Payments
Best Payments for Nonprofit Businesses
Small nonprofits and community organizations raising funds and coordinating volunteers.
Our pick
Stripe (nonprofit rate)
No monthly feeRecurring giving and one-time donations with reduced fees.
On a tighter budget
Square
No monthly feeCheaper to start than Stripe (nonprofit rate), with fewer moving parts to learn.
Square detailsIf you want more power
Stripe Billing
No monthly feeMore capable than Stripe (nonprofit rate) — worth it only once volume justifies the setup time.
Stripe Billing detailsWhy this one for nonprofit
Nonprofits need donations and storytelling more than software. This stack keeps costs near zero and puts giving front and center.
- Lower fee than standard
- Recurring giving supported
- No monthly cost
- Eligibility must be approved
- Not a full donor management system
Best for: Registered nonprofits taking one-time and recurring gifts. · Price checked August 2026
| Other Payments options | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | No monthly fee | Almost every service business collecting money online. |
| Stripe Billing | No monthly fee | SaaS and membership products with recurring revenue. |
| Square | No monthly fee | Local businesses selling face to face and online. |
| Shopify Payments | Included with Shopify | Anyone already running a Shopify store. |
What the rest of the nonprofit stack costs
Payments is one of 6 tools in this stack. Running all of them costs roughly $10–$56 per month on entry plans.
See the full Nonprofit stackPrices are entry-plan estimates and exclude transaction fees. Providers change pricing without notice — confirm before you buy. Some outbound links may earn us a commission, which never affects our pick. Read the disclosure.
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