Early access in Meridian · September 2026 launch, Jackson metro
Updated July 2026
What's the best AmazonSmile alternative in 2026?
It depends on what you want. For a national shopping-portal replacement, ShopRaise, Givebacks, and iGive work much like AmazonSmile did. But if you want to save money AND give more AND keep it local, Good Circles is the strongest option: you save about 10% at local businesses, and about $4 of every $100 funds a nonprofit you choose — from the merchant's profit, at no extra cost.
What happened to AmazonSmile?
Amazon shut down AmazonSmile in February 2023. Over roughly a decade it donated about $449 million globally and enrolled more than a million nonprofits — but only at a 0.5% rate, only on Amazon, with no relationship between you and the cause. When it ended, millions of shoppers and nonprofits lost the easiest way they had to give. The habit didn't disappear — the tool did.
AmazonSmile alternatives in 2026, compared
Most replacements work like AmazonSmile did: a small percentage of your spending goes to a nonprofit, at no cost to you. The two things almost none of them do — also save the shopper money, and keep the giving local — are exactly where a local-first model is different.
| Service | Nonprofit gets | You also save? | Local-first? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Circles | 10% of the merchant’s profit (~$4 per $100 spent) | Yes | Yes |
| ShopRaise | A percentage of each purchase (varies by retailer) * | No | No |
| Givebacks | A percentage of partner-retailer purchases (varies) * | No | No |
| iGive | Typically a small percentage per purchase (varies) * | No | No |
| RaiseRight | A rebate on gift cards you buy (varies by brand) * | No | No |
| eBay for Charity | A share of a sale the seller chooses to donate | No | No |
* Per-retailer giving rates vary by store/brand and change over time; figures shown as “varies” are not a fixed percentage. See each provider for current rates. (Good Circles’ figure is 10% of the merchant’s profit.)
Why a local-first model is different
AmazonSmile asked you to give a tiny slice of an Amazon purchase. Good Circles changes the whole equation: you shop local, you save about 10%, and about $4 of every $100 funds a nonprofit you choose. On top of that, about $53 of every $100 stays circulating in your local economy versus about $14 at a national chain (Civic Economics). Same money, better math.
Put another way: AmazonSmile gave about 0.5% per purchase; Good Circles' model directs about $4 per $100 — on the order of 8× the per-dollar giving rate, and it keeps the money local while paying the shopper. (Comparative estimate.)
How it works (3 steps, ~3 minutes)
- Sign up free at goodcircles.org — no app to download.
- Pick your nonprofit — any IRS-verified 501(c)(3). Change it anytime.
- Shop local. Prices already show ~10% lower, and a share of every sale funds your cause — automatically.
Lost AmazonSmile for your nonprofit?
If your organization relied on AmazonSmile, Good Circles replaces it with recurring, no-cost funding — and supporters who actually save money. See Good Circles for Nonprofits →, or read what replaced AmazonSmile.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best AmazonSmile alternative in 2026?
It depends on what you want. For a national shopping-portal replacement, ShopRaise, Givebacks, and iGive work much like AmazonSmile did. If you want to save money AND give more AND keep it local, Good Circles is the strongest option: you save about 10% at local businesses and about $4 of every $100 funds a nonprofit you choose, from the merchant’s profit.
How is Good Circles different from AmazonSmile?
AmazonSmile gave about 0.5% from Amazon purchases with no shopper benefit. Good Circles is local-first: you save about 10%, and about $4 of every $100 funds a nonprofit you choose — while the local business keeps 89% of its profit.
Does it cost anything to join?
No. Joining is free for shoppers and nonprofits. Local businesses pay only a 1% fee on profit — there are no membership or subscription fees.
When does Good Circles launch?
Early access is underway in Meridian and Lauderdale County. Good Circles launches on schedule in September 2026 in the Jackson, Mississippi metro, then expands across Mississippi and to the cities that request it most.