DonatoTomato vs Donorbox
Donorbox is a hosted donation platform that adds a percentage platform fee on top of payment processing, with paid monthly plans that lower the rate.
Donorbox and DonatoTomato are both hosted, so neither leaves you maintaining software. The difference is the fee and the plan structure: DonatoTomato is a single flat 1% per donation with no monthly tiers to manage, donations land directly in your own Stripe, and there is no upsell ladder. As of September 2026, Donorbox's free Standard plan charges a 2.95% platform fee, with lower rates on paid monthly plans.
DonatoTomato is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Donorbox. Product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used here only for comparison and identification. Comparisons reflect publicly available information as of September 2026 and may change, please verify current pricing and details on each provider's website.
Updated October 1, 2026.
| Feature | DonatoTomato | Donorbox |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | Flat 1% platform fee per donation (plus Stripe processing fees). A monthly gift also carries Stripe's own fee for running the repeating charge, billed to your Stripe account. | A percentage platform fee (2.95% on the free Standard plan as of September 2026, on top of processing), lower on paid monthly plans |
| Monthly plans | None, one flat rate | Tiered monthly plans that adjust the fee and features |
| Recurring donations | Included | Included |
| Donor processing contribution | Included (opt-in) | Included |
| Tax receipts | Branded receipts after gifts complete; tax acknowledgment for eligible gifts and organizations | Supported |
| Where donations go | Straight into your own Stripe account, you are the merchant of record | Via connected Stripe/PayPal |
| Setup | Connect Stripe, create a campaign, then add the form | Create forms in the dashboard, then embed |
| WordPress | WordPress plugin, site-wide floating button or inline form | Embed code / plugin |
| Donor management | Profiles, giving history and CSV export | Not assessed here |
| Annual giving statements | Generate from donor records | Not assessed here |
| Donation accounting | Monthly and campaign reports, fee and net records, CSV export | Not assessed here |
Pricing and assessed feature details reflect each provider's published information as of September 2026 and can change, please verify current pricing on Donorbox's site. “Not assessed here” means this comparison has not evaluated that capability; it does not mean the provider lacks it.
Accept one-time and monthly gifts on your website. Manage donor profiles and giving history, review donation accounting, and create annual giving statements in the same platform.
Explore sample dashboardA flat 1% per donation, versus 2.95% on Donorbox's free Standard plan (as of September 2026), both still sit on top of Stripe/PayPal processing. Verify each provider's current pricing before you decide.
No monthly subscription, no choosing between feature tiers as you grow. Recurring, fee-cover, receipts, and donor CRM are all in our one rate.
Donations land directly in your Stripe account and the widget carries your logo and colors. Funds are never pooled or held by us.
Starting new gifts on DonatoTomato and moving an existing recurring-giving program are separate steps. Existing recurring gifts do not automatically transfer. Confirm how current gifts will continue, how donors will manage them, and what your old provider requires before retiring the old form or plugin. Email us to discuss the transition.
Plan your transitionDonatoTomato is a flat 1% per donation with no monthly plans. As of September 2026, Donorbox's free Standard plan charges a 2.95% platform fee, with lower rates on paid monthly tiers. Both sit on top of Stripe/PayPal processing fees.
Yes. Donations land directly in your own Stripe account; you are the merchant of record. DonatoTomato facilitates the connection and never holds your funds.
There is one plan, with no monthly fee, and the account is free to create. DonatoTomato charges a flat 1% platform fee per donation, including monthly gifts. Stripe processing fees are additional. A monthly gift also carries Stripe's own fee for running the repeating charge, billed to your Stripe account.
Yes. One line of embed code works on Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, or any HTML site. The WordPress plugin is an optional shortcut for a site-wide floating button.
No. The only optional add-on at checkout is clearly labeled as an estimated processing contribution, and it is never framed as a tip. There is no separate ask that funds DonatoTomato.
Yes. DonatoTomato supports US bank account gifts (ACH), both one-time and new monthly gifts. Email hello@donatotomato.com to enable bank gifts for your organization. We will help you confirm the required Stripe bank-email setting before switching them on. Existing recurring gifts are not automatically moved to a bank account.