built-in donations
  • ✗ Requires separate payment processor

Donorbox

Traditional donation platform with limited QR capabilities

Best for: Established nonprofits

Pricing: 1.5% + payment fees

Key Feature: Recurring donations

  • ✓ Good donor management
  • ✗ Limited QR features
  • ✗ Higher transaction fees

GiveButter

Free fundraising platform with optional tips model

Best for: Small campaigns

Pricing: Free + optional tips

Key Feature: Social fundraising

  • ✓ No platform fees
  • ✗ Relies on donor tips
  • ✗ Basic QR functionality

PayPal Giving Fund

PayPal's charity platform with basic donation tools

Best for: PayPal users

Pricing: 2.89% + $0.49

Key Feature: PayPal integration

  • ✓ Trusted brand
  • ✗ No QR code generation
  • ✗ Limited customization

GoFundMe

Crowdfunding platform for personal causes

Best for: Personal fundraising

Pricing: 2.9% + $0.30

Key Feature: Social sharing

  • ✓ Great for personal causes
  • ✗ Not for organizations
  • ✗ No QR code tools

Why Organizations Choose QR Donations

The only platform designed specifically for QR code fundraising

Lowest Total Cost

At just $4.99/month, we're 45% cheaper than Flowcode and have no platform fees like Donorbox

Built for QR Donations

Unlike general platforms, we're specifically designed for QR code fundraising with instant setup

All Features Included

No upsells or hidden costs - every plan includes QR generation, donor management, and analytics

No Donor Tips Required

Unlike GiveButter, we don't ask your donors for tips - keeping 100% focus on your cause

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