{"id":116656,"date":"2026-02-27T12:06:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T20:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog?p=116656"},"modified":"2026-10-08T07:38:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T14:38:31","slug":"reasons-to-choose-donorbox-over-pushpay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/reasons-to-choose-donorbox-over-pushpay","title":{"rendered":"12 Reasons to Choose Donorbox Over Pushpay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you considering switching from Pushpay to another <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fundraising platform<\/a>? If you\u2019re curious to know how Donorbox compares, I\u2019m here to help.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, I\u2019ll provide 12 reasons why you should fundraise with Donorbox instead of Pushpay.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Pushpay offers helpful tools for online church giving and management, it lacks native crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising features.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pushpay doesn\u2019t offer purpose-built donation kiosk software for collecting cashless gifts at in-person events and live locations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pushpay\u2019s pricing isn\u2019t publicly disclosed, but many users note that it\u2019s an expensive investment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pushpay supports minimal languages and payment options, limiting international fundraising potential.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pushpay\u2019s event ticketing tool only supports card payments, which can lead to abandoned transactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pushpay limits access to branding, church metric tracking, and donor management tools to its Advanced and Complete plans, restricting organizations on its Core plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some users note that Pushpay\u2019s user interface is outdated and clunky.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u00a0<a id=\"post-116656-_a6kq8cg3qh5x\"><\/a>Why Consider Pushpay Alternatives?<\/h2>\n<p>Pushpay is a well-known church giving and management platform for medium-to-large <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/church-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">churches<\/a> and parishes.<\/p>\n<p>The platform offers useful fundraising and <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/church-management-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">church management<\/a> solutions. However, it limits access to critical features and does not support many languages and payment methods.<\/p>\n<p>Pushpay is also often a long-term commitment. Plans operate on one- to three-year contracts billed monthly or annually. This can become an issue if your organizational or fundraising needs change.<\/p>\n<p>While Pushpay isn\u2019t transparent about its pricing, some users note that it is expensive:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cCOST! too expensive to have that software plus fees they charge.\u201d &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/churchstaq\/reviews\/churchstaq-review-5123745\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Richard R.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe cost. It is a pretty significant investment.\u201d &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/churchstaq\/reviews\/churchstaq-review-2430372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Verified User<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Below, I\u2019ll compare the features of Donorbox vs. Pushpay.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-116656-_roxrvizb5xux\"><\/a>Donorbox vs. Pushpay Features at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-68\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-68\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Feature<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Donorbox<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Pushpay<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Donation forms and pages<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">                   \u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Peer-to-peer and crowdfunding<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">                   \u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Events<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">                   \u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">In-person donation kiosk software<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">                   \u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Recurring donations<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">                   \u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Recurring upsell<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Advanced form customization options<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Donor management tools<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Text-to-Give<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Pledges<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274c<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Tribute gifts<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Reporting and analytics<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Customizable donation receipts<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Volunteer management software<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274c<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Membership forms<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u274c<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Church management app<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274c<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Live streaming<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u274c<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 - via Resi integration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Payment processing<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Stripe and PayPal<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">In-house processing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Integrations<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2705 - 5000+ <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2705 - 80+ <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">G2 rating<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">4.6 \u2b50<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">4 \u2b50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-68 from cache -->\n<p>Donorbox is a comprehensive fundraising and donor management platform designed to help organizations of all sizes and types \u2013 including churches \u2013 strengthen their fundraising and donor engagement.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to this video testimonial by Jeremy Conrad, Executive Director of the Calvary Family of Churches, on how Donorbox has transformed the growth of their ministry:<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Small Church to Multi-State Ministry Growth: Church Success Story\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1m6-evniWG4?list=PLKmtT4hz3Ih4FjbzxtTtYcX5gW91RQc6p\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/?utm_source=Blog\"><span class='mb-text'>Grow Your Church with Donorbox<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-116656-_av66hql5fyda\"><\/a>Why Choose Donorbox Over Pushpay?<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-116656-_qkj43oqkun75\"><\/a>1. Transparent, flexible pricing<\/h3>\n<p>Donorbox operates on a transparent pricing model to suit your unique fundraising needs \u2013 no monthly or annual contracts required to get started. Our plans are designed to support you as you scale your organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Donorbox offers three <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pricing plans<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard Plan:<\/strong> $0 per month, with a 2.95% platform fee for most features (3.95% for Events, Memberships, and Peer-to-Peer).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pro Plan: <\/strong>$150 per month, with a 1.75% platform fee for everything in our Standard Plan, plus a reduced platform fee of 2% for Events, Memberships, and Peer-to-Peer. Access additional features, like Zapier integrations and advanced form customizations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium Plan: <\/strong>Customize your plan to meet your unique fundraising needs. Enjoy a reduced 1.6-2% platform fee for everything available in our Pro Plan. Events, Memberships, and Peer-to-Peer features are available at a 2% platform fee. Choose additional perks like guided onboarding, a dedicated fundraising coach, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pricing excludes standard Stripe and PayPal payment processing fees. However, you can always ask donors to <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donors-to-cover-processing-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cover these fees<\/a> to amplify their impact.<\/p>\n<p>Pushpay does not publicly disclose its pricing, but offers one-, two-, and three-year contracts. Their quote-based pricing and lack of transparency can feel frustrating if you don\u2019t want to contact their sales team before making a decision.<\/p>\n<p>See what this user had to say about their contract terms and lack of flexibility:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201c&#8230;Locked into 2-Year Commitments: The long-term contracts are restrictive and don\u2019t offer the flexibility needed if your circumstances change or if you\u2019re dissatisfied with the service\u2026.\u201d &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/churchstaq\/reviews\/churchstaq-review-9700460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Verified User<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-116656-_aheyztq69mi9\"><\/a>2. Trusted and accessible by thousands of organizations<\/h3>\n<p>More than <strong>100,000 organizations<\/strong> in over <strong>96 countries<\/strong> trust Donorbox to scale their fundraising and donor engagement.<\/p>\n<p>By contrast, Pushpay is utilized by just 14,000+ churches. What\u2019s more, your organization must be based in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, or Australia to use its features.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-116656-_85jlyh1peir9\"><\/a>3. More than 25 payment options for donors<\/h3>\n<p>Increase conversions and reach more international donors by offering donors 25+ payment methods on Donorbox\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donorbox-omnigive-donation-form\">OmniGive&#x2122; donation forms<\/a>. These include credit\/debit cards, digital wallets like Apple Pay and Cash App Pay, ACH, stock and cryptocurrency, and bank redirects.<\/p>\n<p>The most relevant payment methods appear based on your donor\u2019s location, device, and more. No decision fatigue, just quick and easy giving.<\/p>\n<p>See what this user had to say about payment options available with Donorbox:<\/p>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/my.g2.com\/assets\/review_widget.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Pushpay currently only supports credit\/debit cards, ACH, stock and cryptocurrency, and Apple Pay. Accepting Apple Pay donations is only available on the Advanced and Complete Plans. Plus, Discover cards are not currently supported for recurring donations made via Apple Pay.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-116656-_pvamgxdr3kti\"><\/a>4. Highly customizable donation forms and pages<\/h3>\n<p>Donorbox enables you to <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/branded-donation-form-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">customize your donation forms<\/a> and pages so they align with your brand and campaign. Add your fundraising story and compelling visuals to increase engagement and donations.<\/p>\n<p>Pro and Premium users have access to advanced customization on OmniGive donation forms, including prebuilt and custom theme options, the ability to add images, and more.<\/p>\n<p>See how the <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/catholiconlineschool?page=811530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your Catholic Voice Foundation<\/a> created a beautiful custom theme for their form:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-116660 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/donorbox-donation-form-custom.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of a fully customized Donorbox donation form. \" width=\"436\" height=\"1642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/donorbox-donation-form-custom.png 436w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/donorbox-donation-form-custom-80x300.png 80w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/donorbox-donation-form-custom-272x1024.png 272w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/donorbox-donation-form-custom-408x1536.png 408w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/?utm_source=Blog \"><span class='mb-text'>Create a Customized Donation Form with Donorbox<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Pushpay limits branding options to its Advanced and Complete Plans, restricting organizations on its Core plan. A lack of branding can erode donor trust, reducing your fundraising potential.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-116656-_dohltza999kd\"><\/a>5. Intuitive user interface, no steep learning curve<\/h3>\n<p>Donorbox comes with a clean user interface. Its campaign editor features an accordion design that makes navigating the backend quick and easy for users.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Pushpay users report that the platform\u2019s user interface feels outdated and clunky.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe design (UI\/UX) of the platform is very out-dated and needs an overhaul\u2026\u201d &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/churchstaq\/reviews\/churchstaq-review-6530676\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Verified User<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are times where the UI feels a bit dated or clunky\u2026\u201d &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/churchstaq\/reviews\/churchstaq-review-7672017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Matt W.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-116656-_n8kdea80kzv9\"><\/a>6. Seamless in-person donation kiosk software<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/live-kiosk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox Live&#x2122; app<\/a> turns your tablet and card reader or Android phone into a mobile giving kiosk, simplifying face-to-face fundraising at events and on location. Donors can quickly make a secure one-time or recurring donation using their credit\/debit cards and digital wallets.<\/p>\n<p>Donorbox Live is purpose-built as a user-friendly, self-service in-person fundraising software. It streamlines the donation experience while supporting <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/recurring-donations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">recurring giving<\/a> and capturing valuable campaign and donor data in the backend.<\/p>\n<p>Watch this video testimonial to see how the <a href=\"https:\/\/cabrinishrinenyc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">St. Frances Cabrini Shrine<\/a> uses Donorbox Live to support in-person giving:<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"How a Simple Change is Inspiring more Giving for this Nonprofit\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mmwNCvy57l4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Pushpay enables supporters to donate to your fundraising campaign via their smartphone using VisitorTap. However, their \u201ckiosk\u201d solution prioritizes mobile, app-based giving over in-person fundraising.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what one user had to say:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201c&#8230; I understand Pushpay is trying to encourage giving on an app or automation, and I am all for that! However, if this is the case, they should not offer this &#8220;in-between&#8221; solution that is neither an app nor a kiosk \u2026\u201d &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.com\/p\/142580\/Pushpay\/#Capterra___451523\/\">Earle K.<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-116656-_tabsdb7i3jm5\"><\/a>7. Offer multiple languages and currencies<\/h3>\n<p>Donorbox donation forms support <strong>15 languages and 55 currencies.<\/strong> This empowers you to reach more global donors and make giving feel inclusive.<\/p>\n<p>Pushpay only supports English and Spanish, limiting your ability to create a personalized giving experience for international donors.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-116656-_igp4hsk1a6qq\"><\/a>8. Access advanced donor management tools<\/h3>\n<p>Available with all plans, collect and analyze valuable donor information to strengthen engagement, outreach, and retention using Donorbox\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/donor-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">donor management tools<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Track donor communications, save important notes, use advanced filters to sort donor and donation data and create segmented lists, instantly send personalized donation and <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/send-year-end-tax-receipts-donors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">year-end receipts<\/a>, and more.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>While Pushpay offers helpful tools for managing donors, it limits access to donor development to its Advanced and Complete plans. This can hinder donor <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/stewardship-bible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stewardship<\/a> efforts and overall church growth for organizations on their Core plan.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-116656-_942k7w74zrko\"><\/a>9. Robust event ticketing tool<\/h3>\n<p>Promote and sell tickets to your fundraising events with <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox Events<\/a>. Create an attractive online event form and embed it on your website or host it for free on Donorbox.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Add unlimited ticket tiers and bundled tickets, list tax-deductible values, send automatic <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donation-receipts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">receipts<\/a>, accept one-time and recurring donations on top of ticket sales, and streamline guest check-in.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Plus, supporters can purchase tickets via credit\/debit card, digital wallets, direct debit, bank redirects, and buy now, pay later options. Learn more about the benefits of Donorbox Events <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/how-to-create-an-event\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Pushpay does offer an event ticketing tool. However, you cannot accept additional donations during ticket purchases and include custom questions to collect valuable donor insights beyond their basic contact information.<\/p>\n<p>Donors are also limited to making ticket purchases by card only, which can cause friction and lead to abandoned carts.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-116656-_musrs64kt4iy\"><\/a>10. Tons of integrations available<\/h3>\n<p>Leverage <strong>5,000+ integrations <\/strong>with your favorite tools to streamline your workflow with Zapier and API \u2013 in addition to Donorbox\u2019s native <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/integrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">integrations<\/a>. Zapier is available to users on Pro and Premium plans, and most native integrations are available as an add-on.<\/p>\n<p>Pushpay currently only supports 80+ integrations. These integrations are only available with its Advanced and Complete plans, meaning organizations on the Core plan cannot integrate online tools.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-116656-_1o7cqdjurilj\"><\/a>11. Powerful peer-to-peer and crowdfunding functionality<\/h3>\n<p>Maximize support for urgent appeals or specific projects by creating a customizable <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/crowdfunding-platform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crowdfunding<\/a> campaign on Donorbox. Supporters can easily share your campaign using the social sharing buttons, amplifying your reach and ability to attract new donors.<\/p>\n<p>To take your fundraising to the next level, rally supporters to fundraise on your behalf with <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/peer-to-peer-fundraising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donorbox Peer-to-Peer<\/a>. Once you\u2019ve created a campaign and turned on peer-to-peer fundraising, invite supporters manually or allow anyone to sign up to fundraise for you using their own customizable campaign pages.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>While workarounds are possible, Pushpay does not offer native crowdfunding or peer-to-peer functionality for increasing engagement and donations.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>See how <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/jesus-club-appeal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Jesus Club<\/a> has raised more than A$30,000 with Donorbox Peer-to-Peer:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-116665 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donorbox-crowdfunding-example.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"863\" height=\"805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donorbox-crowdfunding-example.png 1844w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donorbox-crowdfunding-example-300x280.png 300w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donorbox-crowdfunding-example-1024x956.png 1024w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donorbox-crowdfunding-example-768x717.png 768w, https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donorbox-crowdfunding-example-1536x1434.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 863px) 100vw, 863px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"maxbutton-1 maxbutton maxbutton-get-started-with-donorbox\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sign up\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/orgs\/new\/?utm_source=Blog \"><span class='mb-text'>Raise More for Your Ministry with Donorbox<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><a id=\"post-116656-_tqxiwyc9ufh9\"><\/a>12. At-a-glance fundraising and donor metrics<\/h3>\n<p>Donorbox\u2019s interactive dashboard is available to all users and enables you to track and analyze key <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/church-metrics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">church metrics<\/a> and giving trends for optimal growth.<\/p>\n<p>Dashboard features include being able to view one-time and recurring donations for tracking <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/online-tithing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tithes<\/a> and other offerings, reviewing how many new members supported your church for the first time, and analyzing the total number of donations received.<\/p>\n<p>Donorbox also offers ready-to-use <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/nonprofit-blog\/donor-reporting-templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reporting templates<\/a> to better understand donor engagement and analyze giving trends for informed decision-making.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Pushpay does offer church metric tracking via Pushpay Insights. However, these features are exclusive to the Advanced and Complete plans.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If your organization cannot afford to upgrade, you won\u2019t be able to track crucial metrics that help increase engagement, attendance, and donations.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a id=\"post-116656-_7qiforuuyp9f\"><\/a>Over to You<\/h2>\n<p>While Pushpay has useful tools for elevating church giving, you may find it restrictive if your church has a smaller budget or your fundraising needs change.<\/p>\n<p>Donorbox offers powerful online and in-person fundraising <a href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">features<\/a> designed to help you raise more, engage your community, and elevate your impact.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Get started for free by signing up for our Standard Plan \u2013 no monthly or annual contracts required. 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