Give Lively vs Steunactie
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.
Dutch- and French-speaking community fundraisers in the Netherlands and Belgium - sports clubs, schools, churches and local nonprofits - that want a simple, VAT-transparent platform with weekly payouts and no minimum goal.
Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers 4.10 more per 100 to the recipient than Steunactie.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Give Lively in USD, Steunactie in AUD.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Give Lively | Steunactie |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | $97.50★ winner | A$93.40 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 6% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.2% + $0.30★ winner | 0% + A$0.00 |
| Trustpilot | 3.3 (1) | 4.5 (723)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 2 countries★ winner |
| Data residency | US | — |
| Languages | 0 | 1★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 6★ winner | 4 |
Winner by category.
$97.50 vs A$93.40 reaches the recipient.
3.3 vs 4.5 on Trustpilot.
2 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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.
Dutch- and French-speaking community fundraisers in the Netherlands and Belgium - sports clubs, schools, churches and local nonprofits - that want a simple, VAT-transparent platform with weekly payouts and no minimum goal.
- ✓Built for Benelux community causes - clubs, schools, churches and nonprofits - with simple setup.
- ✓Clear, VAT-inclusive pricing on a small set of common Benelux payment methods.
- ✓Keep-it-all funding with no minimum target, and weekly payouts that can be paused.
- ✓Payments handled by PSD2-licensed providers (Mollie, PayPal, Payaut).
A third option.
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.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Give Lively or Steunactie?
Of every 100 donated, Give Lively delivers approximately $97.50 to the recipient and Steunactie delivers approximately A$93.40. 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; Steunactie operates in 2.
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