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AidWP Stripe Donations8.3/10Charitable8.7/10

AidWP Stripe Donations vs Charitable

Charitable wins 2 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureAidWP Stripe DonationsCharitable
Our score8.3/108.7/10 (better)
Starts at$59.99/year (better)$69/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window14 days14 days
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs800+10K+ (better)
Last Black Friday––
CategoryeCommerceeCommerce
VendorAidWP Stripe DonationsWPCharitable
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot announced

Which should you choose?

Choose AidWP Stripe Donations if…

  • Charities and community groups collecting donations
  • Sites that need a simple Stripe payment form without WooCommerce
  • You want the lower starting price
AidWP Stripe Donations reviewVisit AidWP Stripe Donations (opens in a new tab)

Choose Charitable if…

  • Nonprofits running online donation campaigns
  • Agencies building fundraising sites for clients
Charitable reviewVisit Charitable (opens in a new tab)

Features

AidWP Stripe Donations

  • Stripe donation form
  • Multiple donation amounts
  • Multiple donation items
  • Currency setting
  • Responsive form
  • Card and PayPal payments

Charitable

  • Customizable donation forms
  • Full donation management
  • Recurring donations
  • Payment gateways
  • Donor dashboard and receipts
  • Peer to peer fundraising

Pros and cons

AidWP Stripe Donations

  • Free version listed on WordPress.org
  • Simple setup with a single shortcode
  • Plans are priced per domain, with all features included
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • The money-back guarantee applies only when a problem cannot be resolved
  • Requires Stripe API keys and HTTPS for live payments
  • Lifetime plans cost more than three times the yearly price for a single site

Charitable

  • Free version on WordPress.org
  • Unlimited campaigns and donors on every paid plan
  • No transaction fees on the Basic plan
  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Peer to peer fundraising and crowdfunding need the Pro plan at 199 per year
  • Multisite and client management need the Elite plan at 299 per year
  • Paid plans are annual subscriptions

Pricing plans

AidWP Stripe Donations

  • Single SiteStarts here

    $59.99/year

    1 site

    • 1 domain license
    • 1 year plugin updates
    • 1 year priority support

  • Agency

    $149.99/year

    5 sites

    • 5 domain license
    • 1 year plugin updates
    • 1 year priority support

  • Enterprise

    $339.99/year

    20 sites

    • 20 domain license
    • 1 year plugin updates
    • 1 year priority support

Charitable

  • BasicStarts here

    $69/year

    1 site

    • Unlimited campaigns
    • Unlimited donors
    • No transaction fees

  • Plus

    $99/year

    1 site

    • Recurring donations
    • Annual receipts
    • Gift Aid

  • Pro

    $199/year

    1 site

    • Peer to peer fundraising
    • Crowdfunding
    • Stripe Connect

AidWP Stripe Donations vs Charitable questions

Is AidWP Stripe Donations better than Charitable?

On our comparison Charitable comes out ahead on 2 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.

Which is cheaper, AidWP Stripe Donations or Charitable?

AidWP Stripe Donations starts at $59.99/year and Charitable starts at $69/year.

Can I get AidWP Stripe Donations or Charitable cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.

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