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Head-to-head

Give Lively vs impactory

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Give Lively
US · 1 countries

US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.

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impactory
— · 1 countries

Austrian non-profit organisations and associations that want a locally compliant donation tool with automated tax-deductibility receipts and simple card or Klarna giving.

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The headline

Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers 3.50 more per 100 to the recipient than impactory.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: Give Lively in USD, impactory in EUR.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Give Lively impactory
Recipient gets (per 100) $97.50★ winner €94.00
Platform fee 0%★ winner 6%
Payment processing fee 2.2% + $0.30★ winner 0% + €0.00
Trustpilot 3.3 (1)★ winner — (0)
Country coverage 1 countries 1 countries
Data residency US
Languages 0 2★ winner
Payment methods supported 6 6
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Give Lively

$97.50 vs €94.00 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Give Lively

3.3 vs — on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Tied

1 vs 1 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Tied

Both share the same residency posture.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose Give Lively if

US 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking a fully underwritten, no-cost fundraising toolkit - campaign pages, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, and events - backed by philanthropist founders rather than platform charges.

  • Underwritten by philanthropist founders, so member nonprofits are not charged for the software.
  • Full toolkit: campaign pages, donation widgets, text-to-donate, peer-to-peer, team fundraising, and events.
  • Donors can opt to cover processing, helping organizations keep the full gift.
  • Rapid disbursement with no holding period.
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Choose impactory if

Austrian non-profit organisations and associations that want a locally compliant donation tool with automated tax-deductibility receipts and simple card or Klarna giving.

  • Automated Austrian tax-deductibility: donation receipts downloadable as PDF or emailed for organisations with charitable status.
  • Positions itself as Austria's largest donation platform, hosting a few hundred projects from vetted non-profit organisations.
  • Organisations are screened before they can publish, adding a layer of donor trust.
  • Donors can give as a one-off guest or through a free account that tracks their cumulative giving.
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Also consider

A third option.

1%Club

Dutch and other social-impact initiators running Global-Goals-aligned campaigns who value personal coaching and community-building over a high-volume, self-serve crowdfunding marketplace.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Give Lively or impactory?

Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50 to the recipient and impactory delivers approximately €94.00. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.

Which is better for European nonprofits?

Both platforms operate inside the EEA framework. Choose based on local payment-method coverage and language support.

Which platform has more country coverage?

Give Lively operates in 1 countries; impactory operates in 1.

How we rank

Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.

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